Past and Present Women's Police Association

Past and Present Women Police Association

Learn about the Past and Present Women Police Association, connecting past and present women police members.

Following the 75th anniversary of women in policing, it became clear that it was necessary to:

  • cater for the individual needs of women in Victoria Police, and
  • provide a way for past and present women police members to communicate and have social contact with each other.

Some of the anniversary committee gathered together, including both serving and retired members. In October 1993, the Past and Present Police Women Police Association (PPWPA) was formed.

With the number of sworn and unsworn women in Victoria increasing, membership of the association was expanded to include:

  • all women in Victoria Police, and
  • women who work together with PPWPA members.

Aims of the PPWPA

The aims of the PPWPA are to:

  • promote continuing friendship and support between serving and retired women police
  • assist with the co-ordination of educational seminars and conferences pertinent to issues involving women in the police force
  • provide support for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation and for any other purpose deemed fit by the committee
  • protect and advance the interests of members.

Benefits of becoming a PPWPA member

The benefits of becoming a PPWPA member include:

  • Ongoing friendship, networking and support between members.
  • Two annual events:
    • reunion lunch in February and
    • Annual General Meeting (AGM) lunch in October.
  • Sandy Langlands wellbeing grants – upon application, annual grants are available to assist with purchasing goods or services to benefit physical and psychological wellbeing.
  • Quarterly newsletters.
  • Other social activities.

Become a member of the PPWPA

To become a member of the PPWPA, download and complete the PPWPA membership form:

Past and Present Women Police Association (PPWPA) membership form
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Donations and fundraising

PPWPA does not and will not solicit donations. Our goal is not fundraising.

PPWPA encourages businesses to use caution when approached for donations or advertising.

If you believe you have provided money or information to an organisation falsely representing the PPWPA or its members, please contact your local police station.

If you believe a magazine, advertising sales or fundraising call is not legitimate, visit our Fraud and scams page or make a report through Scamwatch(opens in a new window).

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