SES Stratford Unit

29/04/2026

Congratulations to members of SES Stratford. Celebrating their awards night at the Avon Hotel, members were recognised for a collective total of 180 years community service. Members were recognised by SES leadership for their dedication, commitment, professionalism and teamwork.

24/04/2026

SES Stratford is proud to be marching tomorrow to honour the ANZAC's and thank the service personnel of today for what they do to secure our freedom. Lest we forget.

06/03/2026

Driver Reviver is open at Stratford. Call in for a tea or coffee and have a break. We’re looking forward to seeing you. Safe travels and have a great weekend.

23/02/2026

Weather warnings have been issued for our region today (Tuesday 24Feb26) and tomorrow. Please keep up to date with warnings and follow advice. If you are impacted and its not life threatening remember to call 132 500.

10/01/2026

A lucky escape for the occupants of this car and a timely reminder to watch up as you drive, park or walk in high winds. A quick response by SES Stratford members, police and other road users ensured everyone’s safety.

01/01/2026

We’d like to wish you a safe and happy 2026.

If your New Year’s resolution was to do something productive to help others, we are ready and waiting. Without volunteers we can’t provide the level of service the local community needs. Volunteers help where and when they can. Uniform provided. Training most Wednesday nights from 7:30 pm. We offer varied experiences, an opportunity to meet new people and learn new skills.

Contact us to find out more.

22/12/2025

Our wish list for Christmas is simple but special.

13/12/2025

Welcome to summer. Storm warning advice for our area. Some sound safety tips for now and future storm events.

Severe thunderstorms are possible in parts of the state today, Saturday 13 December 2025.

It is difficult to forecast exactly where and when a storm will develop, but this time the risk is statewide, except for the far west and southwest. Storms are most likely in the afternoon and evening, and damaging winds, heavy rainfall and large hail are possible.

The best defence against storms is preparation. Now, you should:
🚗 Park your car undercover and away from trees.
🏠 Clean your gutters, downpipes and drains to ensure they are not blocked.
☂️ Check that loose items such as outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured.

There is also a moderate risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma in Central, North Central, West and South Gippsland and East Gippsland districts. Carry your reliever if you suffer from asthma.

For more information on preparing for storms, go to www.ses.vic.gov.au/storm, and if you need emergency SES assistance, call 132 500.

21/10/2025

Planning to go out today? Please be a good neighbour for their protection and ours.

The Bureau of Meteorology have issued warnings for storms and damaging winds.
https://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV21037.shtml

Secure items in your yard, watch up while driving and don't park under trees. We encourage you to monitor the warnings on the Vic Emergency website https://emergency.vic.gov.au/respond/

If you need assistance and it's not life-threatening call 132 500.

05/10/2025

Stratford SES were pleased to support the Avon Parish Fun Fair at Stratford this weekend. Aaron Smith and Wayne Ross (pictured) are both long term locals that give freely of their time to support events like this as many of our members do.

20/09/2025

🌍 2026 ESF Scholarships – Applications Now Open! ✈️
Are you ready to make a difference to Victoria's emergency services sector?

The ESF Scholarship Program, proudly supported by Rotary, gives paid staff and volunteers from ESF member agencies the opportunity to undertake an overseas study tour on a topic they’re passionate about - generating insights and research that strengthen Victoria’s emergency management sector.

This program is about bringing back knowledge that ensures our sector stays ahead in supporting its people.

📚 Recent scholarship holders have travelled to the USA, Edinburgh and Sweden to explore crucial topics such as compassion fatigue, sleep disturbance, moral injury and more. Their findings have helped educate and inform the sector, and their expertise continues to shape how we address these challenges today.

📅 Applications are open now and close Sunday 9 November 2025.�

For more information on the scholarship program and how you can apply, visit https://esf.com.au/our-research/esf-scholarships/