15/08/2025
It's with a mix of emotions that we inform you that we are winding up our branch Hepburn Region Blue Light. This is a significant moment for us all, marking the end of an era for this branch and its dedicated members.
Over the years, Hepburn Region Blue Light has made a profound impact on the youth and the relationship with Victoria Police. We've had many exciting achievements alongside our discos. For example: supported youth mental health education and raised awareness with Live4Life. Our fabulous βGet your Art Onβ competition during Covid, the magnificent AltWave Youth Music extravaganza, pool parties, working with all schools in our shire & the Indigenous Yarn Bark event. These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication and hard work of each and every one of our volunteers which includes our shireβs Victorian Police.
Hepburn Region Blue Light has cultivated authentic relationships between youth and our local police and champion partnerships across our local community. We had focused on working together with young people, and our key partners to advance our mission and deepen our impact. We are so proud of all our youth over the many years, their achievements, embracing challenges as opportunities, and their curiosity.
We wish to express our deepest gratitude to our members, volunteers, local Victoria Police, donors, partners, and all those who have supported us along the way. Your commitment has been part of the driving force behind our success.
Special thanks to Inspector Matthew Flood, Sergeant Ryan Newman, Retired Senior Constable Ian Wallace & his wife Bronwyn, sons Will & James, along with other Vic Pol officers, Mina Martin, Samual Barber, Jason, Tracey Mitchel, James Ross, Karen Burns of Victorian Blue Light Incorp and the fabulous team.
We are formally acknowledging that the time has come to wind up Hepburn Region Blue Light. This decision wasn't made lightly and is a result of changing community needs, strategic review, decline in volunteer resources. We have carefully considered all options and believe that winding up is the most responsible course of action at this time.
We have ensured that all legal and ethical obligations are met, and that the transition is as smooth as possible.
Let us remember the positive impact we have made together and carry that spirit forward into the future. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication.
On behalf of Inspector Matthew Secretary. Michelle Clifford President, Rachel Robertson Treasurer & ordinary members Fiona, Sharon, Nicole, Stephen & our youth committee Rose, Eden & Melissa.
The balance of our fundraising will be shared with Blue Light Victoria Inc., Daylesford College youth and Pathway Essentials on programs to inspire, engage, and equip young people to be their best self.
