Gabriel Ng (Menzies, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the Manningham SES unit as they celebrated the arrival of their new truck, an important addition to their fleet that will strengthen their capacity to respond to emergencies across our community. It was a proud moment for the unit and a reminder of the commitment that defines our local SES volunteers. When fires and floods affect Warrandyte and other parts of our community, when there are fallen branches or car accidents in Doncaster or Templestowe, it is the volunteers at the Manningham SES who stand ready at all hours to keep our community safe. They give up weekends, evenings and time with family to assist people at their most vulnerable.

I extend my sincere thanks to every member of the Manningham SES unit for their dedication and resilience. Thank you to Steven and Vincent for the tour of the facilities and for sharing a snag. It is clear that Manningham SES not only provides an invaluable service; it is also a fantastic community in itself. They put donations and contributions into making their facilities more modern and more comfortable for their volunteers, to reflect the appreciation they have for everything that those volunteers give to our community. If you live in Manningham, I encourage you to volunteer and to contribute to this essential service that helps our neighbours when they need it most.

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