Raising awareness with ‘Drop a Cop’ mental health Skydive event
he #fightingptsdvicpol campaign has been raising awareness for PTSD and mental health issues for our Vicpol Members and Retired Veterans for nearly 5 years now.
Today I had the opportunity to showcase how important this campaign is and who is willing to go the extra mile to take a LEAP for mental health to help promote support for our members and to say “Its Ok to be not OK” and to put your hand up and reach out for support.
Today I had over 40 participants skydive for our campaign and I have add their links for you to see how their day went and why they participated
Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner
Rick Nugent
Sky Dive
The leap of faith for PTSD
Victoria Police Association Secretary
Wayne Gatt
Sky Dive
Facing a fear of heights for PTSD
Victoria Police Legacy CEO
Lex de Man
Sky Dive
The privilege of PTSD support
Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation
Inspector
Campbell Mill
Support for PTSD – Drop a Cop
Shadow Minister
of Police
David Southwick MP
Sky Dive
Jumping in support of PTSD
Derryn Hinch Justice Party Stuart Grimley MP
Sky Dive
Facing a fear of heights for PTSD
Neil Mitchell speaks with Wayne Gatt about Drop a Cop for PTSD
Neil Mitchell 3AW chats with The Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt about the Drop a Cop Campaign, his views about jumping from a plane and the parallels to everyday life.
Wayne Gatt speaks about his aerial experience
Confession: I don’t like heights. In fact, I hate them. Even a short climb up a ladder is enough to scare me.
So I’d need a pretty good reason to go skydiving, right?
Today’s Drop a Cop event saw several senior police and police advocates take a leap of faith for our members and, in doing so, raise the public’s awareness about the mental health challenges our police and PSOs face.
Because there’s one thing harder than jumping out of a plane, and that’s having the guts to say, “I need assistance with my mental health.”
At TPAV, we’re always encouraging members to seek support if they’re having a tough time at work or home. And if I’m asking them to open up and get help, then the least I can do is face my own fears!
It’s the brainchild of #fightingptsdvicpol creator Glenn ‘Dutchy’ Holland and we’re proud to support his work, and the work of many others, in caring for the hearts and minds of our valued policing community.
Remember, If you are a TPAV member in need of support, TPAV Wellbeing Officers are available 24/7 on 03 9468 2600 for free and confidential support. TPAV members and families also have access to free and confidential counseling 24/7 via Lifeworks on 1300 361 008.
If you or someone you know needs support, contact Lifeline on 131 114.
Back on solid ground in support of PTSD
Inspector Campbell Mill, Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, Lex de Man, CEO Victoria Police Legacy, Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner, Rick Nugent, Shadow Minister of Police, David Southwick MP, Victoria Police Association Secretary, Sergeant Wayne Gatt, Stuart Grimley MP, Deryn Hinch Justice Party. Front: Acting Sergeant Glenn Dutchy Holland.