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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday July 7, 2017
Clermont State High School student Kimberly McMillan is following in her mother Annie’s footsteps to become a fully-fledged member of the Clermont SES Group.
Student earns wings in army of orange angels The mother-daughter relationship is the most powerful bond in the world. For Clermont resident Kimberly McMillan and her mother Annie, a strong sense of community pride binds them even more. Kimberly has earned her wings in becoming a fullyfledged angel in orange as part of the Clermont SES Group.
“One of the highlights to date for Kim was being able to lay a wreath on Anzac Day as part of the Clermont SES group.
Mayor Anne Baker said the Isaac SES is always in need of volunteers just like Kimberly, a Clermont State High School student, and her mother Annie.
“This honour, coupled with the training and life experiences she has gathered ensures the Clermont community will have the McMillan family responding to emergencies in the region for the foreseeable future.”
“Isaac SES volunteers empower members of the community to help themselves and others in times of emergency and disaster, so they can focus on helping the most vulnerable,” Mayor Baker said.
Mayor Baker said volunteers come from diverse backgrounds - officer workers, miners, farmers, students, tradies and retirees.
“SES members work as part of a skilled team and have approved functions based on local hazards and skill sets.”
“In addition to helping your community in times of need you’ll become part of a like-minded yet diverse group of people.
Kimberly has just finished her last course to complete the Certificate II in Public Safety (SES) and has already experienced many of the challenges that being an SES member has to offer.
“You’ll form lasting friendships, and develop real life skills and knowledge that can be carried through to the workforce and will stay with you forever.”
“Along with a strong sense of wanting to contribute to their community Kim and Annie have completed flood boat and land search training, helping with the chainsaw crew and setting up of the education trailer,” Mayor Baker said.
If you are interested in finding out more about being part of something extraordinary, please contact Isaac’s Local SES Controller on 0412 880 577, email alex.mcphee@isaac.qld.gov.au or visit www.emergency.qld.gov.au/ses for details. Isaac... helping to energise the world