If you’re walking down the street this Wednesday, November 18, and think you’re having problems with your eyesight because most things have turned orange, don’t worry, it’s WOW Day (Wear Orange Wednesday) in support of State Emergency Services (SES) volunteers.
Orange is the colour SES volunteers wear and WOW Day is a day of recognition and appreciation for these dedicated SES volunteers.
“There are 40,000 SES volunteers across Australia who each year provide millions of hours of their time to help communities in times of natural disasters and emergencies,’’ says SES supporter Chris Hayes, the federal member for Fowler.
“It is only when we experience an emergency ourselves that we realise just how much they do for our community.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“With the recent spate of storms, our local SES volunteers have been working countless hours assisting those in need,’’ he said.[/social_quote]
So, this Wednesday, November 18, wear orange and show your support for our dedicated SES volunteers.
♦ In related news, Thank a Paramedic Day was originally launched in 2008 to give the community the opportunity to formally thank paramedics, ambulance officers and operational staff for the jobs they do on behalf of our community.
Federal Member for Fowler and Chief Opposition Whip, Chris Hayes made a parliamentary tribute to paramedics and ambulance officers during this year’s Thank a Paramedic Day.
“Saying thank you to a paramedic seems like such a small gesture when you consider they risk their lives every day in order to protect ours,’’ Mr Hayes told federal parliament.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“Most of us leave for work each day and never give a thought to our safety, but spare a thought for your local paramedics and ambulance officers who each day place their lives at risk.[/social_quote]
“The work they undertake is often unpredictable and in dangerous situations.”
“To all the paramedics, ambulance officers and operational staff, thank you for your invaluable service.’’
