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VICSES Hastings Unit - Volunteer Rescue When needed we occasionally send teams interstate to assist with major disasters.

Hastings SES members are a group of enthusiastic volunteers providing services to members of the southern regions of the Mornington Peninsula 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. Our role includes Storm and Flood response and we are the combating agency for Flood, Storm, Tsunami and Earthquake in the area. We also provide support to other agencies such as Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria, CFA and other SES units across the state. Our members are dedicated to the role they play in the community and train regularly to maintain their skills and knowledge. We are funded by grants from council and state government, however the majority of our funds come from donations from individuals and organisations. If you are interested in learning more about who we are and what we do, are interested in being a volunteer (we provide the training and you don't have to be active to play a part in our team, there are roles for those who wish to support and not respond), or donate to us please contact us as we would love to hear from you!

14/10/2026

Question, would you know what to do if you were caught inside during an earthquake? 🤔

It’s something most people don’t think about, but there are 3 essential steps everyone should know and practise to ensure they are safe if an earthquake occurs.

Today is the great ShakeOut! A day for victorians to make and practise their earthquake plan within your family, workplace or school. It only takes a little bit of time out of your day to practise, so why not give it a go and register your earthquake drill at https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/great-shakeout-earthquake-drill

Drop! Cover! Hold on!

We can all work together to build safer, more resilient communities 🧡

13/10/2026

SES Hastings Unit is proud to announce that earlier today, we were informed by paulmercuriomp that our unit has been successful in receiving funding to replace one of our support vehicles.

This funding, achieved through application to the Victorian Government’s “Victorian Emergency Services Equipment Program” or “VESEP” will allow us to replace our existing Ford Ranger Ute, known as Hastings Support 2 which is based at our Mornington Shed. Upgrading this vehicle to a newer model will enable us to safely install and carry the modern equipment required for us to undertake an emergency response across our response area, which includes Mt Martha & Mornington.

Photos show a picture of Hastings unit’s current Support 2, and a picture of the model of vehicle we have been successful in receiving funding for.

02/10/2026

Hastings SES wants to acknowledge and shout out the team at Bunnings Mornington for their ongoing support of our local emergency services. Our team was incredibly fortunate to receive some new tools to assist us in providing rescue services and maintaining our equipment so we can continue to respond to the highest standard when the community needs us 🧡

See yourself in orange? Join VICSES below👇
https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us
Short on time but not on change? Donate to VICSES
Hastings 👇
https://www.givenow.com.au/seshastingsunit

28/09/2026

Training Notification 🚨
Tonight, the 28th of September, Hastings SES is conducting a large scale training exercise across our response area between the hours of 7pm and 10pm.

During this time you may see emergency vehicles operating in the area, rest assured that we remain able to respond in the event of a real incident.

20/09/2026

Last Thursday, the 17th of September, Hastings SES proudly unveiled our new memorial garden.

The garden was built by SES volunteers working alongside students from Westernport Secondary College over 5 weeks, changing and shaping our old outdoor space into a beautiful new space where members can come and relax and reflect after a long day at work, or a particularly challenging incident.

We received a huge amount of support for this project, and without it this garden would not have been possible, so Hastings SES would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to:
westernportsecondarycollege
Bunnings Warehouse Australia Hastings
Everist Timber Pty Ltd
Domino's Pizza Hastings
paulmercuriomp

10/09/2026

Today, Thursday the 10th of September is “R U OK?” Day, a day to check in with those around you and simply ask, Are You Ok? That simple question can open the door to life changing conversations and could really help someone who may be struggling. So, take a moment today to reach out, listen without judgement and let people know that they’re not alone. Are You Ok? 🧡

06/09/2026

Happy Fathers Day from Hastings SES 🧡

Today’s the day to celebrate all the Fathers and Father Figures out there, especially those who wear our orange uniform.

Because on top of all their dad duties at home, these legends drop what their doing at the sound of the pager to throw on the orange and go out to help someone in need, even potentially another dad!

Through Floods, Storms, Natural Disasters, Rescues and everything in between, our SES dads show up when it matters most, rain hail or shine.

From everyone here at SES Hastings Unit, Happy Father’s Day 🧡

04/09/2026

Damaging Winds and Heavy Rains Expected - Prepare Now ‼️⚠️

Damaging winds and rain are once again expected across our beautiful Mornington Peninsula for the duration of this weekend, with wind gusts expecting to peak around 65kph, act now to prepare your property 🚨

1. Move your Car undercover and away from trees 🚗 🌳
2. Secure all outdoor furniture and where possible bring items inside away from the elements ☂️ 🏠
3. Stay informed by monitoring the VicEmergency app and social media pages for the most up to date information 📱

And as always, please stay safe. Our volunteers are on call 24/7 to support the community, if you require assistance from the SES, call 132 500 ☎️

See yourself in orange? Join VICSES below👇
https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us
Short on time but not on change? Donate to VICSES
Hastings 👇
https://www.givenow.com.au/seshastingsunit

29/08/2026

Over the past 2 weeks, Hastings SES has seen the beginning of an incredible partnership and project to redevelop the garden spaces at the Hastings SES Unit.

The Project began on the 20th of August and will continue through to the 17th of September where Hastings SES Volunteers and students from westernportsecondarycollege are working hand in hand, supported by the teams at Bunnings Warehouse Australia Hastings and Everest Timber to redevelop the units garden space into a beautiful memorial space where Volunteers can go to have a quiet space to reflect and relax, particularly after a long day out serving the community.

This initiative provides a fantastic opportunity for SES volunteers to share their practical skills, knowledge, and community values with the next generation. In return, students will gain hands on experience, learn the importance of community service, and contribute their enthusiasm and energy to a meaningful project. Together, we will create something that not only enhances the local environment but also strengthens community connections.

While some incredible work has been done by the volunteers, staff and students so far, we’re eager to show the community the garden as it begins to take shape over the coming weeks, stay tuned 🧡

26/08/2026

Happy International Dog Day 🧡🐾

Here at Hastings SES we love our furry companions big and small and today’s the day to celebrate their loving contributions, not just to our households, but also to the world of Search and Rescue!

While our members may make their dogs look the part with some adorable SES costumes did you know that some dogs don’t just look the part, but they really do help save lives?

Today we’re giving a massive shout out to our friends at SARDA-Search & Rescue Dogs Australia Inc and Australian Search and Rescue K9 who’s team of highly skilled search and rescue members (and their handlers too) work incredibly hard when duty calls to assist with finding missing people, and we simply love working alongside our cutest partner agency!

Address

2144 Frankston-Flinders Road (Postal/PO Box 324)
Hastings, VIC
3915

Website

http://www.ses.vic.gov.au/, http://www.givenow.com.au/seshastingsunit

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