Memories of traumatic experiences sit around almost every corner of Apollo Bay for Colin Cooper. After three decades as a policeman, the toll of attending many deaths and traumatic events such as horrific car fatalities, suicides, workplace related deaths, violent assaults and drownings finally caught up with him in 2022. The father of four decided […]
Trauma’s toll on everyday heroes
POWERFUL: Retired Apollo Bay police officer Colin Cooper is sharing his journey to highlight the challenges emergency service workers are battling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.