As the Community Advocacy Alliance (CAA) steps into 2026, we do so with momentum, clarity of purpose, and a deep respect for those who have served before us. Our achievements in 2025 were significant—but they were also constrained by a simple reality: capacity.
Retired police members have always been at the heart of the CAA’s work. Their insight, operational understanding, and lived experience of service make them uniquely positioned to help shape the future of community safety in Victoria.
Critical to the effectiveness of the CAA is the non-police members who come from a diverse background, providing balance and real insight into the hearts and minds of the community.
Now, more than ever, we need you to join us in the fight.
Ten Years of Progress—But Much More to Do
In 2025,
- The CAA website had 174,833 visits in 2025 with 1,063,489 pages accessed from a reach of 43,000, making the site our primary communication vehicle, an outstanding success by any measure.
- We advocated for countless individuals who were unable to make their voices heard.
- Provided informed, operationally grounded advice on multiple Bills before Parliament.
- Developed a policy that CAA does not make comments on any issue unless it can also provide suggested solutions.
- Continued vital work supporting former Police suffering from PTSI—injuries caused not by lifestyle, but by duty.
- Assisting the PSTI Health Service through our PTSI Team, ensuring former members are as far as possible, not left behind.
- Expanded our role in combating the rise of doxing—a dangerous trend that has cost young people their lives.
- Providing advice to VicPol from our vast Policing experience influenced by our strong, diversified non-police members.
- Continues to advocate strongly, representing various communities badly affected by the drug scourge.
- We also strengthened our working relationship with VicPol subsequent to the appointment of Chief Commissioner Mike Bush, giving us a direct and productive channel to raise issues and propose solutions.
Why 2026 Is Critical
Our workload continues to grow. Community demand is increasing. And every week, more people turn to us for help navigating systems that are often complex and unresponsive.
But like many volunteer-driven organisations, our membership is ageing, and our capacity is stretched.
To keep doing this essential work—work grounded in integrity, fairness and community safety—we need to bring in more experienced hands.
We need to bring you in..
Be Part of the Next Chapter
2026, an election year, will be a defining year for the CAA and the law-and-order space. With the right people on board, we can expand our impact, amplify the voices of those who need help, and build a stronger organisation for years to come.
We are asking for people who know what service truly means—to stand with us.
Join us. Support us. Continue the mission.
Your experience matters—and Victoria needs you.
If you are the right fit, the next step is?
Forward your expression of interest and contact details by email to ceo@caainc.org.au .
We will arrange for one of our Directors to contact you to discuss membership.
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Recently Zoe McKenzie and Angus Taylor were at Cerberus showcasing the Naval training. They boast around 1000 graduates per year. That is a pretty good number. Perhaps consultation in how they attract the enthusiasm to sign up may assist police attracting more recruits.
Good Morning,
I am a former Victoria Police member, having left the force in 1991. I am interested in becoming involved with the CAA due to my policing background and my current role working for a Member of Parliament, where I regularly use content from your articles when preparing adjournments and parliamentary questions.
I am unsure of the level of commitment required, as I currently work three days a week, but I would welcome further discussion if my involvement may be suitable.
I hold a BA and a Master’s in Education, as well as a Certificate IV in Training.
Kind regards,
I applaud your actions however given my experience recently (and the past 5 years) of Victorian Policing from my very own experience there is a long way to go! During the scammed plandemic I was working alone in my office- apparently “not essential” and was fined 11K by the local police-
After 2 1/2 years in and out of Court- (the Court that disregards jurisdictions) self representing- so learning a lot from the numerous mentions-(as they did not no where to go with the case…..)eventually the hearing …it was declared “defective”- 2 1/2 years wasted time- Yes love to chat to one of your directors…