Making Australia a safer place for children

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation provides free child safety education designed to prevent abuse and promote lifelong wellbeing.
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Building a future where children can thrive

Today, we are building a future where children and young people are safe from abuse and harm and have every opportunity to thrive.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation works towards a future where every child and young person has access to the education, protection and support they need to stay safe.

We provide personal safety education to children and young people at no cost, helping prevent abuse and promote lifelong health and wellbeing. We also support parents, carers and educators with practical resources and education, while providing direct support to young victims of crime.

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Our impact in 2025

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FIND YOUR PATH

Where would you like to start?

Parents & Carers

Access practical information and resources to support ongoing personal safety conversations with children and young people.

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Schools & Teachers

Find free, curriculum-aligned resources and ready-made lesson plans to support child safety education.

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Children & Students

Learn how to recognise unsafe situations, respond safely and seek help from a safe adult.

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Professionals

Specialist training, webinars, and resources for those working with children and families.

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Events & Campaigns

Day for Daniel, Walk for Daniel, and community events across the country.

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Grandparents

Personal safety resources to help grandparents and kinship carers teach children how to recognise risks, build healthy relationships and stay safe.

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Explore our programmes and initiatives

Adolescent Hub

Age-appropriate safety information and resources designed to help young people navigate relationships, online spaces and challenging situations.

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Day for Daniel

Join Australia’s largest child safety education and awareness day and help us start important conversations about keeping children safe.

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Build It For The Kids

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation and Murphy Group have teamed up once more to build brighter futures and support children and young people affected by crime.
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Free child safety resources

Access free educational resources designed for children, young people, parents, carers, schools and professionals.
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FEATURED RESOURCES

Most used right now

Free guides, videos, and toolkits trusted by parents and schools across Australia.

Guide | Video

The Daniel Morcombe Story: A Child Safety Documentary

Don’t Waste It is a documentary which was designed as both a tribute and an educational resource. It aims to help young people understand personal safety in real-world situations.
Topic: Keeping Kids Safe
Recommended for: Teens/Adolescents
Video | Worksheets & Activities

Keeping Kids Safe: Personal Safety Activities for Children

Keeping Kids Safe is a resource booklet which supports personal safety education for children and young people. It contains activities which promote positive discussions and better decision making.
Topic: Keeping Kids Safe
Recommended for: 5 to 8 years old, 9 to 12 years old
Animated Story Book | Worksheets & Activities

Recognising and Reacting to Body Clues

Wobbly Jelly is an animated storybook which supports children to be aware of their surroundings and body clues, as well as consider choices or actions that may help keep them safe. It aims to encourage children to speak to an adult about unsafe situations
Topic: Recognise: Safe/Unsafe
Recommended for: 0 to 4 years old, 5 to 8 years old

WHAT’S ON

Upcoming events

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  • Friday 30/10/2026
  • To Be Announced

Day for Daniel 2026

Australia’s biggest child safety awareness day. Wear red and orange to show your support.
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  • Friday 30/10/2026
  • Sunshine Coast

Walk for Daniel 2026

Instead we plan to focus our commitment and channel every ounce of energy into growing Day for Daniel 2026.
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How your donation helps

Your donation helps us teach children, schools and families how to recognise the signs of harm, react safely and report concerns to trusted adults who can help.

Your support also helps fund our Walk Tall counselling service, assisting young victims of crime on their journey toward recovery.

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us build a safer future for children and young people.

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GET INVOLVED

Support the mission

There are many ways to help us keep more Australian children safe.

Donate

Every dollar funds child safety education across Australia

Become a Partner

Corporate and community partnership opportunities

Fundraise

Create your own event and raise funds for the Foundation

Volunteer

Lend your time and skills to support our programs

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