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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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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