Crisafulli Government partners with Daniel Morcombe Foundation to make Queensland kids safer

More than 50,000 children across Australia are set to take part in this year’s Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson, launched by the Crisafulli Government in partnership with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation.

The initiative, which premieres nationally each year on Day for Daniel, uses age-appropriate, livestreamed video lessons to teach children about safety, respect, and protective behaviours both online and offline.

This year’s theme, Safe Spaces, focuses on creating safer environments for children in digital and physical settings. The live broadcast encourages children, families, and educators to reflect on what makes a space safe, how to recognise unsafe situations, and how to seek help.

More than 8,000 schools and early learning centres participated in Day for Daniel 2024, reaching over two million Australians. This year’s event is expected to engage tens of thousands more through Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson.

The Crisafulli Government has also signed a three-year $1.5 million funding agreement with the Daniel Morcombe Foundation to support the delivery of both Day for Daniel and Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson.

Premier David Crisafulli said the partnership reflected his Government’s commitment to “making Queensland safer and delivering a fresh start for Queensland families.”

“The Daniel Morcombe Foundation has been a beacon of hope and education for families across Australia for the past 20 years, and we are proud to stand alongside Bruce and Denise Morcombe in this important work,” the Premier said.

“Every child deserves to be safe,  whether they’re at home, at school, at childcare or online. These initiatives empower children with the knowledge and confidence to seek help and stay safe.”

Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek encouraged all Queensland schools and early-childhood services to tune in to the livestream or access the recorded resources.

“The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland, and student safety drives all of us,” he said.

“This new investment ensures that educators have access to high-quality, evidence-based safety education tools to help inform students of the dangers lurking online and how to navigate them safely.”

Minister for Child Safety Amanda Camm said the Foundation’s programs continue to make a measurable difference.

“Bruce and Denise Morcombe’s work has made Queensland a safer place for kids,” she said.

“The Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson gives children the practical tools they need to protect themselves from harm, because the safety of Queensland kids is everyone’s business.”

Co-founders Bruce and Denise Morcombe said they were grateful for the continued support.

“We are deeply thankful for the Crisafulli Government’s ongoing commitment to child-safety education,” Mr Morcombe said.

“Together, we are creating a safer future for children across Australia.”

The partnership follows the recent passage of Daniel’s Law, Queensland’s first public child-sex-offender register, further underscoring the State’s commitment to strengthening community safety and awareness.