01/03/2026
💙 Finding Connection at Kids Camp 🚔
Twice a year, NSW Police Legacy and AFP Legacy bring together children from our police family who have experienced the loss of a parent. It’s a space where shared grief becomes shared understanding — and where lifelong friendships begin.
For Colby, Lachlan and Omer the camp is the highlight of their year.
“These camps give me a place where I can hang out with people who've been through the same thing. I couldn't ask for a better January and July with these guys,” says Colby.
“It’s a sad way to meet,” adds Omer, “but it makes you feel less alone.”
In January, 41 children aged 8–17 attended the first Kids Camp of 2026. The four-day adventure began in Berry, NSW and finished with an overnight stay at the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn — where many of their parents once trained.
There were visits to Symbio Wildlife Park, big smiles at Jamberoo Action Park, and plenty of laughs along the way.
But when asked about his favourite moment, Lachlan didn’t mention the rides or the wildlife.
For him, it was a game of touch footy and making sure one of the youngest campers, Xavier, scored heaps of tries. He said they all supported him and made sure he had fun.
At camp, age doesn’t matter. 8 year olds sit beside 17 year olds at meals. Older kids look out for younger ones, play together, and form friendships that last well beyond the week.
“I lost my parent at a young age”, says Omer, “At camp, the older kids always took care of me”.
The impact reaches beyond the camp itself. Lachlan says the camps really help his family as he and his brothers get to see their friends and make connections, and it also gives their mum a break, because single parenting is hard.
Omer has a message for those who make it possible: thank you. He says it’s not just about going to a water park, but it’s about meeting people like Lachy and Colby.
Your donation isn’t just money. It creates laughter, friendship, and hope for kids who’ve already lost so much. 💙
