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Founders

Bruce Morcombe OAM

“Our objectives in establishing the Daniel Morcombe Foundation are far reaching. We must protect our children! We can and will make a difference, ensuring that our communities are a safe place for them as it should be. Your support will assist us in providing an effective child safety awareness program and where required assist other victims of crime, especially where children are involved.”

Denise Morcombe OAM

“We have formed the Foundation not only to keep Daniel’s innocence alive and to honour our son, but to help other families from ever having this nightmare happen to them and our objectives are to keep an ongoing awareness program for child safety, help other victims of crime where children are involved and to keep the community vigilant on crimes against our children. Children are our future and must be protected. With your help we hope we can make a difference.”

Daniel Morcombe

Daniel was abducted and murdered on the 7th December 2003.

He was last seen waiting for a bus on Nambour Connection Road, 2km north of the Big Pineapple, Woombye Queensland.

The predator was arrested and charged on the 13th August 2011 with numerous serious offences including child stealing and murder. Daniel’s remains were found in bushland near the Glasshouse Mountains on the 21st August 2011.

A public funeral service was held for Daniel on the 7th December, 2012.

The predator was found guilty on the 13th March 2013 on all charges and sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 20 years before he is eligible for parole.

Daniel Morcombe Foundation Patron

Katrina Carroll APM

Katarina is a retired Australian police officer and was the Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service (QPS) from July 2019 to March 2024. She is the first female commissioner of QPS.

A long-time friend and supporter of the Foundation, Katarina has stood beside Bruce and Denise for many years, sharing our mission to keep kids safe and continue Daniel’s legacy.

As Patron, Katarina will help champion child safety, raise awareness, and advocate for stronger communities where every child can grow up safe and free from harm.

We’re so grateful for her ongoing support and commitment to helping protect children.

Committee Members

John Pearce
Al Upton
Jo Bryant
Tim Ryan OAM
Dean Morcombe
Bruce Morcombe OAM
Denise Morcombe OAM
Jon Rouse APM
Dr Lara Christensen

Pictured L-R Al Upton / Tim Ryan OAM / Bruce Morcombe OAM / Denise Morcombe OAM / Dean Morcombe / Dr Lara Christensen / Jon Rouse APM
Not pictured: John Pearce, Jo Bryant

Ambassadors

Kim Scubris

Steven Bradbury