Despite the devastating context, it was such a treat to be interviewed by someone with lived experience. Someone who knows what to ask and how. Such an important feature in this weekend's AFR (in print tomorrow) that I can't help but think might lead to big things...

So glad the Financial Review has published this brilliantly written article by Chris Wright about the 'paralysing practical inertia' that families of long term missing loved ones have to contend with, on top of the emotional and psychological torment. A strong finish for NMPW 👏

This could be the very first step in ensuring families & friends of missing Australians finally get the acknowledgement, and eventually, the support they need. Feeling optimistic that the response we had during our recent Missing Persons Week campaign will make this a reality 💪

The shifting sands of COVID and our uncertain future has a name -- liminality theconversation.com/the-shifting-s… my new paper with The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand has just been published via HealthUNE

Humbled to have been asked for comment on Missing Children Europe's very clever Not Found initiative. Even more excited to have been invited to 'share my expertise' on the topic of long term missing persons with their network of European representatives this Wednesday. MPAN’s growing up!

"Spreading awareness for a long-term missing loved one goes beyond the need to remind the public of their likeness; it is the ultimate display of community spirit, showing the family and friends left behind that they are not alone in their search." - Loren O’Keeffe @DanComeHome

After a day of interviews the one takeaway I want to remind people is that media representations of who goes missing are not indicative of who actually goes missing. We need media guidelines to ensure safe inclusion of all who are missing + vulnerable. #cleosmith #missingpersons

Couldn't believe more in the importance of this. Honoured to have been asked to share some of my experience, and look forward to making these guidelines a reality.

I want everyone in the world to read this masterpiece, but if listening's more your thing, wrap ya ears around Erin Stewart talking about it. Hear here: jamesandashley.libsyn.com/54-living-with… 👏👏

So extremely proud of our board member Dr Jodie Ward who was featured in The New York Times over the weekend and will be on abc730 tonight talking about her DNA Program matching unidentified remains to missing loved ones. Australia is so lucky to have you, Jodes! 🙏 nytimes.com/2022/05/28/wor…

I know it seems like we live in an age of perpetual outrage, but enough people in this community have been triggered (here and in the UK) that I've written this article: Why Channel 10 's new Hunted series hurts families of real missing people linkedin.com/pulse/why-10s-… #huntedau

So excited about this! A zany idea from a couple of months ago has turned into a very special fundraising challenge for National Missing Persons Week, launching this Sunday 31 July 2022. #customcasey

A year in the making, I can barely contain myself over the fact these are now out in the world. Undoubtedly the most important project we've ever done. Endless thanks to 44 loved ones who shared their challenges, their coping mechanisms and their ideas of hope 🙏 #hopenarratives

“The not knowing is unbearable. Families who don’t know where their loved one is, they’re dealing with a very unique type of trauma, which is called ambiguous loss.” Founder of @MPANaus Loren O’Keeffe (@DanComeHome) speaks to Martin McKenzie-Murray bit.ly/3zVVkUh

Many Australians know about Matthew Leveson's disappearance and his family's harrowing decade-long battle to bring him home. But soundbites in the media from statements outside a court are very different to the stories told with space and time, in the comfort of your own home 💜

So thrilled that 'Matty' has made #1 in Aus and Top 10 in so many countries around the world. 400,000 since last week's launch! It's so important that families get to tell their own stories on their own terms, in their own time. We're so privileged to play a part in that process.

Every cause needs quirky, committed academics with endless compassion and curiosity like Sarah Wayland. Cannot wait for @mpanaus to beam this training out to the world in the not too distant future 💗 #hopenarratives

Double digits, baby! 🎈💥

"I think I've missed him more and more as the years have gone by." That's at the core of this experience - you can't be a missing person without being *missed*. Thanks Erin for covering this vital, heartbreaking story. May it bring Jimmy's family closer to resolution. The Missed Foundation - formerly MPAN