National Police Remembrance Day honours the dedicated police officers who have died in the line of duty.
Victoria Police and the community pay their respects to the officers who have lost their lives over the past 12 months while serving their community.
National Police Remembrance Day is observed on 29 September.
The Blue Ribbon Foundation also holds Victoria's Blue Ribbon Day on the same date.
National Police Remembrance Day 2025 services
The Melbourne National Police Remembrance Day march and service will be held on Monday, 29 September 2025.
The march will commence at Princes Bridge at 10am and proceed down the St Kilda Road service lane to the Victoria Police Memorial.
A remembrance service will then be held at the Victoria Police Memorial from 10.20am to 11.20am.
Regional services
Regional services will also be held across the state. Details of the events will be added below.
| Regional location | Time and date | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat | 11am Monday 29 September 2025 | Holy Trinity Anglican Church 47 High Street, Ararat, VIC 3377 (followed by a light lunch) |
| Bairnsdale | 10am Monday 29 September 2025 | St John’s Anglican Church 2 Francis Street, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875 |
| Ballarat | 11.30am Monday 29 September 2025 | St Peter’s Anglican Church 1307 Sturt Street, Ballarat, VIC 3350 |
| Bendigo | 10am Monday 29 September 2025 | St Paul’s Anglican Church 4 Myers St, Bendigo, VIC 3550 |
| Hamilton | 10am Monday 29 September 2025 | Hamilton Performing Arts Centre 113 Brown St, Hamilton, VIC 3300 |
| Horsham | 10am Monday 29 September 2025 | Ss. Michael & Johns Catholic Church 13 McLachlan Street, Horsham, VIC 3400 |
| Seymour | 11am Monday 29 September 2025 | Seymour Police Station 58 Tallarook Street, Seymour, VIC 3660 |
| Shepparton | 10.30am Monday 29 September 2025 | Monash Park 132 Welsford Street, Shepparton, VIC 3630 (morning tea to follow at the Shepparton Senior Citizens Centre) |
| Warrnambool | 10am Monday 29 September 2025 | Old Police Station Memorial Gilles Street, South West Warrnambool, VIC 3280 |
Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance
The Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance is an annual event. It is a national ride from police memorials around the country to the National Police Memorial in Canberra.
Riders head to Canberra's National Police Memorial to remember their mates who have fallen.
Raise money for Police Legacies
The Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance raises money for Police Legacies across Australia.
Victoria Police Legacy (VPL) use money donated to it to support police families in Victoria who have lost a partner or parent.
For more information and how to get involved, visit Wall to Wall Ride.
Victoria Police Memorial
The National Police Remembrance Day Melbourne service is held at the Victoria Police Memorial.
Opened in 2002 the Victoria Police Memorial is situated in Kings Domain Gardens, Melbourne.
It stands as an ongoing dedication and reminder of the service provided by those killed in the line of duty.
Visit the Victoria Police Memorial
Address: St Kilda Road, Kings Domain, Melbourne, 3000(opens in a new window).
Closest tram stop: St Kilda Road and Grant Street (Police Memorial) – stop number 17 (available via routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 and 72).
Ongoing welfare and support
Memorial services can make us feel a range of emotions, especially when honouring a tragic loss of life. Ongoing welfare and wellbeing support is available.
Current or former Victoria Police employees
Bluespace is available to current and former Victoria Police employees, their family and partners. Visit the Bluespace website for:
- mental health and wellbeing information and resources
- referral support.
Police veterans can also visit the Police Veterans Victoria website.
General public
Beyond Blue offers advice and support for mental health concerns.
For mental health information and support contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or visit the Beyond Blue website.
If you are experiencing a personal crisis, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit the Lifeline website. Their crisis support service is available 24/7.
Honour Roll
The Honour Roll is in memory of Victorian police officers who paid the ultimate price servicing the community.
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