Supporting our Australian Federal Police
when they need it the most.
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Our Team
Our Mission
Our Story
AFP Officers help and protect us everyday and during their service to us are affected greatly by trauma and loss.
Our amazing team of volunteers are committed to providing our Australian Federal Police members and their families, the support required when they require it the most.
Our Story
Our Mission
Our Story
Our non-profit organisation was formed in honour of Brad Hardy who was tragically lost on 6 March 2021.
Brad was a dedicated, young AFP officer who was committed to protect and serve his community. He always went out of his way to support those around him and was quoted as "one of the best. He wouldn't hesitate to give you the shirt off his back."
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Brad's commitment to the AFP and his outlook on life, inspires our work for the foundation.
We want to be able to repay our AFP community and help provide them with the much needed help and support required when they are faced with trauma or illness.
Many lose their lives while on the job or suffer from work related mental health issues.
Help us repay those who assist and protect us everyday.
MAJOR SPONSORS 2025
MINOR SPONSORS 2025
BHF BARN DANCE FUNDRAISER
Get your hats and boots ready for our Barn Dance!
This is going to be a cracker of a night with live music by the one and only STEWART BARTON!
Details:
Cost: $90 includes entry, live music, grazing board and a buffet dinner!
Date: Saturday 11 October 2025
Venue: Yarralumla Woolshed - Cotter Rd Weston, Canberra.
Tickets via: https://www.trybooking.com/DCCYG
THANK YOU TO ALL THE BUSINESSES WHO HAVE SUPPORTED OUR EVENT
Recently, BHF have been able to setup wellness sessions at Reset and Recovery in Belconnen for our AFP Officers.
The sessions have been run by Jamie who is an experienced coach in Breath work and contrast therapy.
The sessions provide a safe space for our officers to experience new ways to destress and to gain some of the tools needed to look after their mental health.
We have had so much positive feedback from our Officers. One officer who was dealing with serious sleep issues has reported to be having the best sleep ever since implementing these tools into their daily routine. Others have taken up memberships to regularly destress and look after themselves.
Nearly 40% of all AFP Officers have a mental health condition according to a National survey completed by Beyond Blue. BHF are working hard to reduce that statistic and are so grateful for all the support provided by our sponsors, volunteers and BHF Community. We can't provide these sessions without your ongoing support.
Canberra Raiders 50/50 Raffle
Thank you to the Canberra Raiders for once again supporting Brad Hardy Foundation.
We had 15 of our amazing volunteers selling over $10k worth of tickets in the 50/50 raffle!
All proceeds will provide wellbeing and mental health support to our wonderful AFP Officers who risk their lives daily to keep our community safe x
2025 BHF WALK
In 2025 our BHF Walk was held in Canberra and Adelaide!
Adelaide was an extremely hot day at 36 degrees. Although sweltering, those who attended had an enjoyable walk starting from Henley Beach with a few hitting the waves for a swim afterwards!
Our annual relay event was once again held at our Canberra walk and was between ACT Policing, AFP Protective Service Officers, AFP Recruits, BHF team as well as a NSW Policing Team. As always it was a hotly contested event with the AFP PSO team taking the trophy once again!
Thank you to everyone who sponsored, volunteered and attended the day.
It was once again, a great event raising thousands of dollars in support of our men and women in Blue!
2024 BHF GOLF AND LADIES DAY
On Friday 29 November we held our annual BHF Golf Day at The Burns Club in Holt.
Thank you to all the businesses that jumped on board sponsoring the event or donating amazing prizes.
We had approximately 100 people attend the event, helping us raise over $25,000!
Congratulations to Nick Neeson and Aidan Charmers for winning the BHF Cup, Tom Docker for nearest to Pin and Ben Neeson for purchasing the winning raffle ticket!
All monies raised go directly to supporting the mental health and welfare of our Australian Federal Police.
ASH - 100km MARATHON FUNDRAISER
On Sunday 4 August, we had an exceptional young Australian Police Officer Ash, compete in the Sri Chinmoy 100km Marathon in Canberra to raise money for the
Brad Hardy Foundation and support his fellow colleagues who suffer from mental health.
It was a gruelling 100km which included running up Black Mountain, Mount Mildura and Mount AInslie.
Ash was inspirational, never giving up and completing the run in under 13 hours.
Thank you so much for all the sponsors and the community who donated. Currently, Ash has raised over $6800!
Donations can still be made via the link.
DONATIONS CAN BE MADE BY SCANNING THE QR CODE
ASH WAS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
RUN4BLUE 2024
BRAD HARDY TEAM
Our incredible team walked over 2600km during the month of May in honour of Brad and to raise funds for AFP Legacy!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a walk, raised money or donated!
BRAD HARDY CHARITY WALK 2024
Thank you to everyone who supported the BHF walk.
On 13 April we had 170 people walking in honour of Brad in Canberra and Adelaide.
The Canberra walk was held at Lake Burley Griffin, starting from the National Police Memorial.
2024 was also the year for our Inaugural Adelaide BHF Walk. Employees from Central Command along with friends and family of Brad Hardy met on the lawns of the Grange Jetty before hitting the pavement for a 5km walk.
2024 BHF PHOTO COMPETITION
Congratulations to the Reynolds Family on winning our photo competiton!