I am honoured to have been selected to participate in this years Kokoda Trek supported by the NT Police Legacy joining the NSW Police Legacy group.

I am doing this walk in memory of my Father who served on the NT Police Force before tragically taking his own life when I was 12 years old.

I have been in training which has been kindly supported by Pauline and Craig, along with the early mornings, steps and bush chooks, and did I mention the steps!

The NT Police Legacy Police Legacy Annual General Meeting was held on November 14 November 2018. The Board’s primary responsibility is to manage NT Police Legacy’s resources judiciously in order to ensure it can meet the ongoing needs of the NT Police Legacy Legatees.

Taylor Matthews has been the successful applicant as the NT Police Legacy 2019 Kokoda Trek. The Trek will be between 14 and 26 April 2019. NSW Police Legacy has kindly invited the participation of NTPL Legatees since 2013 to travel the journey and be part of the bigger Police Legacy Family.

“I wouldn’t have dreamed this possible until NT Police Legacy has given me this wonderful opportunity. I actually got excited about the idea in my head after attending the NT Police Legacy National Remembrance Day Luncheon this year where I got to speak to other people who had been on the Trek. The participants who had completed the Kokoda Trek and the NTPL Board Members really encouraged me and convinced me that I could do it.”

NT Police Legacy received today the ‘donation of $10,000 from the NT Police Charity Golf Day’ held on Friday 3rd August 2018 at Palmerston Golf Club.

‘THANK YOU NT POLICE GOLF CLUB’ your donation is received with many thanks; – All donations to NT Police Legacy are greatly appreciated as they contribute in providing vital assistance to the dependents of deceased members of the Northern Territory Police Force.

Northern Territory Police Legacy were the recipients of a $1,000 donation from the Nightcliff Community Bank, as a part of their recent 2nd birthday celebrations.

NTPL is very appreciative and grateful for the donation as it will contribute to providing vital assistance to the dependants of deceased members of the Northern Territory Police force.

The dust has settled since returning from Papua New Guinea, where I and an incredible group of individuals undertook the Kokoda Trail. Whilst it was intense and gruelling at times, it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had to date. Aidan Grimes of ‘Our Spirit Adventures’ was exceptional as a leader and as an educator. There was a lot to be learnt with regard to the sacrifice made by our soldiers.

CENTURY BIKE RIDE NORTHERN TERRITORY 2018

This is the inaugural Remembering Mates – Century Bike Ride. It is a charity bicycle ride involving riders from all over Australia.

The purpose of the event is to

– raise funds for charity, our chosen charity is Northern Territory Police Legacy
– raise awareness of bicycle safety and importantly
– to remember police colleagues who have been killed in the line of duty

– Local Fundraising for NT Police Legacy can be found at: https://centurybikeride.gofundraise.com.au/page/JamesOBrien0

Key Information

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When: 0630hrs for a 0700hrs roll off Sunday, 16 September 2018

Start: 0630-0700hrs (photos) Police Memorial Wall 0700hrs (roll off)

Start/Finish: Cenotaph Carpark, Esplanade, Darwin

Distance: 50km approx.

Speed: This is a “no drop” ride (as fast as the slowest rider!)

To enquire, participate, see route and map please read more…..

The Police Legacy National Conference was held in Brisbane this year. It was attended by delegates from SA, WA, QLD, NSW, NT and AFP Police Legacies. Also in attendance were delegates from the RPNGC Legacy and proposed Tasmanian Police Legacy as observers.

The dust has settled since returning from Papua New Guinea, where I and an incredible group of individuals undertook the Kokoda Trail. Whilst it was intense and gruelling at times, it was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had to date.

NT Police Legacy is invited by NSW Police Legacy to accompany them on their annual Kokoda trek. This was the 8th year members of the NT Police family have attended.

Walking the Kokoda Track is one of life’s experiences. If you are injury free and committed to the training, then I recommend you nominate and see where that leads you….