Counselling and information
The Families and Friends of Missing Persons Unit (FFMPU) is the only service of its kind in Australia.
We provide free and confidential support, counselling, information and referrals to families and friends of missing people who live in New South Wales (NSW) or where the person went missing or last resided in NSW.
Types of support
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Support, information, and referrals by phone, face-to-face, or email 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
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Support at different times during a missing person's investigation in dealing with:
- media involvement
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coronial proceedings
- situations where the missing person is located.
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Liaison with other service providers such as police and the Coroner's Court.
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Provision of information and
publications on missing persons' issues, for example, information about search options and managing a missing person's financial affairs.
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Help understanding missing persons' sector agencies.
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Organisation of missing persons' events including family forums and family support group meetings.
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Community education about missing persons' issues.
Clinical support and advice to other professionals regarding missing persons' issues.
How to contact a counsellor
If you would like to:
talk to a counsellor
seek further information about FFMPU counselling and support services
provide feedback on our services,
please refer to the
Contact Us page on this website.