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Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation Donating life saving medical facilities in memory of fallen Victoria Police members. Sadly, 175 Victoria Police members have died in the line of duty.

Of these, 30 have been murdered, which underlines the dangers police members face on a daily basis. We can do nothing to bring them back but as a grateful community we can take steps to honour their memory and ensure their sacrifice is acknowledged through a range of projects that benefit the wider community.

Inside Story is coming to Wangaratta!Join the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation for 2026 Inside Story - Wangaratta,...
14/10/2026

Inside Story is coming to Wangaratta!

Join the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation for 2026 Inside Story - Wangaratta, offering a rare insight into real-life police investigations behind some of Victoria's most notable crimes.

Hear from the detectives involved as they share details of the investigations, evidence, and work that helped bring cases to a close.

Date : Friday, 13th of November 2026
Time : 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue : Gateway 29-37 Ryley Street, Wangaratta

Inside Story events provide a unique opportunity to learn more about the work of Victoria Police while supporting the Blue Ribbon Foundation's commitment to honour and remember the fallen police members through funding life-saving projects and initiatives across Victoria.

🎟️ Tickets are now on sale! Visit our website for event details and bookings:

https://remember.org.au/events/inside-story/

We encourage you to book early to avoid disappointment. This event is strictly for adults aged 18 and over.

Today, we remember three Victoria Police members who lost their lives in the line of duty on 12 October, in 1902 and 198...
12/10/2026

Today, we remember three Victoria Police members who lost their lives in the line of duty on 12 October, in 1902 and 1988.

Although off duty, on 12 October 1902, Constable Richard Johnston 4356 responded to a neighbour’s report that a man had attempted to abduct her eight-year-old daughter. He pursued the suspect and confronted him in Milton Street, Elwood, where he was fatally shot. His actions reflected his commitment to protecting his community, even when off duty.

On 12 October 1988, Constable Damian Eyre 26483 and Constable Stephen John Tynan 25080 attended a report of a suspicious abandoned vehicle at Walsh Street, South Yarra. The officers were deliberately lured to the location and ambushed, both losing their lives. Their deaths led to an intensive investigation and became one of the defining tragedies in the history of Victoria Police.

Our thoughts are with the Tynan and Eyre families who had their lives changed forever on that tragic day, and who continue to feel the loss. After the shocking events of that day, the community rallied behind Victoria Police and the families, from which emerged the Blue Ribbon Foundation, which was initially named the Tynan and Eyre Foundation. The first hospital project that the Foundation funded was the Tynan and Eyre Diagnostic Centre Alfred Hospital in 1993.

Today, we honour Constable Johnston, Constable Eyre, and Constable Tynan for their service and sacrifice. Their lives will not be forgotten.

Remember. Honour. Support.

A heartfelt thank you to all our partners and volunteers! The success of the 2026 Budget Blue Ribbon Foundation Charity ...
08/10/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all our partners and volunteers! The success of the 2026 Budget Blue Ribbon Foundation Charity Ball would not have been possible without the generous support, dedication, and hard work of our valued partners and volunteers.

To those who have stood alongside the Foundation over many years, thank you for your continued commitment to our work and the Victorian communities we serve.

From helping bring the event together to contributing time, resources and support, your efforts make a lasting difference.

We are sincerely grateful for your ongoing support in helping us honour fallen Victoria Police members and continue funding life-saving medical projects in public hospitals across Victoria.

Thank you for being part of the Blue Ribbon Foundation community.

What a wonderful evening at the 2026 BUDGET Blue Ribbon Foundation Charity Ball! Thank you to everyone who joined us at ...
07/10/2026

What a wonderful evening at the 2026 BUDGET Blue Ribbon Foundation Charity Ball!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Centrepiece at Melbourne Park for a memorable evening of community, generosity, and support.

We extend our sincere thanks to our Naming Rights Partner, BUDGET Car and Truck Rentals, and to all our numerous sponsors, supporters, auction contributors, and guests who all helped make this year’s Charity Ball such a success.

Your generosity helps the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation continue honouring fallen police members through life-saving medical projects in public hospitals across Victoria.

Thank you for being part of this important work.

As September comes to a close, we pause to remember three Victoria Police members whose lives were lost in the line of d...
30/09/2026

As September comes to a close, we pause to remember three Victoria Police members whose lives were lost in the line of duty.

- Constable Philip Cabot
30 September 1858

Philip was 32 years old when he died in the line of duty.

- Constable David McGrath 4819
1 October 1915

David was 42 years old when he died in the line of duty.

- Constable Arthur Currie 6886
1 October 1926

Arthur was just 26 years old when his life was lost in the line of duty.

More than a century separates some of these dates, but the importance of remembering remains the same. Behind every name on the Victoria Police Honour Roll is a life, a family left behind, colleagues, and a community.

Remember. Honour. Support.

View the Victoria Police Honour Roll at remember.org.au/honour-roll

28/09/2026

Help us say thank you for the Blue Ribbon Day.

On Tuesday, 29 September, the Victorian community comes together to remember those who gave their lives in the service of others, and to recognise the Victoria Police members who continue to protect and serve our community.

We remember the 178 members of Victoria Police who have died in the line of duty.

Your donation to the Blue Ribbon Day Appeal helps ensure their service is never forgotten and supports life-saving medical projects in Victorian public hospitals in their memory.

Join us this and make a donation to the 2026 Blue Ribbon Day Appeal.

Find ways to donate here ➡️ remember.org.au/donate

For more than 25 years, Blue Ribbon Day has brought the community together to remember Victoria Police members who have ...
28/09/2026

For more than 25 years, Blue Ribbon Day has brought the community together to remember Victoria Police members who have died in the line of duty.

This year Blue Ribbon Day is coming on Tuesday 29 September, and we continue to remember the 178 members of Victoria Police whose lives were lost while serving our community. We can show our support for Victoria Police members by wearing a blue ribbon or a blue ribbon badge.

Through the generosity of supporters, the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation turns remembrance into action, funding life-saving medical facilities and equipment in public hospitals across Victoria in memory of our fallen members.

Your support can help us continue this important work. Donations to the 2026 Blue Ribbon Day Appeal will help the Blue Ribbon Foundation continue its initiatives.

Find ways to support here ➡️ remember.org.au/donate/

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Today we remember Senior Constable Maurice Moore, who died in the line of duty on 27 September 1986.Maurice was on duty ...
27/09/2026

Today we remember Senior Constable Maurice Moore, who died in the line of duty on 27 September 1986.

Maurice was on duty in Brougham Street, Maryborough, when he intercepted a vehicle being pushed along the street at approximately 2.15 am. Maurice was overpowered by the man he had detained, while making enquiries about the vehicle. His police revolver was taken and he was fatally shot. Maurice was just 34 years old, leaving behind his wife Heather and their young children, Stephen, Kathryn and Paul. The loss of Maurice changed the lives of his family, friends, colleagues and the Maryborough community forever.

Thirty years after his death, Maurice’s service was honoured with the opening of the Maurice Moore Urgent Care Centre at Maryborough Hospital, together with a memorial garden at the local police station.

The Urgent Care Centre was made possible through the support of the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, the Maryborough Branch, and the local community.

Today, the facility continues to provide emergency care to the Maryborough community, a lasting legacy of Maurice’s service.

Remembering Lives by Saving Others.

We are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of the Police Constable Mia Lay, who was killed in a car accident while ...
26/09/2026

We are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of the Police Constable Mia Lay, who was killed in a car accident while serving the NSW community.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mia’s family and all of her colleagues, friends and loved ones, and we stand in solidarity with the NSW Police Force.

Her loss comes only days before all of Australia marks the National Police Remembrance Day - Blue Ribbon Day on the 29th of September, an occasion when the nation stops to honour all of our fallen Police Officers.

The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation remains steadfast in our work to remember the service and honour the sacrifice of the police officers killed in the line of duty, and to strengthen the community respect for the dedication and commitment of all our currently serving officers.

Remember - Honour - Support.

Despite the passage of time, their service and sacrifice will always be remembered.- Superintendent Robert Crofton ...
25/09/2026

Despite the passage of time, their service and sacrifice will always be remembered.

- Superintendent Robert Crofton Taylor
25 September 1863

Superintendent Taylor was accidentally shot and killed while cleaning his revolver at his home.

- Senior Constable Thomas Holt 2775
25 September 1893

Senior Constable Holt suffered serious internal injuries after being thrown from his horse when it swerved to avoid a flock of sheep while he was investigating a case near Bailieston. His health progressively declined following the incident, eventually forcing him to resign from Victoria Police. He passed away on 25 September 1893.

Today, we remember Robert Taylor and Thomas Holt and honour their service to the Victorian community. Their names remain on the Victoria Police Honour Roll, ensuring their stories continue to be remembered.

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