Much appreciated

Thank you to the people who made this break possible. We had a brilliant relaxing time in St Leonards. We were able to switch off, catch some sunrises, take the dog for walks along the beach, see the sunset over the water and generally have a very relaxing time. Much appreciated.

- Mark

Here are a few more...

Finding out it wasn't just me was huge.

Police Officer

“Finding out it wasn't just me was huge. Especially chats at the couple of meetings I went to. Just knowing that I wasn't alone was so important to recovering."

I/we will never forget your generosity

Paul and Gill

Thank you Code9 Foundation We can not begin to explain how grateful we are for your generous gift of two nights respite/recovery means to us. My husband retired ill in 2022 and he’s been travelling well and not so well still to this day for many years. There were a few scary moments thankfully only 2 where he tried ending his life which is no doubt all to do with the grief and trauma he has endured in his 20 years plus with Vicpol. Medication and therapy is helping my husband but I know time and rest is what’s needed. There is no quick fix, the Black Dog is definitely the devil. As a current serving member of Vicpol it has been incredibly difficult to do my job, be a mum and a wife. So I say thank you. With out the support of Code 9 I don’t know where any of us emergency service workers would be as you are all angels. Thank you for being so kind and for just being there. I/we will never forget your generosity.

members are never alone during their struggles with this insidious injury

Paramedic

"The Code 9 Group is a safe haven for its members to establish contact with other police and emergency services personnel who are travelling the same PTSD road. The shared experiences, knowledge and camaraderie help re enforce the notion that members are never alone during their struggles with this insidious injury."

...so thank you, you are all truly awesome

Veronica

We just wanted to thank the Code 9 Crew for their recent generosity and support. We were contacted by Code 9 after my recent Breast Cancer diagnosis and despite my repeated attempts to graciously decline, they generously provided some fuel vouchers to assist with our continued travel requirements. Something so simple -but yet absolutely heartwarming to receive. Something we hadn’t even thought about, but has helped take just some of that pressure off for us ..So thank you, you are all truly awesome.

The Code 9 Group is a safe haven for its members

Paramedic

Just want to publicly thank Code 9 for their generosity and for really "walking the walk". ...

Anonymous

Code 9 contacted us and organised (and paid for!) about 10 days worth of home-made frozen evening meals to be dropped off. It's seems a small gesture and wasn't about financial hardship for us, but it really took the pressure off us time and effort-wise. Just one less thing to fret about, that has made a HUGE difference, particularly as we live in Melbourne and have just gone back into lockdown....”