Community round-up: throwing our support behind important causes

Police Bank has been out in the community supporting causes that are close to our heart. Here’s a recap for September and October.

It’s been a busy few months for Police Bank, with the team spending a lot of time doing what we do best: showing support and giving back to the police community.  

Between July and the end of September, we were a platinum sponsor for the 3000km Heart 2 Heart Walk – an important event to raise awareness for first responder mental health and wellbeing.

As some of our members know, a 2019 Senate Inquiry made 14 recommendations to help reduce the risk of first responder post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide.

The long walk draws attention to dangers first responders face and calls on the Federal Government to commit to the recommendations of the inquiry. It also raises money to support further research and a purpose-built commission for first responder mental health.

The Heart 2 Heart Walk is organised by a small group of first responders who have served across Australia and overseas.

It got its name because it begins in the Heart of Country – Lambert Centre of Australia on the Northern Territory/South Australia border – and finishes in the Heart of Nation, at Parliament House in Canberra.

As a platinum sponsor, we’re proud to be able to shine a light on this important issue, which, sadly plagues many first responders. We hope our support can help to achieve the Heart 2 Heart aims.

Last month, we also supported the annual Police Legacy Remembrance Bike Ride, a solemn, important event that raises money for the families that have lost loved ones in the line of duty.

The three-day event was an enormous success, despite difficult weather conditions at the start. As a major sponsor, Police Bank was there to cheer on the riders.

Police Legacy has now achieved an amazing milestones for the families of fallen officers. Here’s how you can watch the full video.

We’re always humbled to be a part of such an incredible event and look forward to the next ride in 2024.

You can phone Lifeline to speak to a Crisis Supporter on 13 11 14 (24 hours/7 days), text 0477 131 114 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or chat to Lifeline online at www.lifeline.org.au (24/7).