NSW SES swaps storm clouds for rainbows at Mardi Gras parade
03/03/2018 11:39 PM
Normally surrounded by storm clouds and downpours, the NSW SES bought along their own rainbow to this years’ 40th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade with a specially marked up storm response truck from Burwood SES Unit, fondly known as Princess Cedy Licious.
For the tenth year, over 60 NSW SES members including volunteers and staff from across the state, marched to celebrate the diversity of the Service.
Deputy Commissioner Greg Newton, lead the NSW SES team and is proud of the participation the Service has in the annual parade,
“Our organisation has over 9000 members across NSW who reflect the diversity of the many communities they serve” said Mr Newton.
“We are here to help everyone during floods, storms, and other emergencies and we welcome people to come and join us in supporting their communities” Mr Newton added.
The NSW SES is going through an exciting period of growth, reimagining the way people can volunteer with the Service. A range of new membership categories have been introduced, including corporate and spontaneous volunteers and Community Action
Teams which provide greater flexibility with time and training requirements.
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