Day for Daniel 2010 – ‘Keeping Our Children Safe’

Commissioner Elizabeth Fraser addressed the crowd in the Queen Street Mall on 29 October as part of the 2010 Day for Daniel event, which aimed to proactively raise awareness on issues surrounding child safety using the theme ‘Keeping Our Children Safe’.

Now in its 6th year, the Day for Daniel continues to grow on a national scale and is recognised as Australia’s largest participation event of its type. The event is run by the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, which was established by Daniel’s parents following the tragic abduction and suspected murder of their son in December 2003.

The Foundation aims to educate children about their personal safety (including abduction), assist victims of crime, continue the search for Daniel, raise funds from public and government entities to support these objectives, provide a vehicle to attract funding from state and Federal bodies, and establish and maintain a public fund to attract public donations and bequests.

The Day for Daniel is an occasion to raise awareness about child safety issues, positively promote children’s safety as being the responsibility of a whole community, and ensure community leadership, support and advocacy for the wellbeing of all children.

In addition to the Commissioner for Children and Young People and Child Guardian, other keynote speakers at the event included representatives from agencies sharing a commitment and concern for children’s safety, and how to better foster understanding of the issues which can jeopardise their safety and wellbeing.

Speakers included: Councillor Geraldine Knapp, Chairman of Families & Community Services, Brisbane City Council; Phil Reeves, Minister for Child Safety; Hetty Johnston from Bravehearts; Theresa Mace from Kummara Inc; the Queensland Police’s Argos Taskforce; and Bev Threlfo from PACT (Protect All Children Today).

The event also featured information stalls displaying the initiatives of various organisations who work to ensure the safety of all children. People were able to obtain information and resources to take away with them.

View the Commissioner's speech delivered at the event.

For more information about the Daniel Morcombe Foundation, visit their website

 

 

Last Updated: November 9, 2010

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