Kilsyth South Coin Laundry in Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia | Local service

Kilsyth South Coin Laundry

Locality: Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9728 2590

Address: 7/102-106 Canterbury Road 3137 Kilsyth, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.kilsythsouthcl.com.au

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20.01.2022 This morning I woke to the smell of smoke. At first I was slightly alarmed, and got up to check the CFA website for fire updates, in case there was a fire close... at hand. Living in a bushfire prone area, that is the way of life during summer. As I got to the staircase to proceed down stairs, I saw the battered and dirty CFA kit bag thrown on the floor. Relief. He is home at last. He must have slipped in to the house in the early hours after being away for three days fighting fires with the CFA. He was asleep in the lounge chair; dirty, reeking of smoke and looking a little worse for wear. I dutifully opened the bag to empty it of its contents - soiled clothing and his CFA fire fighting gear. I carried his heavy yellow jacket, his pants with red braces, and his helmet, still damp with sweat on the inside, and threw them over the balcony rail of the verandah to air. The morning sun had already started its assault for another day of extreme heat. I sat for a moment looking at his blackened gear, the smell of smoke overwhelming me, the wet leather fire fighting gloves shoved in the pocket of the jacket, and his sooty, battle scarred helmet. I noticed the reflective bands on his jacket and pants, they were trying to shine in the morning light through a layer of black grime. The CFA yellow, dirty as it was, making a vivid contrast to the bush land vista beyond. This had become a ritual, one which had been repeated many times. There is no disputing the courage and self sacrifice of our CFA volunteers. It is witnessed annually by our nation. They sacrifice their holiday leave to heed the call and be able to meet mortgages. They leave behind families to manage businesses, farms and homes often under threat of fires themselves. Our CFA volunteers are heroes, but I would also like to acknowledge the families of the CFA members. These are the people who support our volunteers whilst they are away at a fire front. Partners who pick up the extra work load at home. Children, who understand why their parent cant be at a sports event. Work colleagues, who go the extra mile to cover their absence. Their bosses, who tolerate disruptions to their businesses. The extended family, that pitches in to keep volunteers immediate families safe and functioning. It takes all of these people to enable just one CFA volunteer to go to a fire front. So next time you see a CFA volunteer dressed in their gear on the working end of a hose on the news, imagine all the unseen people that sacrifice so much to get them there. So it is with a sense of national pride, the knowing that I contribute in a small way, that I complete my ritual. The blackened dirt wipes of his helmet. His jacket and pants are aired and dusted off, rolled up tight to fit in his bag. Toiletries and spare cloths re-packed. His bag zipped up ready to go. I am proud to be part of the CFA family. Karen Dixon. (Gembrook Vic.) Please share to give recognition to the CFA fighters and their families.

20.01.2022 There’s no situation or circumstance where it’s OK to assault a paramedic. Or a doctor. Or a police officer. We stand with Victoria Police. Even one of our he...alth care or community workers, being exposed to physical or verbal abuse, while they’re trying to help save lives is one too many. https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au//violence-against-parame/

14.01.2022 Happy Mothers Day to all the Mums that use Kilsyth South Laundry.

13.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums that use Kilsyth South Laundry.

07.01.2022 Theres no situation or circumstance where its OK to assault a paramedic. Or a doctor. Or a police officer. We stand with Victoria Police. Even one of our he...alth care or community workers, being exposed to physical or verbal abuse, while theyre trying to help save lives is one too many. https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au//violence-against-parame/