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We can’t keep relying on the ADF to respond to natural disasters – how to rebuild our emergency volunteer workforce [SES etc] (theconversation.com)
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Recruitment incentives are needed to boost the number of emergency services volunteers to respond to natural disasters and take the pressure off the ADF.

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[-] dockedatthewrongworf@aussie.zone 3 points 6 hours ago

Yeah, I use to volunteer a few hours each week back before I picked up more roles at work. It really does feel fulfilling when you know you're giving back to the community. Would be great if there were provisions to allow more people to volunteer (outside of disaster response which already allows you to take a leave of absence for combat agencies in certain scenarios).

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