On average, more than 150 Australians go missing every day.

For each, more than 12 people are directly affected.

The Missed Foundation (Missed) works to alleviate the financial, emotional and psychological impact on families and friends left behind.

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UNIQUE FORM OF GRIEF

Ambiguous loss

The type of grief families and friends of missing people experience is called ambiguous loss. Psychologists consider it to be one of the most traumatic kinds of grief and one of the most unmanageable forms of stress.

*Ambiguous Loss, the theory and the book; Emeritus Professor Dr Pauline Boss (Harvard University Press, 1999/2000)

OUR WORK

Supporting those impacted

We have practical and emotional tools to help.

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The Hope Narratives

Hope isn’t believing everything will be okay, it’s believing that you can…

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Ambiguous Loss 101

This world-first initiative provides vital professional and personal development to those who…

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What’s Missing Podcast

In 2019, we were approached by internationally acclaimed podcast producers, Casefile Presents….

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Missing Persons Guide​

A practical guide to searching for a missing person.

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The Hope Narratives

Hope isn’t believing everything will be okay, it’s believing that you can…

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Ambiguous Loss 101

This world-first initiative provides vital professional and personal development to those who…

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What’s Missing Podcast

In 2019, we were approached by internationally acclaimed podcast producers, Casefile Presents….

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Missing Persons Guide​

A practical guide to searching for a missing person.

post image
The Hope Narratives

Hope isn’t believing everything will be okay, it’s believing that you can…

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Ambiguous Loss 101

This world-first initiative provides vital professional and personal development to those who…

Testimonials

Missed in the news

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

These are the articles and interviews you’ve got to read/watch/hear.

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Conversations with Richard Fidler

Radio National

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Australian Story: Forever Young

ABC News

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A Sister’s Love

The Project

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Extra Minutes interview with Loren O’Keeffe

60 Minutes

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You Can’t Ask That – Families Of Missing Persons

ABC TV and iview

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The Complicated Grief When A Family Member Goes Missing​

The Monthly

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

Women’s Agenda

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

BBC World Service

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Conversations with Richard Fidler

Radio National

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Australian Story: Forever Young

ABC News

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A Sister’s Love

The Project

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Extra Minutes interview with Loren O’Keeffe

60 Minutes

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You Can’t Ask That – Families Of Missing Persons

ABC TV and iview

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The Complicated Grief When A Family Member Goes Missing​

The Monthly

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