The VTDM Wall was founded by GriefWork-Uniting as a memorial for the transport families who have lost loved ones in the transport industry. It memorialises those men and women who went to work and did not return home or have died following a lifetime of work within the industry.
The idea of a memorial wall in Alexandra was initiated by Bette Campbell-Phillips, a representative of GriefWork-Uniting.
The Alexandra community embraced the idea of a Memorial Wall located in their township as a permanent tribute to the truck drivers.
The construction of the Wall in Rotary Park, became a collaborative project between GriefWork-Uniting, the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show committee, community volunteers and Murrindindi Shire Council.
The VTDM Wall was unveiled at a Service held in June 2014 at Rotary Park, Alexandra. The original committee was formed by inviting members of families with lived experience. Thirty-nine original names were added to the Wall at this Service. This was the first of what is now an annual VTDM Service.
The organisation became incorporated on 6 September 2019 and is registered as the ‘Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial Inc’. The VTDM Inc Committee of 7 is made up of representatives of GriefWork-Uniting, Alexandra Events and Community members.
Each year the VTDM committee receive applications from families nominating the name of a loved one to be installed on the VTDM Wall.
The VTDM Committee conducts an Annual Memorial Service for the families and friends of both newly nominated and previously nominated loved ones. The commemorative plaques are installed annually at our Service The VTDM Committee chose to conduct the Annual Service on the weekend of the Truck, Ute and Rod Show in June due to the compatibility of the two events, with the VTDM Annual Service held on Saturday and the Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show held on Sunday.
Looking Forward
What began as a local initiative has grown into Victoria's premier tribute to fallen transport workers. Each year, hundreds gather for the annual memorial service, sharing stories, supporting each other, and ensuring that the sacrifices of our truck drivers are never forgotten.
As we continue to grow, our commitment remains unchanged: to provide a place of solace, remembrance, and recognition for the families and friends of those we've lost.
Contact Us
We’re here to help. Call us or use the contact form to speak to a Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial representative about nominating a truck driver to be commemorated on the Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial.
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