Wearing orange for WOW

The initiative, which is in conjunction with NRMA Insurance, enables the general public to help raise awareness and to show their appreciation for the 40,000 SES volunteers across Australia who are always helping their communities.

In the past 12 months, Harden NSW SES volunteers have responded to 13 tasks and exist to help the community in times of storms, floods and other emergencies.

Getting behind the initiative, NSW SES Region/Unit Controller Local Controller for Harden, Ros Bickford said WOW Day is a fun and creative way for people to show their support for local volunteers. 

“This is a day when the constant and dedicated work of NSW SES volunteers is recognised in a public way,” Mrs Bickford said.

“I think it is a fantastic opportunity to get try and paint the town orange. We’re encouraging as many people as possible to dress in orange, take a ‘selfie’ and upload it to www.wearorangewednesday.com.au.

“You can also share your selfie on social media with #thankyouSES to show your support,” she said.

NRMA Insurance Partnership and Programs Manager, Carrey Cultra said that it’s important to recognise the hard work SES volunteers do for their communities.

“We’re proud to work alongside the NSW SES in order to make our communities safer, stronger and more resilient and wish to say a big thank you to the volunteers for all their hard work.” Ms Cultra said.

The NSW SES has around 9000 volunteers across the state who come from all walks of life.

Volunteers range in age from 16 up to 80 and are involved in activities as diverse as flood rescue, tarping roofs, clearing fallen trees, community education, logistics and planning, communications and much more.

To get involved in this year’s WOW Day go to: www.wearorangewednesday.com.au contact Deputy Region Controller Joanne Humphries on 0407 781 083.