State Emergency Service
Introduction
The State Emergency Service Awareness Badge was initially introduced into Western Australia in 2017. In 2019, this badge became available for all youth members in Australia to complete. It aims to raise awareness of the role the State Emergency Service has within the community and build emergency resilience and preparedness in our youth members.
It is a youth member only award.
Uniform Location
On the right sleeve as a specialist badge.
Requirements
Joey Scouts
- Visit a SES Unit or have a SES Unit visit the Joey Scout Unit
- Demonstrate storm readiness at home by making a survival kit
- Choose a game and/or an activity that relates to what the SES can do
- Learn to use some hand tools
Cub Scouts
- Visit a SES Unit or have a SES Unit visit the Cub Scout Unit
- Learn and discuss what the SES does. Present your findings in whatever way you like (e.g. a poster, video, report)
- Research and report on storm readiness
- Make a survival kit for home
- Demonstrate skills in using some hand tools
- Learn new knots that are specific to SES operations
- Participate or Assist in a game and/or an activity with your Patrol or Unit
Scouts
- Visit a SES Unit or have a SES Unit visit the Scout Unit
- Demonstrate getting your home storm ready and document it in a way that you can present it to your Unit
- Learn and demonstrate skills in using some hand and power tools
- Learn new knots that are specific to SES operations
- Research and report on what the SES does and the role it plays in the community
- Participate in at least three mock emergencies
- Assist or Lead a game and/or activity for your Patrol or Unit
Venturer Scouts
- Join a SES Unit or SES Cadets for a minimum of six months
OR
- Visit a SES Unit, have a SES Unit visit the Venturer Unit or attend an SES information night
- Learn and demonstrate skills in using hand tools and some power tools
- Demonstrate building a sandbag wall
- Research and report on mental health for emergency volunteers
- Participate, Assist or Lead at least three mock emergencies
- Lead a game and/or activity for the Unit
Rover Scouts
- Join a SES Unit for a minimum of 12 months
- Complete three competency courses with SES
OR
- Visit a SES Unit, have a SES Unit visit the Rover Unit or attend an SES information night
- Learn and demonstrate skills in using hand tools and some power tools
- Demonstrate building a sandbag wall
- Research and report on the role of the SES in major emergencies
- Assist or Lead at least three mock emergencies
- Lead a game and/or activity for the Unit
- Design, organise and run a Driver Reviver Rest Stop
Hints & Tips
The Supporting Guide to the State Emergency Service Awareness Badge has an in-depth list of games, activities and supporting resources to help with the requirements for the badge across all sections.
You can find your local SES Unit listed on your State’s SES page VIC ses.vic.gov.au