Junior Triple Zero Heroes

Each year, the Junior Triple Zero Heroes Awards recognise the extraordinary bravery and composure of young Victorians who have called Triple Zero (000) in an emergency and taken action when it mattered most.

Each year, Triple Zero Victoria proudly recognises the extraordinary courage and quick thinking of young Victorians through the Junior Triple Zero Heroes Awards.

These awards celebrate children, who live in Victoria who have called Triple Zero (000) in an emergency and demonstrated remarkable composure, confidence and bravery in situations that can be overwhelming even for adults. Their actions, supported by the calm guidance of our highly trained staff, help keep themselves and others safe when it matters most.

The Junior Triple Zero Heroes Awards ceremony is held annually and brings together the heroes and their families to acknowledge their achievements in a meaningful and memorable way.

The event is attended by leaders from across Victoria’s emergency response network, including our valued partner agencies:

  • Ambulance Victoria
  • Victoria Police
  • Fire Rescue Victoria
  • Country Fire Authority (CFA)
  • Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES)
  • Emergency Management Victoria and other sector partners

Together, we celebrate the strong partnership between the community and emergency services in responding to critical incidents.

The awards ceremony is designed to honour each child’s experience and recognise their unique contribution. On the day, families are given the opportunity to:

  • Hear the Triple Zero call their child made
  • Meet the call taker involved
  • Share in a formal awards presentation

Each Junior Hero receives:

  • A personalised certificate
  • An engraved medal
  • A Benny the Bear teddy bear as a special keepsake

By celebrating these Junior Heroes, we aim to build greater awareness and confidence in using Triple Zero, and reinforce the message that knowing what to do in an emergency can make a life-saving difference.

  • A male Triple Zero Call-Taker in uniform kneeling next to his young male hero he nominated who is holding Benny the Bear
  • A young boy smiling holding up his medal at the camera
  • Benny the Bear the Junior Triple Zero Heroes Mascot sitting alongside the certificate and medal
  • A child coloring in a colouring sheet of Benny the Bear
  • A group shot of the Triple Zero Victoria call-takers who nominated the heroes standing in front of a banner
  • A close up shot of the Junior Triple Zero Hero Certificate with medal
  • Close up picture of the Junior Triple Zero Heroes medal
  • Group shot of Call-Takers and their heroes holding up their arms
  • A theatre style row crowd sits in front of a stage with a presenter and large screen as part of the official presentation.
  • An adult women sitting with her son listening to the audio of the call he made to 000 with a proud look on her face
  • Benny the Bear sitting in the official showbag
  • A female Call-Taker sitting with a young girl who was her nominated hero
  • A young girl sits with a female Call-Taker smiling at camera
  • A young girl sits with a female Call-Taker smiling at camera
  • A young boy sitting next to Call-Taker smiling at camera
  • A young boy with glasses being interviewed by a news reporter
  • Benny the Bear being held by a Call-Taker
  • Gentleman talking to a group of people with their backs to the camera
  • A women standing in behind a lectern MC the event

  • Triple Zero Call-Taker with his nominated hero

  • A proud Junior Triple Zero Hero

  • Benny the Bear

  • Benny the Bear Colouring Sheet

  • Group shot of Triple Zero Victoria Nominators

  • Junior Triple Zero Hero Certificate

  • Junior Triple Zero Hero Medal

  • Heroes with the Call-Takers group shot

  • Official Triple Zero Hero Presentation

  • Parent with child at listening station

  • Benny the Bear in the Junior Triple Zero Hero Showbag

  • Call-Taker with young Hero

  • Call-Taker with young Hero

  • Call-Taker with young Hero

  • Call-Taker with young Hero

  • A young boy being interviewed by media

  • Benny the Bear being held by a Call-Taker

  • Triple Zero Victoria CEO David Clayton

  • Sam Senn- Executive Manager Emergency Communications as MC

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