VPL Ambassadors and Victoria Police Members have continued spreading Christmas cheer throughout Victoria this week, delivering hampers to Police Legatees that were unable to attend the VPL Christma...

What a magical three nights of Christmas Carols held at the Victoria Police Academy last week. Police Legatees, along with other guests, enjoyed a great line-up of artists performing some all-time ...

Warmest thoughts and best wishes to the policing family, police legatees and members of the community for a wonderful and safe Christmas and a Happy New Year. The VPL office will be closed from C.O...

We warmly welcome Debra Robertson APM to the Victoria Police Legacy team as our new CEO. We look forward to Deb's vision, leadership, and expertise, confident that her guidance will help us build o...

The National Police Service Medal is a special service award within the Australian honours system. It provides ‘recognition for the unique contribution and significant commitment of those persons w...

We were recently made aware of this heartwarming story from Police Legatee Sue Fraser (wife of Leading Senior Constable Garry May), and we just had to share! “Recently I had a call from Sergeant Ju...

Victoria Police Legacy congratulates the Victoria Police Members who were awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM) in the Australia Day Honours over the weekend. We are thankful for their dedicati...

It was great to get back to the Victoria Police Academy for our very first graduation of the year on Thursday 16th January, 2025. Police Legatee Valerie Jemmeson was honoured to attend the graduati...

Recycle your bottles and cans through the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme and support Victoria Police Legacy. By donating your refund, you help police families that have lost a loved one. Simply...

A big thank you to the Prior Family Foundation for their generous support in funding a third year of the VPL Prior Family Foundation Scholarship Program. This initiative supports ten frontline Vict...

In 2021, Detective Senior Sergeant Kate O’Neill was appointed as Chair of Victoria Police Legacy. Kate commenced the role having served on the Board for the previous 2 years as Vice Chair...

In January 2025, VPL welcomed new CEO, Debra Robertson APM, who retired from Victoria Police at the rank of Commander. Deb brings to the role a raft of experience in the not-for-profit se...

Over the past 45 years, VPL has remained steadfast in our commitment to support police families through connection events, welfare services, advocacy, and more. We're grateful for the ongoing ...

On Thursday 30th January, Police Legatee and Police Veteran Chief Superintendent John Barclay was honoured to attend a Victoria Police graduation, hosted by VPL Ambassador Acting Senior Sergeant Ga...

Today marks 45 years of Victoria Police Legacy wrapping its arms around the children, partners and parents of our members. We have provided invaluable and unwavering support in times of hardship, p...

The BankVic Children’s Christmas Appeal recently wrapped up, raising a total of $7,766.81 for Victoria Police Legacy. We extend our heartfelt thanks to BankVic for their continued incredible suppor...

On Tuesday, February 4th, several young police legatees attended an Army information night in Melbourne, hosted by VPL Youth Development Officer Shane Donaldson. The event provided insights into va...

Hot off the press! The 2024 Victoria Police Legacy Annual Report is now available to read at policelegacyvic.org.au/about-us/governance

Last week, Victoria Police Legacy launched a pilot program called Legacy Link. Sarah Wakefield, a young adult police legatee who participated in the Cambodia 2024 humanitarian/personal development ...

On behalf of the VPL Board, Staff, and Police Legatees, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Shane Patton APM for his unwavering support and dedication as Patron of Victoria Police Legacy...