Castlemaine residents are being invited to support local emergency services at a fundraising high tea aimed at helping the Victoria State Emergency Service Castlemaine Unit replace a vital rescue vehicle. The event will be held this Sunday, May 17, from 2pm to 4pm at the Buda Historic Home and Garden.
The Castlemaine SES unit responds to a wide range of emergencies across the region, including storm damage, road crash rescue, and search operations.
Organisers say replacing the ageing rescue vehicle is essential to maintaining the unit’s ability to respond quickly and safely to incidents in the local community.
Event organiser Kristina Forbes said the high tea is designed to both raise funds and increase community awareness of the SES’s broader role.
“Many people associate SES with storms and floods, but our volunteers are called out to a wide range of incidents throughout the year,” she said.
“This event is an opportunity for the community to connect with our members and directly support the equipment we rely on to keep people safe.”
Guests will be welcomed with refreshments on arrival and can enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury items while meeting local SES volunteers and learning more about their work. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange in support of the SES, with prizes awarded on the day. A raffle will also be held, with a format allowing winners to select their preferred prize.
Tickets are $55 per person and available online via Humanitix, with limited seating.
Funds raised will go directly towards the replacement of the unit’s rescue vehicle, supporting the ongoing emergency response capability of the Castlemaine SES.
There’s still a few tickets available so head to: events.humanitix.com/castlemaine-ses-high-tea