By Alesha Capone
Volunteers from the Victoria State Emergency’s Wyndham West Unit are ready to help the community.
The unit, which is based in Ballan Rd, Wyndham Vale, has become the 150th VICSES unit established in the state.
Unit Controller Clifford Heri said the Wyndham West team included eight members, both new and experienced.
“The opportunity to truly shape a VICSES unit whilst developing a strong foundation, culture and future is what we are most excited about,” Mr Heri said.
“We are all part of the community, we are all local, and we are here to help.”
The Wyndham West Unit covers an area of 340 square kilometres, which is home to 39,585 people and includes parts of Werribee, Wyndham Vale, Manor Lakes, Mambourin and Little River.
Mr Heri said the VICSES had been planning to establish the Wyndham West Unit for a while, to keep up with demand for services and future population growth.
He said that the unit’s members have so far responded to three requests for assistance, two tasks assisting police and one building damage job.
Mr Heri said that the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown meant the unit’s members could not train face-to-face, or train people who have expressed interest in joining up.
He said the unit was keen to expand its member numbers to around 20 to 25 in the coming 12 months, and also engage with residents on topics such as flood and storm safety education.
“We will continue to be there for the community through these challenging times and into the future as well,” Mr Heri said.
Details: www.facebook.com/VICSESWW/
