Centre for Missing Persons (Aust) Inc

Centre for Missing Persons (Aust) Inc is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to uniting the voices of missing persons, their families, and key stakeholders across Australia. It was founded by families affected by missing persons cases who volunteer their time to advocate for improved support, collaboration, and search methodologies. The organisation works closely with law enforcement, Search and Rescue (SAR) teams, and support services to ensure consistent, compassionate care and to foster meaningful change in how missing persons cases are handled nationwide.

Bring Them Home: The Flagship Advocacy and Support Program

The Bring Them Home program is the Centre’s flagship activity, focusing on advocacy, guidance, and support for families affected by missing persons. It promotes positive changes in policies and practices, shares global best-practices to improve search effectiveness, and ensures adherence to a strict Code of Conduct that upholds ethics, professionalism, and compassion. This program unites families, law enforcement, and SAR teams to enhance collaboration and provide expert resources for navigating the complex journey of searching for missing loved ones.

Mission and Vision

The organisation’s mission is to offer steadfast support, understanding, and guidance to those affected by missing persons cases. It aims to foster strong connections based on trust, integrity, and dedication, advancing search methodologies and advocating passionately for families and communities. The vision is a unified national approach where no family faces the uncertainty of missing persons alone.

Main Objectives

• Advocate for systemic change in missing persons investigations across Australia
• Collaborate with law enforcement and SAR teams to unify and improve search methods
• Provide expert guidance, counselling referrals, and legal assistance to families
• Support families through coronial inquests and legal processes
• Offer a platform for families to voice grievances and promote improvements

Benefiting Groups

The primary beneficiaries are families and loved ones of missing persons, including those affected by long-term disappearances. The organisation also supports search professionals, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders involved in missing persons cases, ensuring they have access to best practices and expert resources.

Types of Services and Activities

• Advocacy: Promoting policy changes that reflect the needs of affected families
• Guidance and Support: Offering practical assistance and emotional support to families
• Collaboration: Enhancing coordination between SAR teams, police, and support groups
• Training and Best Practices: Sharing global expertise to improve search effectiveness
• Legal and Counselling Referrals: Connecting families with specialised services
• Inquest Assistance: Helping families navigate coronial processes