We would like to see a future where all children and young people are provided with education, protection and support to be safe from abuse and risk of harm.
Our Founders
Bruce and Denise founded the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to honour Daniel’s legacy and help protect children across Australia through education, awareness and support.
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Continuing Daniel’s legacy by helping families, schools and communities keep children safe.
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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.
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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. Children are our future and must be protected.
Support child safety education, resources and programs that help keep children and young people safe.
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.
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
Kim is indebted to family, friends and mentors who’ve supported her through the good times, and challenging times, and who continue to love and guide her.
Her parents are her biggest champions, and she credits them for her unwavering sense of social justice, strong work ethic and “pay it forward” approach to life.
As a police reporter for much of her journalism career, Kim witnessed and shared stories exposing the very worst and the very best of humanity.
She is often asked, “Who is the most famous person you’ve interviewed?”. While Kim has sat down with world leaders and global stars in the entertainment, business and sporting worlds, it’s the everyday people doing extraordinary things who have a firm place in her heart.
People like Bruce and Denise Morcombe who’ve turned an unthinkable tragedy into a legacy, saving thousands of young lives and educating millions more.
On behalf of our entire family, we thank everyone who has contributed to establishing the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and especially for never forgetting Daniel. Please support Daniel’s legacy in Keeping Kids Safe through the initiatives of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.
Bruce & Denise Morcombe
There are many ways to help us keep more Australian children safe.
