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Working with the media

The media plays an integral role within the context of missing persons. It can be a powerful tool for awareness raising, but it’s equally important that the families and friends of missing loved ones are supported through the process, since they’re often in a state of shock, a vulnerable position, and without previous experience of dealing with journalists.

In 2024, we’re pleased to have commenced working on the creation of media guidelines via a collaboration with Everymind and Assoc. Prof. Sarah Wayland.

Media Coverage

We’ve had a lot of media coverage over the years

These are the ones you’ve got to read/see/hear.

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A Decade Without Dan: The Search For My Brother Gave Me Purpose

BBC World Service

15 July 2021

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You Can’t Ask That – Families Of Missing Persons

ABC TV and iview

26 May 2021

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Conversations with Richard Fidler

Radio National

28 January 2015

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Missing Persons advocate Loren O’Keeffe on grief, family and support

Women’s Agenda

1 December 2019

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The Complicated Grief When A Family Member Goes Missing​

The Monthly

1 August 2022

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Australian Story: Forever Young

ABC News

26 April 2021

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A Sister’s Love

The Project

19 May 2016

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Extra Minutes interview with Loren O’Keeffe

60 Minutes

15 April 2013

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Media guidance

Missed provides guidance for families who wish to liaise with the media, and provides specific and general commentary to the media upon request.