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In the line of duty, our police put their lives on the line for us every day. What often comes as a result is close to a lifetime of mental health issues; usually not evident until after their service is finished. Police Veterans Victoria aims to change that.

Police Veterans Victoria aims to ensure police veterans are recognised and supported in the same way as Defence veterans, noting that police veterans are, in a way, fighting in their own war to protect the community and make Victoria a safer place. 

Veterans facing a change in career and a new identity can be as young as in their 30’s; and one horrific day at work can be career ending. It could happen three months after leaving the academy, or thirty years.

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BEYOND THE BADGE

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GENERAL NEWS

An update from the Chief Executive Officer: August 2021

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Police Veterans Victoria was established with funds raised from the Head 2 Head fundraising walk in 2018. These funds were used to professionalise a volunteer organisation and  advocate on behalf of all for police veterans. 

Funds are used to help directly improve the mental health of police veterans and their families.

But we still need your financial support to keep the momentum going on this important cause.

PVV is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission

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Testimonials

"Thankyou from the bottom of my heart…saved me - still a very long road back but this is the first time I have had help for 20 years. Have done it alone, not even family know."
Veteran
“Thankyou for supporting all of us who have served and who somewhere along our individual journeys lost a little piece of us. I often feel that I am in a well and is so very, very deep - I will never hit the bottom but the climb out is so difficult.”
Veteran
“You have no idea what this call has meant to me. My wife has been too scared to leave me alone since Wednesday’s tragedy. She has however seen a shift in me since talking to you and only now feels safe enough to leave me alone in the house to go down to get some groceries.”
Program Co-ordinator
“We allocated a Veteran Peer Support Officer to look after him…. sometimes it’s the small things that count just as much.”.
Program Co-ordinator
"The difference this program has and continues to make in people’s lives is immeasurable. Such a credit to all of you there. Bec, your personality combined with your clinical skills is such a rare treasure. You should all be very proud! Thank you for taking the time to share it with us."
Social Worker
"Just a quick email to thank Police Veterans Victoria for helping me recently. I am a police veteran and have been struggling with undiagnosed PTSD for years. If I look back now, PTSD has broken up my marriage, spilt me from my children and driven me to bankruptcy twice."
Veteran
"There is so much value in a phone call, a text message, a positive thought. Bec has done all of those things. I suspect that Bec does those things not just because that’s her job but because that’s the type of person she is."
Veteran
"Heartwarming to see ex members who are suffering alone are being discovered and helped…well done all...I have been out 21yrs and still miss the camaraderie I experienced in the job for 23yrs but am one of the lucky ones, having a very understanding wife and ex job friends."
Veteran
Congratulations on a comprehensive insight into developments with PVV. It is impressive to say the least. It certainly extends the Blue Community in a way that I previously thought was not possible. My thanks to those who have made it happen and I wish you and the team the best into the future.
Kevin Scott APMRetired Assistant Commissioner