Events
Blue Ribbon Day
Blue Ribbon Day is 29 September, which coincides with National Police Remembrance Day.
Blue Ribbon Day is a chance for the community to say thank you to those who protect and serve our community and ensure that those who have fallen are never forgotten. The Foundation first launched Blue Ribbon Day in 1999, after the outpouring of community support for Senior Constable Rodney Miller and Sergeant Gary Silk who were tragically killed on 16 August 1998.
We hope you will support our campaign to remember the 175 Victoria Police Officers who have died in the line of duty and say thank you to all Victoria Police officers for their work in serving & protecting our community.
We remember lives by saving others. Building new and improved emergency facilities in Victorian hospitals that are then named in memory of fallen officers. Proceeds from Blue Ribbon Day help to fund these projects named in their honour.
The Foundation is so grateful for the support of the Victorian community, Victoria Police members, veterans, & families and our 17 volunteer branches. With their amazing support, we have proudly contributed over $11 million to our Victorian public hospitals.
2023 National Police Remembrance and Blue Ribbon Day Memorial Services
Metro Melbourne
March and National Police Day Service:
10.00 am, Friday 29 September
Princes Bridge, St Kilda Road to King’s Domain, Melbourne
Boroondara:
2.00 pm, Friday 29 September
Boroondarah Police Complex, 34 Harp Road, Kew East
Springvale:
4.00 pm, Friday 29 September
Springvale Botanical Cemetery, 600 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC
Victoria Police Memorial – Cnr Fifth & Sixth Roads
Sunshine:
11.00 am, Wednesday 27 September
Club Italia, 128-152 Furlong Road, Sunshine
10.45 am arrival for guests
Regional Victoria
Ararat:
10.00 am, Friday 29 September
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 47 High Street, Ararat
Ballarat:
11.30 am, Thursday 28 September
St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1309 Sturt Street, Ballarat
Bairnsdale:
10.30 am Friday 29 September
St Mary’s Cathedral
23 Pyke Street Bairnsdale
Bannockburn:
11.00 am, Friday 29 September
Bannockburn Police Station, 51 High Street, Bannockburn
Bendigo:
10.00 am, Friday 29 September
St Pauls Anglican Church, 4 Myers Street, Bendigo
March will commence from Williamson / Myer’s Intersection.
Colac:
2.00 pm, Friday 29 September
Colac Police Station, 42 Queen Street, Colac
Geelong:
10.00 am, Friday 29 September
St Paul’s Anglican Church, 171 – 177 Latrobe Terrace, Geelong
Hamilton:
10.00 am, Friday 29 September
Hamilton Performing Arts, 113 Brown Street, Hamilton
Horsham
10.00 am Friday 29 September
St Michael and Johns Catholic Church
10 Roberts Avenue, Horsham
Mildura
11.00 am Friday 29 September
Salvation Army Complex
Cnr Etiwanda Ave & 14 th Street
Rosebud:
10.30 am, Friday 29 September
Rosebud RSL Club, 117 Eastbourne Road, Rosebud
Shepparton:
10.30 am, Friday 29 September
Monash Park, Shepparton VIC
The corner of Welsford Street and Fryers Street
Warragul:
10.30 am Friday 29 September
Warragul RSL
94 Albert Road, Warragul
Warrnambool:
10.00 am, Friday 29 September
Victoria Police Memorial, Gilles Street, South West TAFE, Warrnambool
There are many ways you can support Blue Ribbon Day :
Remembrance Service – National Police Remembrance Day will be commemorated on Thursday 29 September with a metropolitan march and service.
The official march and service for National Police Remembrance Day is open to:
- All police members (past and present)
- their families
- the Victorian community.
At 10 am, the march (step-off) and parade will start from Princes Bridge, St Kilda Road. They will travel along St Kilda Road to the Victoria Police Memorial, Kings Domain. A service will follow at the Victoria Police Memorial.
Regional services will also be held across the state. Click here for locations and further details
Wear a blue ribbon – The blue ribbon is a visual symbol of your remembrance of the police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. It is also a symbol of support for our serving members. You can purchase ribbons to wear or display from our online store.
Donate to our Blue Ribbon Day Appeal – We remember lives by saving others. Building new and improved emergency facilities in Victorian hospitals that are then named in memory of fallen officers. You can donate to any Woolworths Store in Victoria or you can Donate here
Turn Victoria Blue – Decorate your workplace, front fence or balcony in blue ribbons to show your support for Victoria Police. Visit our online store for Remembrance Kits and Ribbons.
Get involved on social media – Show your support via social media using the hashtags #BlueRibbonDay2023 #BRD2023
Blue Ribbon download – The symbol of police remembrance, download for your social media or profile pic
Please get involved and show your support. (click here)