Theme: Service Above Self in Action
Ceremony: 10 October 2026, Open Day Government House Canberra
Hosted by: Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia and Rotary partners and emergency services leaders
Agencies involved by location:
- ACT: Fire & Rescue; Ambulance; Police; SES; Rural Fire Service.
- NSW: Rural Fire Service; State Emergency Service; Ambulance; Marine Rescue; Surf Lifesaving; Fire & Rescue
- VIC: Country Fire Authority; Fire Rescue Victoria; Ambulance; Police; VICSES; St John ambulance; VicPol; VCC Emergencies Ministry; 000; Red Cross; EMV; Forest Fire Management; Emergency Recovery; Wildlife Vic; IGEM; Life Saving.
Event and Media
AUSRESCA National Ceremony:
Date: October 2026
Venue: Government House Open Day Canberra
Format: Awards presentations, keynote addresses.
Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible. Contact us for any specific requirements.
Help us celebrate the finalists and promote the awards in your community.
- Use the hashtag #AUSRESCA and tag your local service.
- Clubs and partners: add the ceremony date to your newsletters.
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