Listen: Victoria Police career podcasts

As part of the Too Much series, Leemara Fairgrieve shares why she left hairdressing for a career with Victoria Police, where she’s now busting major drug syndicates and rising through the ranks.

While she’s tough on crime, Leemara admits she can be tough on herself, and at times, ‘too accommodating’. But in this episode, she explains how her softer side actually helped her build trust, discover her passion, and find success in her role as police officer.

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As part of the Too Much series, Ilsa Wakeling shares how the support of her peers and a strong mentor helped her to overcome the stigma of being “too unwell.”

She is now in the health, safety and wellbeing space, paving a better path for the women following her lead.

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As part of the Too Much series, Moana Kidd shares how she has never been afraid to stand up for what she thinks is right.

Within a culture of "stay in the middle" she strives to ensure she speaks her mind, and encourage her colleagues to do what they believe is right. She shares the importance of finding a balance between following without questioning, and standing up for the rights of the community.

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Episode title: The fastest racquet sport in the world - chatting badminton with 2 x Olympian Amanda Hardy.

Senior Sergeant Amanda Hardy’s athletic journey has taken her across 45 countries. She has competed in the Olympic and Commonwealth Games for badminton.

She shares how her fellow officers supported her as she balanced her competitions and her work. Listen to find out her most memorable moment as a Victoria Police officer.

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Episode title: The pressure and privilege of being a goalkeeper with A-league premiership goalkeeper Beth Mason-Jones.

Beth took her future into her own hands by asking for a chance, and was invited to play soccer in an A-League premiership. She then started at Victoria Police as a protective services officer (PSO), and moved into the role of police officer.

She shares how she has fought to ensure that others do not define her path, and the importance of having a strong support system. She also recalls one of her most proud moments as an officer.

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Episode title: Finding the balance with basketball icons Deanne Butler and Rachel Jarry.

Deanne Butler and Rachel Jarry both transitioned from basketball players to police officers.

They talk about the ways they balanced training in the Victoria Police Academy, while competing in international games.

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Episode title: From international softballer to siege negotiator, with Ilsa Wakeling.

Ilsa shares how her self-discipline has helped her to live a balanced life, from being a international softballer to working in the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT).

She talks about the lessons she has learned as a leader, and how she works to create a supportive environment for her staff.

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