What’s happening?
Redland SES Unit has wrapped up the Brisbane Region 50 Years of SES celebrations.
The event brought together past and present members this week.
Friends, families and the wider Redland community also joined the celebration.
Redland City Council Mayor Jos Mitchell acknowledged the unit’s many achievements.
She also recognised the work behind the Redland Bay Depot.
The depot came together through SES volunteer effort and community support.
The council was thanked for its ongoing support and contribution to the event.
Why it matters?
The celebration recognised five decades of local service, commitment and community care.
It also highlighted the people behind Redland SES Unit.
Volunteers, families, council and community groups have all played a role.
Their support has helped the unit grow and serve the Redlands community over time.
Local Impact
The event was more than a milestone. It showed how local emergency volunteering depends on strong community backing.
The Redland Bay Depot remains one clear example of that support.
SES volunteers and the community worked together to help get the depot off the ground.
Rotary Club of Cleveland was also recognised for its ongoing support.
The club helped on the night and generously provided hospitality for the evening.
By the numbers
- Redland SES Unit marked the end of the Brisbane Region’s 50 Years of SES celebrations.
- Tony Daniels has been part of the SES from the very beginning, giving the night a strong historical link.
- The event brought together past members, current members, families, friends, council and the wider Redland community.
Zoom In
One of the night’s key moments came from SES volunteer Tony Daniels.
He has been connected to the SES since its earliest days.
Tony shared reflections and insights into how the service has changed over time.
His contribution gave the celebration a personal link to the organisation’s history.
Zoom Out
The event also showed how emergency service units rely on more than volunteers alone.
Families, friends, councils and local groups often help keep these units strong.
In Redland, that wider support was clear through council involvement and Rotary’s contribution.
What To Look For Next?
The Redland SES Unit’s 50-year milestone leaves a strong reminder of local service.
Its ongoing work will continue to depend on volunteers and community support.
That same backing will help the unit keep serving Redland residents in the years ahead.
