Shoppers at IGA Springfield Lakes may notice something different at the checkout this week — free Police Legacy Daisy pins being handed out to raise awareness of a charity supporting Queensland police families.
The initiative coincides with National Police Legacy Day on Wednesday, 17 June, with IGA Queensland stores contributing a combined $25,000 donation to Queensland Police Legacy, an independent charity that supports children and families of Queensland police officers facing hardship.
IGA Queensland Board Member and proprietor of IGA Springfield Lakes, Terry Slaughter, said IGA stores across Queensland were proud to support the organisation.
“IGA stores in Queensland are incredibly proud to be supporting Queensland Police Legacy this National Police Legacy Day. Police play an important role in the communities where IGA stores are, and to thank them for their service and support, IGA QLD stores have rallied together to donate $25,000 to Queensland Police Legacy,” Mr Slaughter said.
Ahead of National Police Legacy Day, Mr Slaughter met with Luke and Renee Tulacz from Springfield Police and Queensland Police Legacy President Kent Ellis to mark the donation and raise awareness of the initiative.
Why Daisy Pins
The Police Legacy Daisy is the national symbol of Police Legacy organisations across Australia.
Inspired by the Michaelmas daisy, the flower is associated with St Michael, the patron saint of police. The symbol honours police service and remembers those no longer with us.
National Police Legacy Day is held annually to recognise the work of Police Legacy organisations and the support they provide to police families navigating difficult circumstances.
Supporting Queensland Police Families Beyond the Badge
Queensland Police Legacy works with children and families of Queensland police officers who have experienced hardship, helping them access educational opportunities, emotional support and practical assistance.
Since its establishment in 1971, the charity has supported 291 Queensland Police families and funded the educational expenses of 517 legatee children.
Support can include assistance with schooling costs, camps, laptops, extracurricular activities and programs designed to connect young people who have experienced similar challenges.
Queensland Police Legacy Manager Andrew Gough said community support plays an important role in helping the organisation continue its work.
“This generous donation will make a difference to the lives of many of our young Police Legatees who are doing their best to continue on with their lives after facing tragedy. We are very grateful to IGA QLD stores,” Mr Gough said.
One Family’s Experience with Queensland Police Legacy
One of the young people supported by Queensland Police Legacy is Brodie Forte, whose father, Senior Constable Brett Forte, was killed in the line of duty on 29 May 2017.
Now 18, Brodie has spoken publicly about the support the charity provided to his family in the years that followed.
Through annual camps and ongoing assistance, he was able to connect with other young people who had experienced similar loss while receiving support with schooling and activities.
“I think having people who went through a similar experience to me and spending a week with them at a time, it really helped,” Brodie said.
Reflecting on the charity’s role in his life, he said Queensland Police Legacy had become much more than a support organisation.
“I think that dad would be beyond grateful for the help that we’ve gotten from Police Legacy. They are kind of filling in for another parent pretty much,” he said.
How Springfield Lakes Residents Can Show Their Support
Residents who would like to support the cause can visit IGA Springfield Lakes and collect a free Police Legacy Daisy pin while stocks last.
The pins are intended to raise awareness of Queensland Police Legacy’s work and the support it provides to police families across the state.
Published 16-June-2026
