Daniel Morcombe Foundation in Palmwoods, Queensland | Community organisation

Daniel Morcombe Foundation

Locality: Palmwoods, Queensland

Phone: +61 1300 326 435

Address: 7 Koorawatha Lane 4555 Palmwoods, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.danielmorcombe.com.au/

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24.01.2022 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has ramped up its fight against online predators, releasing its new campaign 'Safe Bedrooms'. The launch coincides with the start... of the school holidays, following a 122% increase in online predatory behaviour since lockdown. "If you're not talking to your child, who is?" - Bruce Morcombe. More: 7news.link/3nseSH2 #7NEWS

24.01.2022 Pencil it in! The Dance for Daniel 2021 will be held on Saturday 20 March. Our annual Dance for Daniel is a special night to remember Daniel and raise funds for child safety education. Get your red dress or tie ready! Stay tuned for ticket details very soon.

24.01.2022 Today our Education team and Denise travelled to far North Queensland to present the first in-person Changing Futures workshop to frontline professionals in Mount Isa. The workshop’s main aim was to increase knowledge and awareness of how to recognise and respond to harmful sexual behaviours in children.

24.01.2022 Want to avoid the family feuds? Surveys say that one of the top causes of household frustrations is disputes about technology usage. However, when families work together to create a Family Technology Agreement, they can develop and maintain a healthy, balanced and safe relationship with technology. We’ve created some free resources which may help. https://bit.ly/3aeWIEO

22.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Dance Fever. Back in 2015 we launched a competition asking schools to create their own video incorporating our safety messaging of Recognise, React and Report. The winners of the inaugural competition were St Flannan’s School Zillmere. Check out the winning video here https://youtu.be/bqvBzINPunk

22.01.2022 My Ist Christmas. The extended Morcombe family have had a great day. Elsie May with Nana and Pa x

22.01.2022 We were very lucky to pick up our new car today. Isuzu UTE Australia have given us a car for the last 8 years so we can promote the DMF and #keepingkidssafe by visiting schools. This is a beautiful All-New Isuzu D-Max 4x4. We look forward to doing our schools visits in the New Year. Cheers Denise and Bruce

22.01.2022 Tickets on sale now! Join us for the annual #DanceforDaniel on Saturday 20 March 2021. Join us for a night of celebration of our work and help us raise vital funds for child safety education and assistance for young victims of crime. Buy yours now https://bit.ly/382sKBo

20.01.2022 The build up to the school holidays can be quite a stressful time for many children and young people, especially if they live across more than one household. For many there will be a change in household dynamics as extended family come to stay. During such times emotions can run high, that’s why it can be useful to develop coping strategies for such moments. Check out our fact sheet Positive Coping Strategies for Children and Young People in Times of Crisis. https://bit.ly/3cDK14i

20.01.2022 Have you got your Christmas cards organised for this year? We’ve once again partnered with Cards 4 Kids, who have a beautiful range of greeting cards for loved ones, stylish corporate cards, or you can even customise! Best of all, every purchase from Cards 4 Kids contributes to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and helps us keep kids safe. Purchase yours now > https://bit.ly/358Akds

20.01.2022 Parents and carers play a crucial role in keeping children and young people safe from harm and abuse. The Harmful Sexual Behaviours factsheet has been specifically designed to provide parents and carers with the necessary information and tools to help them to identify and respond to harmful sexual behaviours effectively. Download this free resource here http://bit.ly/34QKk8H

20.01.2022 Happy New Year from the Daniel Morcombe Foundation #keepingkidssafe

19.01.2022 Meet the Team. Tracey McAsey the Foundation Manager. Tracey has over 25 years of experience in event and project management including marketing, media and communications. Tracey completed studies in Business and Marketing and went on to hold high level leadership roles at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games and 2003 Australian Rugby World Cup. Tracey now uses her leadership and communications skills to further promote the Foundation’s work and manage our fantastic team. Outside the Foundation, Tracey loves getting outdoors and heading to the beach with her two kids. Tracey is an avid travel and adventure lover.

19.01.2022 Are you joining us for the Dance for Daniel 2021? Early bird ticket sales close tomorrow Thursday 14 January, so get in quick and save! https://bit.ly/382sKBo

19.01.2022 Get in quick! There’s only a few hours left to purchase your Play for Purpose ticket to support the Daniel Morcombe Foundation and enter the draw for a bonus $250 Wish Gift Card! Buy a $10 ticket to help us continue creating free child safety resources and supporting young victims of crime. Buy your tickets before it’s too late http://bit.ly/2sllCyN

18.01.2022 Great to have so many media come to Daniel House to launch our latest program Safe Bedrooms. We ask parents and carers, "If you're not talking to your child who is?" Safe Bedrooms provides parents and carers with the tools to lock predators out https://bit.ly/3aeWIEO

18.01.2022 Out of sight shouldn’t be out of mind. One of the top tips for online safety will always be to keep internet capable devices out of bedrooms and bathrooms. However, many teenagers continue to use devices in their bedroom. The Foundation’s Safe Bedrooms initiative provides parents and carers with the tools to lock predators out and protect children against online grooming. Check out the free resources here https://bit.ly/3aeWIEO

18.01.2022 The Foundation’s vision is to build a future where children are free from harm and abuse. We honour children's rights to be safe and we champion the formal recognition of this on Friday 20th November #WorldChildrensDay

18.01.2022 For over 20 years Brett, Kerry and their team at North Coast Blinds & Security have been delivering expert advice and quality window furnishings, screens and doors to the Sunshine Coast. They proudly support a number of community initiatives across the Sunshine Coast and were thrilled to accept their membership plaque to our Hearts and Hands club recently.

17.01.2022 In the midst of all the planning for the holidays and with the break in normal household routines we can easily become distracted and miss what might be going with our kids. It’s worth taking the time before things get too hectic to have a conversation with your child about personal safety. To help you with this have a look at our free fact sheet Talking Personal Safety http://bit.ly/34QKk8H

16.01.2022 Denise and Emma were so pleased to attend the 2020 STEMM Graduation Ceremony at Burnside State High School. It was lovely to see how this important program has influenced the lives of these young ladies and their families. We wish them all the best for their future endeavours and thank you for letting us be part of such a significant day.

16.01.2022 Tailoring safety plans to meet the needs of each family’s unique situation is vital to ensuring that children remain safe from harm. Our free safety planning template has been specially created to be a practical, supplementary tool to assist families to support identified safety goals and needs within the family home and at school. Download this free tool and start the conversation with your family http://bit.ly/34QKk8H

16.01.2022 Meet the team! Aisha is an enthusiastic, skilled professional with 15 years of experience in community-based organisations, joining the Foundation as an Education Officer and is a key team member of the Changing Futures program. Throughout her career, Aisha has strived to enrich the lives of children. Aisha’s passion for a holistic approach to her work embodies child development, strengths-based practice and trauma informed care. As a registered early childhood educator and qualifications in training and assessment, she enjoys being a part of people’s learning journey. In her spare time, Aisha loves exploring the natural beauty of the Sunshine Coast, especially the beaches, and enjoys gardening, produce markets, cooking and spending time with her family.

16.01.2022 Thanks very much to Dickinson Accountants for organising a charity golf day at Carbrook Golf Club. Lovely to meet you all and thanks for all the red! Denise and Bruce

16.01.2022 My Walk for Daniel has now wrapped up and we are so grateful to everyone who contributed to raising over $37,000 for child safety. Congratulations to the top fundraisers from My Walk for Daniel! Our Top Individual Fundraiser was Stacey G from Broken Hill who won a brand new Springfree Trampoline Our Top Team Fundraisers were Randstad Education and 7 Peaks for Daniel! Thank you so much to all our walkers, thank you for remembering Daniel and walking on October 30, wherever you were!

15.01.2022 FINAL AMBER ALERT: Caboolture Sensational news! The two girls aged one and four subject to an Amber Alert have been located safe and sound. They were found at a... Caboolture address with a 36-year-old man who is known to them. Police would like to thank the media and public for their assistance. https://mypolice.page.link/CTZ8 See more

15.01.2022 After a mammoth Day for Daniel where our amazing supporters cleared out our merchandise shelves, we have now received new stock ready for the New Year. We are so excited about all of the red on the shelves and can’t wait to start filling orders again for you in January. Get in early and order your red shirts now https://bit.ly/3mDUgu1

15.01.2022 Check out our new Morky Mailbox! Now ready to welcome everyone at the entrance to Daniel House. Handmade by our great friends, thank you to Richard and Denise.

15.01.2022 Canberra visit today where we engaged with the AFP‘s Forensic staff. A big turn-out in person and also online. Everyone was interested in our real life journey. Our presentation highlighted 17 years from a victim‘s perspective. Thank you for your very kind support.

14.01.2022 Fantastic news! The Queensland Police Service has located the newborn girl who was taken from Cairns Hospital and subject to an Amber Alert this afternoon. The ...girl was found safe and well with a 31-year-old woman in Cairns. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance. https://mypolice.page.link/Ukph

14.01.2022 Daniel House is ready for the big guy dressed in red! Every night between 6pm and 9pm you can see our display at 7 Koorawatha Lane Palmwoods. Ho, Ho, Ho

14.01.2022 The Daniel Morcombe Foundation office will be closed from today until Monday, 4th January 2021. Any merchandise orders placed over this time will be sent once the office re-opens and if you are concerned about the safety of a child we recommend contacting the police. Thank you all for your support over the year and we look forward to welcoming the new year with you all.

13.01.2022 Meet the team! Morky is big, red and loves making people smile. His hands show his safety network, reminding children there are always people they can talk to if they ever need. Morky likes travelling and sometimes visits schools for child safety presentations with Bruce and Denise. His favourite event of the year is the Walk for Daniel, where he catches up with his mascot friends, Emmy from Act for Kids, the DMF Elmo and Khan the Tiger from Australia Zoo. They may be different, but they are all great friends. Morky recently had a bit of an update, you can read about the story here https://www.thebrandingoffice.com.au/n/Morky2.0-449-107/

13.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday. Dance for Daniel 2020 marked our 15th Annual Dance and was also one of the last events before we went into lockdown. We are excited to be planning for 2021 - stay tuned for more details to come!

13.01.2022 Do you want to win a $250 Wish Gift Card? You could by simply purchasing a Play for Purpose raffle ticket today in support of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation! Every ticket helps Keep Kids Safe! Plus, you’ll be in the draw for the major prize worth $250,000 and hundreds of other prizes such as spending sprees for your favourite stores. Buy now http://bit.ly/2sllCyN

13.01.2022 Thank you to Gympie West State School for inviting us to their School Parade yesterday and for their wonderful work in raising valuable funds to help us keep kids safe!

13.01.2022 Always a pleasure to catch up with long time friends and DMF supporters. Debbie Platz AFP Assistant Commissioner People and Culture, Marina Simoncini AFP Manager Taskforce HORIZON joined us for laugh and chat this afternoon in Canberra.

13.01.2022 Thanks to Corey Payne Property Today for his generous donation to the Foundation Corey’s donation ensures we can continue to provide free resources about #keepingkidssafe

12.01.2022 How would you spend a $250 Wish Gift Card? Tomorrow only, every Play for Purpose ticket purchase supporting the Daniel Morcombe Foundation will enter the bonus draw for a $250 Wish Gift Card. Plus, you’ll be in the draw for the hundreds of main prizes up for grabs. Look out for the link on our socials tomorrow!

12.01.2022 Thanks to Brisbane City Council for lighting up the Story Bridge red on #DayforDaniel last Friday. What a stunning picture captured by Chris Smith and thank you for sharing!

11.01.2022 Today our education team presented a face to face workshop for the Changing Futures program at the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation in Brisbane. The workshop for frontline workers in education, health and child protection aimed to build knowledge, confidence and skills in identifying and responding to harmful sexual behaviours in children.

11.01.2022 Daniel Morcombe roses ready to visit Daniel today. Can’t believe it is 17 years. RIP Daniel xxx

11.01.2022 If you’re not talking to your child, who is? Do you know the early warning signs of online grooming? Our new #SafeBedrooms resource Know the early warning signs infographic explores potential areas parents and carers need to understand when it comes to online grooming. Access the download here https://bit.ly/3aeWIEO

10.01.2022 Last day! Have you purchased your Play for Purpose ticket before the draw closes tomorrow night? Every ticket gives you the chance to win awesome prizes, all while helping us keep kids safe. Plus they make great last minute gifts! Buy now http://bit.ly/2sllCyN

10.01.2022 So blessed to have 2 beautiful grandchildren. Spent Christmas eve with Winston. Merry Christmas. Denise and Bruce x

10.01.2022 Yesterday the Foundation was lucky to have Liz Walker, an international authority on pornography harms, education and advocacy present on the topic of ‘Pornography and harmful sexual behaviours' as part of the Changing Futures webinar series. #keepingkidssafe #changingfutures

10.01.2022 We had our biggest October yet with Day for Daniel, Walk for Daniel and our new fundraising initiative My Walk for Daniel. Check out the latest news and information about our ongoing work here https://bit.ly/33eloZN

10.01.2022 Kris Carver and the team at ENTAG have been long-time supporters of the mission of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. As a technology service business ENTAG deliver solutions to businesses of all sizes through their Telstra retail stores, Telstra business technology centre and their national government and enterprise presence. We welcome ENTAG to the High Five Club.

09.01.2022 Talking about personal safety doesn't have to be frightening. The Daniel Morcombe Foundation believes that learning about safety can be positive and empowering. Why not use our board game, Morky's Safety Mission, with your children over the holidays? https://bit.ly/35p7ioP

09.01.2022 Since 2018, Andrew has decked his house in Christmas lights and collected donations for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation. Take a look at this incredible sneak peek of this year’s display. If you are in Sydney, you can view the Christmas lights from 7:30pm 11:00pm every night at 28 Lockwood Street, Asquith! Thank you so much for your support, Andrew!

09.01.2022 Looking for the perfect Teacher Appreciation Gift? Give your child’s teacher the gift of child safety education and the chance to win amazing prizes! Play for Purpose ticket purchases support us to provide child safety education around Australia. Tickets are easy to buy online and can be emailed as a gift straight to the teacher! Plus, when you buy a ticket today in support of DMF you’ll also be in the draw for a $250 Wish Gift Card http://bit.ly/2sllCyN

08.01.2022 Your donation this Christmas to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation will be the gift of hope a child needs. Just $100 will provide a free counselling session to a child who has experienced abuse AND a plush Morky for them to hold tight. https://bit.ly/37mPBqT The perfect gift that keeps on giving or an end of year corporate thank you. #keepingkidssafe #giftofhope #donatenow

07.01.2022 Bruce and Denise Morcombe along with the members of the Daniel Morcombe Foundation Educational team facilitated a collaborative forum at the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation building in Fortitude Valley today. The forum sought to bring together key delegates in efforts to build and promote meaningful collaboration and cohesive responses between agencies who support children and young people with harmful sexual behaviours. Kathryn Mandla, head of advocacy and research at yourtown Australia did a fantastic job co-hosting the forum. Participants heard from a range of speakers including Dr Danielle Harris, Liz Walker, Bob Atkinson and the National Office of Child Safety.

07.01.2022 Big shout out to Rumblers Aruga and Scout who provided support to the Foundation on Day for Daniel 2020! Looking forward to working together again.

06.01.2022 Early bird tickets for the Dance for Daniel close next Thursday 14 January. Get in early and save on your ticket purchase for our favourite night of the year! https://bit.ly/382sKBo

05.01.2022 This week #NAIDOC2020, the theme for this years NAIDOC week is Always Was, Always will be - The Daniel Morcombe Foundation acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of Australia's First Nations People and their spiritual and cultural connection to this country.

05.01.2022 Our friends from Springfree Trampoline dropped by earlier this week to present us with the funds raised from their annual Christmas Eve trampoline installation campaign! Thanks so much to Springfree for your ongoing support.

04.01.2022 Who are your safety helpers? Children need a range of helpers to keep them safe. Help your children identify a Safety Network of adults who will listen, believe and help. Download the Safety Network activity free https://bit.ly/34sPFEH #keepingkidssafe

04.01.2022 From the Daniel Morcombe Foundation family to yours, thank you so much for all the continued support in what has been a tough 2020. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and see you all in 2021!

04.01.2022 End of term is just around the corner, so why not give your child’s educator the gift of child safety? Purchase them a Play for Purpose raffle ticket! Tickets are just $10. It’s super easy, and you can even email it directly to the recipient. Plus, every ticket helps the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to provide free safety education to kids right across Australia a win-win! Buy now and receive tickets instantly http://bit.ly/2sllCyN

04.01.2022 Congratulations to Howard State School for winning our Day for Daniel school presentation competition. This lucky school will be having a visit from Bruce and Denise to present a child safety presentation next year.

04.01.2022 The Queensland Police Service have located the two boys aged 2-years-old and 5-years-old who were reported missing from Caboolture last night safe and well. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.. More: https://mypolice.page.link/K5pu

03.01.2022 Stuck for last minute gift ideas? Give someone you love the gift of child safety with a Play for Purpose raffle ticket! They could be in the running for hundreds of amazing prizes. Best of all, every ticket provides counselling and support for young victims of crime. Buy now and receive tickets instantly http://bit.ly/2sllCyN

03.01.2022 Last week saw our Changing Futures programme wrap up its activities for 2020 with online workshops and forums in New South Wales and Victoria. 2021 is set to be an even bigger year for the programme with more experts lined up to present webinars and, with the easing of restrictions the ability to travel interstate to facilitate workshops and forums in-person. Bring on 2021!!!

03.01.2022 Video calling has firmly ingrained itself in our daily lives, even more so in light of the pandemic. Apps such as Facetime, Whatsapp, Messenger and Skype are now being used for a range of purposes from socialising with friends and family to engaging in extracurricular activities and online learning for school. Familiarity with video calling can often mask the hidden dangers that this new medium poses to children. Our new factsheet provides strategies for engaging in video calling safely. Download the Video Calling Factsheet at https://bit.ly/36lRHqo

03.01.2022 Child safety doesn't take a holiday This Christmas you can Adopt a Morky! For just $50 we can send you, your loved one or a corporate client their very own plush Morky. https://bit.ly/39t5lLJ You get to avoid the queues & give the gift that keeps on giving. #keepingkidssafe

03.01.2022 David Lang is the principal lawyer of Buderim boutique law firm Fuss Law his priority is to deliver valuable, personal experience to meet the changing needs of clients. Welcome David and team to the Hearts and Hands Club we appreciate you.

02.01.2022 Congratulations to all Ministers in Annastacia Palaszczuk MP new Cabinet, we look forward to working with you. Grace Grace MP Di Farmer MP Shannon Fentiman MP

01.01.2022 Give the gift of hope to a child in need this Christmas. Just $100 will provide a free counselling session to a child who has experienced abuse AND a plush Morky for them to hold tight https://bit.ly/37mPBqT The perfect gift that keeps on giving. #keepingkidssafe #giftofhope