Patron-in-Chief
Patron-in-Chief – The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser, AC

Patron
Patron – The Chief Commissioner of Police, Simon Overland

History of Victoria Police Legacy
Victoria Police Legacy was founded in 1980. Its purpose then was to provide on-going support for the families of deceased police members. Today with an expanded charter, the same concept and tradition continues.

Our role

Victoria Police Legacy is a charitable organisation that provides a range of services to police families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. (This includes families of police and retired police where there are no dependent children.)

Independent from Victoria Police, it is managed by a Board consisting of serving and retired police. The CEO and staff manage the office and support services.

Funding is mainly provided through generous fortnightly payroll contributions from serving police. Other funding is acquired through bequests and donations, often from members of the public expressing appreciation for work done by police in the community.

With a plan to ensure its on-going development as a progressive and caring organisation, Victoria Police Legacy is committed to meeting the needs of those for whom it cares.

Our services for legatees

Financial assistance

• Education Grants – pre-school through to tertiary level (includes trade apprenticeships)
• Career Grants – On the completion of all schooling this grant is available to assist with the expenses often incurred when entering the workforce
• Driving lessons -up to 10 driving lessons from age 16
• Advanced driver education for young adult drivers

Social activities

• Youth development and educational trips
• Reconnecting with police program
• Family days

Special occasion gifts

• Birthday
• Christmas

Personal visits

Our Field Officer will visit legatees initially to explain our services and make follow-up calls. Visits will also be made in response to requests for help, providing advice and acting as a conduit to the broader range of services available in the community.

Mature-age study grants

These are made available so that legatees may gain skills to

• return to the workforce,
• advance in their workplace or
• pursue a course to expand their understanding in any area of interest or hobby.

Social activities

• Local and regional lunches
• Get-together for younger widows and widowers and
• Christmas functions

Financial assistance

Help is provided to legatees who find themselves in an unfortunate financial situation exacerbated by the loss of their loved one.

Special occasion gifts

• Milestone birthdays and
• Christmas

For more information
Contact
Victoria Police Legacy
Phone: 03 9347 5194
Toll Free: 1800 065 999 (country areas)