PVV’s first Member Satisfaction Survey: the results are in
In January of 2022 we surveyed our membership to get a better understanding of what PVV can improve on. Out of the 931 survey responses we received... 79.4% would find…
The group helping former cops struggling with PTSD
Police Veterans Victoria was recently featured on A Current Affair in a report by Sam Cucchiara. Watch it here.
Feather Dusters: 25 years in the making
For the last 25 years, the Geelong Feather Dusters have gathered at the Sir Charles Hotham Hotel to commemorate their time in the police family. Pioneered by veterans John Howes,…
PVV runs second VPSO training course
Police Veterans Victoria last week ran its second dedicated training course for its Veteran Peer Support Officers (VPSOs). David McGowan opened the training with the history of PVV as well…
Ron Fenton receives posthumous Order of Australia medal
It’s on this day we celebrate the awarding of the Order of Australia Medal to the late Ron Fenton, one of Victoria’s most respected veterans. Ron Fenton will today receive…
MEDIA RELEASE: PVV announces key changes to the Board
Mark Azzopardi, Managing Partner of Tax Advisory at Findex has been appointed as the Chair of PVV, following the retirement of John Laird. Mark joined the PVV Board in 2020…
MEDIA RELEASE: PVV holds second Annual General Meeting
Police Veterans Victoria today held its second Annual General Meeting, with reports from PVV’s Chair and Chief Executive Officer. PVV’s Chair, John Laird, spoke to the “considerable changes” PVV has…
The cop who raised the bar – and now helps others
Original article written by John Silvester: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-cop-who-raised-the-bar-and-now-helps-others-20210930-p58vz6.htmlhttps://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=be954d49-ada4-46d2-b1ca-bfa12dd59a4f If a veteran cop hadn’t been prepared to turn a blind eye, Bob Marmion would never have made it to the Police Academy.…
‘Nowhere to turn to’: Traumatised cops need retirement support
Original article written by Mark Buttler: https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=be954d49-ada4-46d2-b1ca-bfa12dd59a4f POLICE veterans should be backed in the same way as former defence force personnel, a key support body says. Police Veterans Victoria fights…
Neil Dupuy: getting rightful recognition, in due course
Neil Dupuy was told he was ineligible for the National Police Service Medal despite years of eligible service. It’s a good thing Neil is persistent. After being diagnosed with Ankylosing…
