Blue Ribbon Foundation - Greater Shepparton branch

19/05/2026

Remembering, Senior Constable Fiona Robinson and Senior Constable Mark Bateman who sadly died in a traffic accident on the 20th of May 2000.
Senior Constable Mark Bateman, was married with two young children and Senior Constable Fiona Robinson had only been married just weeks earlier. They were both just 30 years, with their lives and dreams ahead of them.
Such tragic loss that touched so many. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and Victoria Police colleagues.
In 2013, we were honoured to work with our Geelong branch to dedicate the 'Fiona Robinson Children’s Emergency Room' at Geelong Hospital. The Children’s Department and the treatment room provides specialised care for children attending the emergency department.
In 2015, our Blue Ribbon Foundation - Portland Branch dedicated 'The Mark Bateman Emergency Helipad' at Portland Hospital (currently not in use).
Fitting tributes for their outstanding community service. They will always be remembered.

03/05/2026

Today we remember Constable Edward O’Neill who died in the line of duty – 3 May 1922 💙
Constable O’Neill joined Victoria Police in December 1920 and sadly died 3 May 1922 from injuries sustained in an accident riding his police horse. He was just 35 years, leaving behind his wife Coral and their 3 young children.
Prior to joining Victoria Police, Edward had served his country with distinction on the First World War battlefields of Gallipoli, Egypt and the Western Front of France and Belgium. After he returned to Australia in 1917 Edward did it tough, struggling to find work while taking care of his family. His role with Victoria Police was a new beginning for Edward and his family.
In 2022 our Blue Ribbon Foundation Horsham branch were proud to honour the life and service of Constable Edward O’Neill with the dedication of the Oncology Treatment Ward at Wimmera Cancer Centre, Horsham named in his honour. The Branch provided the funding for the centre with incredible support from all their volunteers, sponsors and the local community.
His distinguished service to our community will always be remembered.

03/05/2026

Today we remember the local Police member who gave his life in the line of duty.
About 2.47 pm Sunday 3 May 1964 First Constable Denman received a telephone call from Aileen Wilkinson of Knox Street Numurkah. She complained that her boyfriend Kim Christian was armed with a shot gun and beating on the back door of her home. Denman attended almost immediately. He ran to the rear of the house and approached Christian whose firearm discharged fatally wounding the Constable. Christian later claimed he had not known that Denman was behind him. He said he had felt something touch his shoulder and had moved backwards at which time the gun accidentally discharged. It was only then that he saw that the policeman had been shot and he immediately went to the local police station and reported the death. Despite his protestations of innocence he was charged with the Constable’s murder. Later presented at the Shepparton Supreme Court on a charge of manslaughter he was acquitted after a four day trial.
In 2022 we re-dedicated the Ray Denman Short Stay Unit, which had been relocated and expanded with the re-development of the Shepparton Hospital, the unit named in his honour was funded by our Blue Ribbon Foundation Shepparton branch. It is a fitting tribute for his service and Constable Denman’s daughter, Gail, had also worked at the Goulburn Valley Hospital.
We will always remember First Constable Ray Denman

Today we remember, First Constable Ray Denman who died in the line of duty 3 May 1964. He was just 38 years old 💙
Constable Denman was fatally shot when he responded to a call out from a distressed woman who reported that her boyfriend was armed with a shotgun and was trying to beat down her back door. Constable Denman attended and went to the rear of the house where the offender fired upon him with the shotgun, killing him instantly.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones.
In 2022 we re-dedicated the Ray Denman Short Stay Unit, which had been relocated and expanded with the re-development of the Shepparton Hospital, the unit named in his honour was funded by our Blue Ribbon Foundation Shepparton branch. It is a fitting tribute for his service and Constable Denman’s daughter, Gail, had also worked at the Goulburn Valley Hospital.
He will always be remembered.

26/04/2026

Today we remember - Senior Constable Rennie Page who tragically died while on duty - 26 April 2005. Rennie was 39 years.
Senior Constable Page was conducting traffic duties on the Hume Hwy near Benalla when the accident occurred. Rennie had served and protected our community for over 10 years, he was highly respected and admired by his colleagues.
Our thoughts are with - Colleen, his family, friends and colleagues.
To honour his life and service, our local North East Branch - Blue Ribbon Foundation worked with the local community to fund a living memorial in his honour -The Rennie Page Oncology Unit at Wangaratta Hospital.
His service and dedication for our community will always be remembered.

Blue Ribbon Foundation - North East

22/04/2026

We pause to remember - Lynette, Glen, Josh and Kevin.
They were serving and protecting our community when tragically their lives were cut short on 22 April 2020.
Today and always our thoughts are with their loved ones and colleagues.
💙Constable Glen Humphris
💙 Constable Josh Prestney
💙 Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor
💙Senior Constable Kevin King
They will always be remembered.
In 2025 the Blue Ribbon Foundation and our Peninsula Branch dedicated the new ECMO ICU unit at Frankston Hospital in their honour. Their memory will live on and save many lives.

Blue Ribbon Foundation - Peninsula

27/03/2026

23/03/2026

Their service and sacrifice will always be remembered.
💙Constable Thomas Collins – fatally injured in a fall from his police horse (23 March 1877)- 24 yrs
💙Constable James Slattery – died from injuries in a train accident (24 March 1893) - 28 yrs

19/03/2026

Today we remember - Constable George Taylor who sadly died in the line of duty 20 March 1920. He was just 35 years.
Our thoughts are with his family today.
Constable Taylor was shot as he attempted to make an arrest. The offender was arrested by a group of towns people, who held him pending the arrival of police reinforcements.
Our Blue Ribbon Foundation Echuca branch together with the local community funded the ‘George Taylor Resuscitation Unit’ at Echuca Hospital to honour his service to our community.
Constable Taylor will always be remembered.

13/03/2026

They will always be remembered.
💙Constable Arthur Brown (13 March 1892) - Died from injuries received in a serious assault.
💙Constable Hugh Lennox (15 March 1907) - Died from injuries as a result from a fall from his police horse.
💙Constable Justin McCarthy (19 March 1867) - Fatal head injuries due to an accident with his police horse.

02/03/2026

Remembering - Senior Constable Kevin Laube who tragically died while on duty - 3 March 1976. He was just 31 years old.
Kevin was a young man who was married with a young son, Steven. Our thoughts today are with his family, friends and colleagues.
Senior Constable Laube was performing a motorcycle patrol along Coolart Road, Somerville, when he collided with a car which had pulled out into his path. He received fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The Somerville police complex now stands on that corner and a plaque honouring his life and community service is at the front of the station.
He will always be remembered

01/03/2026

Today, we remember Senior Constable Stephen Henry who was murdered while on duty and sadly died 1 March 1982. He was just 26 years 💙
Senior Constable Henry joined the Victoria Police as a cadet straight from school, graduating in October 1973. He was stationed at Brunswick and had previously served at Collingwood and Heidelberg Police Stations.
Stephen was a much loved son, brother, family member, friend and colleague and he continues to be dearly missed.
In 2003, the Foundation provided funding to Colac Community Hospital for a Resuscitation Unit and Grief & Counselling Room which were dedicated as a Police Memorial in memory of Senior Constable Stephen Henry.
Stephen will always be remembered