PANSW Vice President Ian Allwood spoke about the campaign recently in an interview with 7 News Sydney - watch here
The Police Federation of Australia (PFA) is urging the Federal Government to establish a "Blue Card" health benefits entitlement for police officers, to match the Gold and White Cards available to Defence Force veterans.
The PFA campaign aims to increase police force recruitment and retention rates around Australia, in part by addressing the disparity in support for those who serve on the frontline of public safety.
"Police officers dedicate their lives to protecting Australians, often at great personal risk and cost. Yet, unlike their Defence Force counterparts, they receive no equivalent health entitlements for their service,” PFA Chief Executive Scott Weber said.
"A Blue Card would provide much-needed recognition and support for police officers' physical and mental well-being. And with more than 7,000 police vacancies around Australia currently, our governments should be doing everything they can to attract and retain police recruits.”
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