Speers Point Park will come alive tomorrow (Saturday 25 October 2025) for the second annual Lake Macquarie and Newcastle Emergency Services and Community Resilience Expo – a community event featuring interactive displays and hands-on activities from a wide range of emergency and essential service providers.
The family-friendly expo is a fantastic opportunity to meet the heroes who keep our community safe and running during emergencies including police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and many more.
The event will showcase recruitment opportunities while highlighting the capabilities of local emergency and essential services, providing a unique opportunity for the community to engage with the people behind the uniforms and discover how they keep our community safe, prepared, and resilient every day.
Lake Macquarie Police District Superintendent Tracy Chapman APM said the event provided an opportunity for the community to see behind the scenes.
"This event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and see the incredible work our local emergency services and community partners do every day. Their collaboration and commitment play a vital role in keeping Lake Macquarie safe and resilient," Supt Chapman said.
"After great community feedback last year, we look forward to seeing the community out in large numbers again to support the event."
NSW Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the event hopes to build stronger relationships between emergency services and the community.
"The Emergency Services and Community Resilience Expo is a celebration of the extraordinary commitment of our frontline workers, everything from managing natural disasters to responding to medical emergencies," Minister Catley said.
"Events like this go beyond education and awareness – they're important in building trust and strengthening the connection between emergency services and the communities they serve.
"When people feel connected, they're more informed, more engaged and more confident in the support available to them.
"I'm proud to see events like this giving the public an opportunity to acknowledge the dedication of these workers, ask questions and perhaps even be inspired to begin careers in these fields."
The event will be held at Speers Point Park between 9am and 2pm tomorrow (Saturday 25 October 2025).
Come explore the vehicles, gear, and skills that power our frontline services!
