Media Release
Thursday 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, the Foundation was created by his parents Bruce and Denise to help prevent such tragedies from happening to other children. This milestone reflects two decades of national impact in child safety education, prevention, and community engagement. The film honours Daniel’s legacy while inspiring continued action to protect children from harm.

Daniel Morcombe Foundation Marks 20th Anniversary with Powerful Film Launch

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary, a milestone in its ongoing commitment to child safety education across Australia.

Since its inception in 2005, the Foundation has worked tirelessly to keep kids safe across Australia, delivering crucial child safety messages and resources to schools, communities, and families.

The Foundation’s remarkable achievements over two decades include distributing over 2 million child safety resources, conducting thousands of safety presentations, and engaging with children, parents, educators, and law enforcement agencies nationwide. These efforts have helped raise awareness about personal safety, prevent child exploitation, and equip kids with the tools to protect themselves.

Bruce and Denise Morcombe Reflect on 20 Years of Advocacy

Bruce and Denise Morcombe, Founders of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, are humbled by the impact of their work. ” We are enormously proud that the Daniel Morcombe Foundation is today nationally recognised as a child protection sector leader, particularly in the primary prevention and early intervention spaces.” said Bruce Morcombe. ” You guys have been our inspiration. Thank you for your contribution in believing in us and supporting Daniel’s legacy.”

Denise Morcombe added, ” Daniel’s legacy has significantly contributed to something even more life changing…today, it is totally unacceptable to blame victims or smear them with shame. No longer can perpetrators of child sexual abuse hide behind the silence.”

‘Don’t Waste It’ Film – A Powerful New Documentary about Daniel Morcombe

To commemorate this significant anniversary, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation is unveiling a legacy piece: Don’t Waste It. This powerful 30 minute documentary film will be premiered to an exclusive audience on May 6, 2025 and available to the public on Wednesday 7 May 2025. The film reflects on the Foundation’s 20-year journey, featuring the story of Daniel’s disappearance, interviews with the family and key people in the investigation.

The film aims to not only celebrate Daniel’s life, but also to encourage continued action from individuals, schools, businesses, and governments to protect children and prevent abuse.

Supporters and Sponsors Acknowledgement

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation also wishes to extend its gratitude to its corporate and community partners whose support has been essential to the Foundation’s success over the past 20 years. Their contributions make it possible continue keeping kids safe across Australia.

For more information about the 20th anniversary, upcoming events, or how you can support the Foundation’s work, please visit The Daniel Morcombe Foundation | Keeping Kids Safe

Contact Information:

Ala Pietranik
Daniel Morcombe Foundation
Phone: 0450 848 278
Email: media@danielmorcombe.com.au

ENDS