Content for family of police officers

Mind Health Service Connect Line provides free telephone counselling and resources for people residing in the Hunter New England and Central Coast areas specifically covering mental and physical health as well as social support services.

Movember fund groundbreaking projects all over the world, engaging men where they are to understand what works best and accelerate change.

My Aged Care, established by the Australian Government, can help you find and access the right government-funded aged care services.

MyPulse is a collection of free and confidential health and wellbeing resources and services offered exclusively to AT and DPFEM employees and volunteers.

The National Centre for Childhood Grief provides unlimited free counselling for children aged 3 to 18 years and pay for service counselling for adults living with grief and bereavement. Services are available at ‘A Friends Place’, located in Denistone East, Sydney NSW.

Established in 2001 the Memorial pays tribute to Australian Police Officers who have been killed on duty or have died as a result of their duties

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.

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.

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.

The first step to take when feeling overwhelmed or experiencing those niggling feelings of something isn’t quite right is to visit your GP. A general chat about your overall physical and mental health may indicate further investigation is warranted. This may include a series of tests to rule out physical issues and/or completing a mental health assessment. If your GP feels it would be helpful, you will be given a mental health plan and a referral to see a psychologist or psychiatrist.

The Mental Health Commission provides Australia wide comprehensive services and resources for anyone seeking support and information about helplines, live chat, forums, GP’s, psychologists and psychiatrists, mental health plans, community support, treatment services, residential mental health services including alcohol and drugs, diversion support programs and information regarding peak bodies and advocacy services.
Leisa Doherty’s story assists partners of serving and former police who are struggling to understand the impact of policing on their partner and family.

In partnership with EML, the NSW Police Force provides career transition services and advice including the More than a Cop program, events, financial, health and support services to assist police who are unable to return to work and who are transitioning out of policing.

Information and coordination of support services for family members of employees of the NSW police force who are injured or unwell. The Family Support Officers may assist with access to the employee assistance program, police chaplains, peer support, police association and police legacy programs, workers compensation information and referrals to appropriate support networks.