{"id":122444,"date":"2025-12-01T05:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T18:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/?p=122444"},"modified":"2025-12-02T12:11:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:41:22","slug":"rotary-national-emergency-services-community-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/rotary-national-emergency-services-community-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotary National Emergency Services Community Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Each year, the National Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA) shine a light on the extraordinary dedication of emergency service personnel who consistently go above and beyond. Founded on Rotary\u2019s enduring motto of \u201cService Above Self,\u201d RESCA is unique in that nominees are put forward by the very communities they serve. Their selection is based on the impact they make every day \u2014 through courage, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to keeping people safe.<\/p>\n<p>Currently presented across New South Wales, the ACT, and Victoria, these awards continue to grow in profile and significance, reflecting the critical role emergency services play in an era of increasingly complex natural disasters and community needs.<\/p>\n<p>At last week\u2019s awards ceremony, attendees were honoured to hear from their Patron, the Governor General of Australia &#8211; Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, whose address acknowledged the profound humanity and resilience shown by all nominees. The Honourable Josh Wilson MP, Assistant Minister for Emergency Management, also spoke powerfully about the vital intersection between climate change and emergency management \u2014 and how this year\u2019s awardees exemplify the leadership required in this evolving landscape.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s national recipients \u2014 Barry Randall (Victoria Police) in the paid category and Gary Whittaker (NSW SES) in the volunteer category \u2014 represent the best of what it means to serve. Their impact reminds us that heroism often happens quietly, through daily actions that strengthen and protect communities.<\/p>\n<p>The photo features Stuart Massey, <a class=\"fheUoJFpjzVcHqEvaewewiBwWkKWbMwY \" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/marine-rescue-nsw\/\" target=\"_self\" data-test-app-aware-link=\"\">Marine Rescue NSW<\/a>, NSW Volunteer Finalist and <a id=\"ember3297\" class=\"ember-view\" tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/david-brawn-b4333222\/\">David Brawn<\/a>, Past Rotary District Governor, whose continued leadership and service inspire many.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"grve-element grve-image grve-align-center\" style=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-ESA-AUSRESCA-0025-4629.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Stuart Massey of Marine Rescue NSW and David Brawn, Past Rotary District Governor, at the Rotary National Emergency Services Community Awards\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-ESA-AUSRESCA-0025-4629.jpg 1620w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-ESA-AUSRESCA-0025-4629-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-ESA-AUSRESCA-0025-4629-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-ESA-AUSRESCA-0025-4629-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vennu.com.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-ESA-AUSRESCA-0025-4629-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Each year, the National Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA) shine a light on the extraordinary dedication of emergency service personnel who consistently go above and beyond. Founded on Rotary\u2019s enduring motto of \u201cService Above Self,\u201d RESCA is unique in that nominees are put forward by the very communities they serve. 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