Crims’ money used to help cops with PTSD, with new movie Dark Blue part of $6m campaign Charles Miranda and Mark Morri, News Corp Australia Network May 22, 2019 7:30pm Click here to view article. Criminals will indirectly fund the police officers they taunt and traumatise, with the proceeds of their crimes to fund a movie, a book and a …
Continue readingUK Police are similar to us with Mental Illness but had more cuts in Police numbers. Cuts and lack of support = Increased stress and illness. No support from management and management style causing illness. See the UK survey below. The findings of a new study showing that more than one in five police officers are currently suffering from Post-Traumatic …
Continue readingThe AFPA Branch of the PFA have lodged a proposal for rule alterations with the Fair Work Commission on 5 April 2019. Please click here to view a copy of the declaration.
Continue readingThe song ‘Graduation Day’, part of the PFA’s national mental awareness campaign has been released. Funded with assistance from the federal government, the song was written by John Schumann and recorded with Schumann’s long-time band, the Vagabond Crew, featuring guest vocalist Taasha Coates from The Audreys. Graduation Day media release available here.
Continue readingTo view the Police Federation of Australia’s submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Click here
Continue readingWA policewoman Stephanie Bochorsky has been honoured in the 2019 Australian Bravery Decorations, part of the Australian Honours System to recognise acts of bravery by people who put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives of others. Click here for the story
Continue readingThe WA Branch of the Police Federation of Australia has written to the Fair Work Commission to propose changes to the WA Branch Rules. Please click here to view an outline of the changes, click here to view the “marked up” version of the rules, click here to view the WA Branch meeting Agenda, click here to view the Minutes …
Continue readingThe Police Federation of Australia extends its deepest sympathy to the families and friends of the victims from yesterday’s attack in Christchurch. The PFA has relayed the offer of that support to New Zealand Police Association president Chris Cahill. Please refer to the PFA Media release issued on behalf of our membership.
Continue readingA story of courage and resilience. NSW police officer Melissa Kilminster shares her story. Despite undergoing many injuries and surgeries, she still continues her service to the community. Her resilience and dedication is an inspiration to us all. This story was aired on Channel 9, 7 March 2019 https://www.facebook.com/pansw.org.au/videos/1504236053039623/
Continue readingNational membership of the PFA has reached over 63,100 – the highest number in the federation’s 20 year history. This is a jump of over 1000 from 2018 numbers. Membership comprises of police from every state and territory in the country.
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