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Leaving the police or considering transitioning can be a difficult time, it often involves feelings of identity loss, fear, isolation and overwhelm. For those struggling with mental and physical health issues as well as career transition distress, it’s a time to reach out for support as doing it alone can be isolating and unhelpful. There are many opportunities for former police, it’s just a matter of finding the best support, programs, care and resources to assist you to navigate this challenging time. Blue Hub is here to assist you to find beneficial information, support, strategies, and resources to assist with moving into the next phase of your life whether it be into a new and exciting career or enjoying a happy and healthy retirement.

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Grief and Loss

What is grief?

Grief is a profound and complex series of mixed emotions that follow the loss of a loved one in your life. It can be someone you loved very deeply, your absolute everything, or someone you knew in your community. It can be expected or unexpected. Either way, it can affect you and your family members, friends, colleagues and the extended community in a range of ways.

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Domestic and Family Violence

Women and men frequently conceal the consequences of physical violence by hiding injuries or making excuses for bruises – or worse. It’s a strange kind of loyalty that stops people from telling parents, siblings or anyone about what’s happening "behind closed doors".

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Carers Support and Wellbeing, Quest for Life resources

Are you an exhausted career?

KEEP HEALTHY AND ACTIVE
Exercise regularly – 20 minutes daily will help you sustain the physical demands of caring and provide a break from your daily activities
Eat regular, healthy meals to fuel the strength and stamina you need for caring
Get enough sleep – tiredness and exhaustion increase the stress of caring
Look after your back – if you need to lift the person you’re caring for, get professional advice on the safest way to do so. Is there equipment that can help?
Talk to your GP about your caring role and the demands it makes on you.

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03 Apr 2022

NSW Police Legacy

Police Legacy provide professional and compassionate support to families who have suffered a loss through the provision of benefits and services. Children who have lost a parent may benefit from camps, scholarships, trust funds and regular social engagement which is also extended to partners and parents. Each jurisdiction has independent services which may differ from state to state.

Visit the NSW Police Legacy website
03 Apr 2022

NSW Police Pre 1 April 88 - Allianz State Superannuation Scheme

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.

Visit the NSW Police Pre 1 April 88 - Allianz State Superannuation Scheme website
Northern Territory Police Assoc 03 Apr 2022

NTPA: Northern Territory Police Association

All Australian Police jurisdictions have Police Unions who provide Industrial Relations, Financial and in some state’s welfare and mental health support and services. Assistance for issues relating to workers compensation, legal matters, necessitous circumstances, and career transition may also be available through your state union. Associate membership for former officers is another way to stay connected to support and services post policing.

Visit the NTPA: Northern Territory Police Association website
03 Apr 2022

PANSW: Police Association of New South Wales

All Australian Police jurisdictions have Police Unions who provide Industrial Relations, Financial and in some state’s welfare and mental health support and services. Assistance for issues relating to workers compensation, legal matters, necessitous circumstances, and career transition may also be available through your state union. Associate membership for former officers is another way to stay connected to support and services post policing.

Visit the PANSW: Police Association of New South Wales website
Police Association of South Australia 03 Apr 2022

PASA: Police Association of South Australia

All Australian Police jurisdictions have Police Unions who provide Industrial Relations, Financial and in some state’s welfare and mental health support and services. Assistance for issues relating to workers compensation, legal matters, necessitous circumstances, and career transition may also be available through your state union. Associate membership for former officers is another way to stay connected to support and services post policing.

Visit the PASA: Police Association of South Australia website
03 Apr 2022

PAT: Police Association of Tasmania

All Australian Police jurisdictions have Police Unions who provide Industrial Relations, Financial and in some state’s welfare and mental health support and services. Assistance for issues relating to workers compensation, legal matters, necessitous circumstances, and career transition may also be available through your state union. Associate membership for former officers is another way to stay connected to support and services post policing.

Visit the PAT: Police Association of Tasmania website
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Police Bank

The Police Bank is run by members for members and understands the unique requirements of police financial needs.

Visit the Police Bank website
09 Dec 2022

Police Credit Union

We’re proud of our police heritage and the award-winning credit union we’ve become...

Visit the Police Credit Union website
22 Mar 2022

Police Health

Private health insurance run by police for police including mental health, physical health, financial health, relationship and family health and career health

Visit the Police Health website
03 Apr 2022

Police Legacy Tasmania

Police Legacy provide professional and compassionate support to families who have suffered a loss through the provision of benefits and services. Children who have lost a parent may benefit from camps, scholarships, trust funds and regular social engagement which is also extended to partners and parents. Each jurisdiction has independent services which may differ from state to state.

Visit the Police Legacy Tasmania website
03 Apr 2022

Police Post Trauma Support Group Inc (NSW)

Peer to Peer trauma support and referrals for NSW serving and former police and their families, monthly face to face meetings, crises intervention, chaplaincy, and spouse support services via an independent non for profit charity. Financial support is also available for necessitous circumstances and to attend mental health programs for those police and families without insurance cover.

Visit the Police Post Trauma Support Group Inc (NSW) website
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Police Veterans Victoria

Police Veterans Victoria is a dedicated service focused on improving mental health amongst police veterans and their families via peer to peer support.

Visit the Police Veterans Victoria website
17 Nov 2021

Police Wife Chronicles

Police Wife Chronicles based in NSW reaches out to female partners of police via regular blogs and information about living with a loved one who works in policing.

Visit the Police Wife Chronicles website
09 Dec 2022

QBank

Our Members are Everyday Heroes in our community. We are proud to be their partner in banking.

Visit the QBank website
03 Apr 2022

Qld Retired Police Association Inc.

Staying connected to the police family by joining your local retired and former police association may be helpful in maintaining social connection and positive mental health outcomes. Each state jurisdiction has a retired and former police association where regular monthly meetings and social events assist with staying in touch with former colleagues.

Visit the Qld Retired Police Association Inc. website
03 Apr 2022

QPCOUE: Queensland Police Commissioned Officers Union

All Australian Police jurisdictions have Police Unions who provide Industrial Relations, Financial and in some state’s welfare and mental health support and services. Assistance for issues relating to workers compensation, legal matters, necessitous circumstances, and career transition may also be available through your state union. Associate membership for former officers is another way to stay connected to support and services post policing.

Visit the QPCOUE: Queensland Police Commissioned Officers Union website
Queensland Police Union- Unity is Strength 03 Apr 2022

QPU: Queensland Police Union

All Australian Police jurisdictions have Police Unions who provide Industrial Relations, Financial and in some state’s welfare and mental health support and services. Assistance for issues relating to workers compensation, legal matters, necessitous circumstances, and career transition may also be available through your state union. Associate membership for former officers is another way to stay connected to support and services post policing.

Visit the QPU: Queensland Police Union website
03 Apr 2022

Queensland Police

Each individual state police jurisdictions will have mental health services for serving police which should include an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with other specific services. This may include EAP for transitioning police, former police up to 12 months and services for families. Career Transition services may also be included in some jurisdictions as moving into a new career after serving in the police force impacts mental health outcomes.

Visit the Queensland Police website
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