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)