Content for former police officers

Provided by TPAV, this streamlined mental health service supports and assists serving Victorian police and Victorian based AFP members. Services include culturally sensitive assessment and treatment options for those dealing with trauma related conditions provided by evidenced based clinicians to assist with Workcover and return to work options.

Mental health, resilience, relationship, and wellbeing information via website resources for Victorian Police employees, families, and friends.

Carers Australia is the National Peak body advocating, supporting and providing services and resources for people filling roles as unpaid carers including programs across Australia. These programs and services are applicable to carers looking after the needs of loved ones with both physical and mental disabilities.

Resources and services for parents and the children of parents with a mental illness. Tips and resources on how to parent with a mental illness and understanding your health needs with links to online forums, services and supports and a community services directory.

Code 9 is a peer-to-peer support group run by volunteers assisting serving and former police and their families who are living with mental health challenges.

Serving police in each state pay into individual state insurance, workers compensation, superannuation and income protection schemes. Assistance during times of injury, Illness, death, or career transition are available by contacting your appropriate state provider.

Inpatient, day and follow up trauma recovery programs for serving and former police specifically effected by work based trauma.

Doing it Tough? makes it easier for men to find what they are looking for – whether services,
resources and other support in their local community, or in extended networks, or via preferred

organisations. Individuals are able to search the platform via various filters that fit their needs
including cultural, location, age, and industry profiles.

Due South is a free wellness initiative for veterans and first responders, providing a unique space to recharge, reconnect, and focus on wellbeing in tranquil, natural settings in Tasmania.