20 February 2026 Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group are Raising the Roof for Child Safety. This morning the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group are hosting a special Build it for the Kids Supporter Breakfast to thank the many local trades and suppliers who have generously donated their time and products to help Keep… Continue reading Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group are Raising the Roof for Child Safety.
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Daniel Morcombe Foundation launches new Adolescent Hub
Tuesday 10 February 2026 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is proud to introduce two new online safety resources for students in Years 7–9, responding to the growing reality of sextortion and AI-facilitated image-based abuse (deepfakes). Launched to coincide with Safer Internet Day, the short films explain how image-based abuse can occur, the impact it can have and… Continue reading Daniel Morcombe Foundation launches new Adolescent Hub
Community Gathers for Build It For The Kids Sod Turning in Maleny
Tuesday 23 September, 2025 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group have officially launched its newest Build It For The Kids project with a sod turning ceremony in Maleny. This inspiring initiative will see a new home constructed and auctioned, with all proceeds directly supporting the Foundation’s vital work in child safety education and providing… Continue reading Community Gathers for Build It For The Kids Sod Turning in Maleny
50 Years of Community-Focused Building with Murphy Group!
Monday 28 July, 2025 This year marks a monumental milestone for Murphy Group as they celebrate their 50th anniversary! Founded in 1975, Murphy Group has built an enduring legacy synonymous with excellence in the construction industry, specialising in commercial construction, residential investment, and high-end custom homes. As Sunshine Coast locals, their deep roots in the… Continue reading 50 Years of Community-Focused Building with Murphy Group!
Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group announce new collaboration, Build It For The Kids
Monday 28 July 2025 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has once again partnered with respected Sunshine Coast construction company Murphy Group to launch the second Build It For The Kids (BIFTK) charity home project. This inspiring initiative will see a brand-new home built in The Enclave, a beautiful residential development in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast, thanks to the generous partnership with RM Developments. The… Continue reading Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group announce new collaboration, Build It For The Kids
Bruce and Denise Morcombe Endorse Daniel’s Law in Tasmania
Monday 26 May 2025 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation proudly supports the Tasmanian Government’s legislation to further protect children through the Community Protection (Offender Reporting) Amendment Bill 2024, known as Daniel’s Law. This morning Bruce and Denise Morcombe joined Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis MP, in Hobart to endorse the Bill and its intent… Continue reading Bruce and Denise Morcombe Endorse Daniel’s Law in Tasmania
Daniel Morcombe Foundation Supports Ending “Domestic Discipline” Defence in Queensland
Thursday 8 May 2025 Daniel Morcombe Foundation Supports Ending “Domestic Discipline” Defence in Queensland The Daniel Morcombe Foundation proudly supports the removal of the outdated “domestic discipline” defence from Queensland’s criminal code, joining more than 30 respected organisations in a joint submission to the Queensland Law Reform Commission. At the heart of everything we do… Continue reading Daniel Morcombe Foundation Supports Ending “Domestic Discipline” Defence in Queensland
Daniel Morcombe Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact
Media ReleaseThursday 1 May, 2025 Under embargo until 3pm Tuesday 6 May 2025 Daniel Morcombe Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact Summary The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is commemorating 20 years of Keeping Kids Safe with the launch of a powerful new documentary, Don’t Waste It. Established in honour of 13-year-old Daniel Morcombe, who was abducted and murdered in 2003,… Continue reading Daniel Morcombe Foundation Celebrates 20 Years of Impact
Statement of Support: System Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – Progress Report
Monday 7 April 2025 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation acknowledges the release of the first progress report for the Child Death Review Board’s review into Queensland’s system responses to child sexual abuse, led by the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC). We commend the QFCC for taking a proactive and survivor-informed approach to this critical work. The review… Continue reading Statement of Support: System Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – Progress Report
A Night to Remember: Dance for Daniel 2025 Marks 20 Years of Keeping Kids Safe
Thursday 20 March 2025 On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the 20th annual Dance for Daniel transformed Brisbane City Hall into a powerful tribute to two decades of commitment to child safety and education. Hosted by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, the sold-out gala brought together families, businesses, law enforcement, and community leaders to honour Daniel Morcombe’s… Continue reading A Night to Remember: Dance for Daniel 2025 Marks 20 Years of Keeping Kids Safe
Bruce and Denise Morcombe Support Crisafulli’s Promise for “Daniel’s Law”
Monday 17 March 2025 Now in its 20th year, The Daniel Morcombe Foundation welcomes Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s commitment to introducing “Daniel’s Law”, a crucial step toward strengthening child protection laws in the state. Bruce and Denise Morcombe have long advocated for tougher measures to monitor convicted child sex offenders and believe this initiative will… Continue reading Bruce and Denise Morcombe Support Crisafulli’s Promise for “Daniel’s Law”
Daniel Morcombe Foundation backs social media age restrictions
Friday 29 November, 2024 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to introduce age verification for under 16s on social media platforms. Denise and Bruce Morcombe and the Daniel Morcombe Foundation have advocated the Federal Government for this change for several years. The Foundation was represented at a public hearing for the Joint select committee… Continue reading Daniel Morcombe Foundation backs social media age restrictions
Children answer ‘What Safety Means to Me’ in Day for Daniel exhibition
Tuesday 12 November, 2024 Children in Derwent Valley, Tasmania, have responded to the question of ‘what safety means to me’ in a special exhibition for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s Day for Daniel. Bruce and Denise Morcombe are attending the official launch of the exhibition at The Arthouse on Tuesday 12 November which features artwork from… Continue reading Children answer ‘What Safety Means to Me’ in Day for Daniel exhibition
20th Day for Daniel a time to reflect and honour Daniel’s legacy
Friday 25 October, 2024 A banner once used to raise awareness for the desperate search for Daniel Morcombe will be the focal point at the launch of the 20th Day for Daniel. Denise and Bruce Morcombe are launching the 2024 Day for Daniel at Palmwoods on the Sunshine Coast at the Walk for Daniel. The… Continue reading 20th Day for Daniel a time to reflect and honour Daniel’s legacy
Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson on enthusiastic consent goes live
Tuesday 3 September, 2024 Students in thousands of classrooms nationwide are tuning in live for Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson, which covers the essential topic of enthusiastic consent. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s eighth annual ABCSL video lessons are being released today, during National Child Protection Week, to deliver important education to students about how to… Continue reading Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson on enthusiastic consent goes live
Australia celebrates 20th anniversary launch of DMF ‘Keeping Kids Safe’
Tuesday June 25, 2024 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebrations are being launched in Canberra, marking an extraordinary two decades of Keeping Kids Safe. Bruce and Denise Morcombe said it was an honour to be at Parliament House to launch the 20th year of the Foundation, one of Australia’s largest child safety organisations. “We… Continue reading Australia celebrates 20th anniversary launch of DMF ‘Keeping Kids Safe’
The Morcombes embark on 7,200km Time To Talk Road Trip for child safety
Child safety ambassadors Bruce and Denise Morcombe OAM are getting ready for their 20-day, 7,200km Time to Talk Road Trip to educate children across Australia. Throughout June and July, Bruce and Denise will educate more than 1600 students at regional and rural schools in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia. It comes at an… Continue reading The Morcombes embark on 7,200km Time To Talk Road Trip for child safety
Bruce and Denise Morcombe start important conversations on Keeping Kids Safe – A Bright Futures podcast.
Today’s episode features Chanel Contos, the founder of Teach Us Consent and author of the book Consent Laid Bare. She was the keynote speaker at the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s Bright Futures NSW forum on October 16, which focussed on how to prevent harmful sexual behaviours in educational settings. In this episode Chanel tells us how her groundbreaking research… Continue reading Bruce and Denise Morcombe start important conversations on Keeping Kids Safe – A Bright Futures podcast.
Australians urged to teach kids about child safety on Day for Daniel
Day for Daniel, Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness initiative, returns on Friday 27 October 2023 with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation steering a national day of child safety events, activities and action. A record breaking 7,100 schools and early learning centres, plus hundreds more businesses and individuals will take part in the national day… Continue reading Australians urged to teach kids about child safety on Day for Daniel
Bruce and Denise deliver Child Safety Presentation at Chevallum State School
This morning Queensland Child Safety Ambassadors Bruce and Denise Morcombe are delivering a Child Safety presentation to students at Chevallum State School. Chevallum State School has supported the Daniel Morcombe Foundation for many years. In more recent years (2019, 2020 and 2021) the school participated in the Day for Daniel Funraiser and raised over $35,000… Continue reading Bruce and Denise deliver Child Safety Presentation at Chevallum State School
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