Alannah & Madeline Foundation

On 28 April 1996, Alannah and Madeline Mikac, aged six and three, were tragically killed alongside their mother and 32 others at Port Arthur. One year later, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation was launched in the girls’ honour by their father Walter Mikac AM and a small group of volunteers, driven by the belief that all children and young people should be able to live a happy and safe life, free from violence and trauma.

From tragedy, vision. From tragedy, hope. From tragedy, strength.

Our mission continues today – from supporting children experiencing family violence to online bullying and fighting for the right of children to be everywhere. After 25 years, our fight continues. The challenges facing children and young people may have changed, but our mission has not.
We are a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through our Care, Prevention and Advocacy programs, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong.

We uphold the rights of children and young people to be safe.
The right to be safe at home, at play and at school. The right to be seen and heard, and valued. The right to go online without abuse. The right to go to sleep without fear. The right to heal. The right to grow.

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