The **Police Post Trauma Support Group (PPTSG)** is a not-for-profit organisation primarily serving current and former police officers and their families in Australia. Established to address post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), anxiety, depression, and addiction among law enforcement personnel, it aims to reduce isolation and stigma associated with these conditions while providing peer support and referrals to professional resources[1][3][4].

### History  
Founded in New South Wales, PPTSG is recognized as the first support group of its kind globally, pioneering improved mental health support for police officers[1][4]. In 2007, co-founder Esther Mckay received the Pride of Australia Medal for Community Service, followed by volunteer Bob Walsh’s 2011 Senior Citizen of the Year award in Penrith for his contributions[1].

### Activities and Support  
PPTSG offers telephone, email, and in-person assistance, alongside programs like **Blue Hearts**, which focuses on partners of affected officers through peer support and events[4]. The organisation collaborates with NSW Police to simplify workers' compensation claims and advocates for systemic improvements in trauma care[1][4].  

### Structure and Partnerships  
A volunteer-driven entity, PPTSG works with health professionals, counselling services, and state police forces. Its initiatives extend nationally, addressing trauma-related challenges across Australian jurisdictions[1][3].

[1] https://policecareaustralia.org.au/providers/police-post-trauma-support-group-inc-nsw/ [2] https://pptsg.org.au [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/6cb18ce0-2daf-e811-a961-000d3ad24182 [4] https://pptsg.org.au/about/ [5] https://policecareaustralia.org.au/view/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd/