SES Volunteers: Giving back to the community while making new friends

Life can be lonely in Australia for newly arrived migrants. Joining a volunteer organisation is a great way to meet people and to contribute to the society.

Rescue operation is one of the main tasks of SES (State Emergency Service) members. SES members can also be called to help during a flood or after storm. Source: Photo courtesy Teddy Haryjanto - Port Botany, Sep 2018.

Teddy Haryjanto is an Indonesian member of the SES in New South Wales. He explains how the organisation works and the positive impact SES volunteering has had on his life.

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SES volunteers often being called to help with fallen trees or damaged houses after the storm or flood. If the job is too risky, the may seek the help from CFA. Source: Photo courtesy Teddy Haryjanto - Greys Point, 2019.