The Queensland Police Legacy Scheme

The Queensland Police Legacy Scheme is a charitable organisation established in 1971 to provide ongoing support to the families of Queensland Police Officers who have experienced loss or hardship. It operates as an independent incorporated entity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-For-Profits Commission and the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General. The Scheme is dedicated to ensuring that the children and families affected by the death or serious illness of a police officer receive the care and assistance they need, particularly in relation to education and wellbeing.

Mission and Vision

The core mission of the Queensland Police Legacy Scheme is to offer financial, social, and emotional support to the eligible dependent families of deceased Queensland Police Officers, as well as families of serving officers whose spouse has died or who have a parent suffering from a terminal illness. Its vision is to ensure that these families are not disadvantaged by tragedy and that the children receive the education and opportunities their parents intended for them, fostering resilience and hope.

Main Objectives

• Provide educational grants to cover school fees, uniforms, books, excursions, and tertiary education costs.
• Offer bereavement grants to surviving spouses or partners to assist with immediate financial needs.
• Support extra-curricular activities such as sports, music, and community involvement to promote well-rounded development.
• Fund driver training courses to help young legatees gain essential life skills.
• Provide establishment grants to assist legatees transitioning to independence after completing their education.
• Organise social events and family holidays to build community and emotional support networks.

Benefiting Groups

The Scheme primarily benefits:

• Dependent children of deceased Queensland Police Officers, including those in primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
• Families of serving officers who have lost a spouse or have a parent with a terminal illness.
• Surviving spouses or partners who require financial and emotional support.
• Former beneficiaries through affiliated groups such as widows and widowers who continue to receive social support.

Types of Services and Activities

• Financial assistance through various grants aimed at education, technology, and extra-curricular needs.
• Emotional and social support via community events, celebrations, and ongoing contact to foster a sense of belonging.
• Fundraising and awareness activities including public donations, payroll deductions from police officers, and sales of educational materials like the Child Safety Handbook.
• Annual family holidays and social functions that provide opportunities for legatees and their families to connect and relax in a supportive environment.