Posts by Fiona W

Beyond Blue has released their ground-breaking research into the mental health and well-being of police and emergency service personnel, which has included input from 33 agencies in every state and territory. More than 21,000 police, fire, ambulance and SES employees, volunteers and retired and former personnel took part in the 25-minute ‘Answering the call’ survey. The survey found: One in …

It is with great pride that the PFA announces the winner of the inaugural National Bravery Awards is Senior Constable Stephanie Bochorsky from Western Australia. Chosen from over sixty nominations across the country, Stephanie’s bravery and selfless act saved the lives of two young innocent children who were being set alight by their father. “This honour was completely unexpected and …

The National Police Memorial (NPM) on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin, is temporarily under wraps as it undergoes a significant rebuild. Unveiled in 2006, the memorial consists of the commemorative wall and forecourt. While the wall will remain intact, the forecourt is being rebuilt due to a progressive deterioration in its appearance. The rebuild will replicate the original …

Take a look at the new promotional video for the PFA’s inaugural Police Week 2018. See the various events that will be occurring and the many opportunities available for businesses to become involved with policing across the country. Contact the PFA office for further information.

The PFA membership numbers have risen to 61 811 as at 28 March 2018 according to the annual return submitted today to the Registered Organisation Commission (ROC). This is an increase from 60 871 as at 31 December 2016 and sees the PFA attracting some 10 000 new members across all jurisdictions in 10 years.

Following the enormous success of the inaugural National Police Bravery Awards, the event will become an annual event on the Police Week calendar.  The awards are presented in recognition of the exceptional acts in exceptional circumstances undertaken by Australia’s police.  Click here for a short video. It is not intended that the National Police Bravery Awards replace other bravery awards …

Minister for Home Affairs and former policeman The Hon Peter Dutton MP recently launched the PFA’s Police Week website. Seen here with Presidents of all the police unions and associations from across the country, the new website will hold all information on the events taking place during this year’s inaugural Police Week   Police Week is being held from the …