CHILD SEARCH
Reuniting Families, Restoring Hope, One Family at a Time
Providing Case Management & Investigation Support for Left-Behind Children and Parents.
Over 1,000 families supported across Australia and abroad.
Child-Centred. Trauma-Informed. Justice-Focused.
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About Us
Mission
To reunite left-behind parents and children through compassionate investigation, advocacy, and support.
Vision
A world where no child is lost to abduction, alienation, or unjust separation.
Our Story
Founded from lived experience, Child Search aligns with Parenting Together Apart for Parents NOT Together, while remaining an independent not-for-profit entity.
Values
Integrity
Empathy
Collaboration
Accountability
Child-Centered Practice.
Parenting Together Apart – For Parents NOT Together (“PTA”) is a specialist service supporting separated and divorced parents across Australia in navigating family court, co-parenting, and child wellbeing matters.
As part of our ongoing commitment to protecting children and supporting families, PTA with Pinkerton have collaborated as part of the PTA Network Professional Investigations and Operations Partnership focused on child abduction prevention, location, and recovery support within family separation contexts.
Our Services
For Parents
(Left-Behind Parents Seeking Their Child)
Child Abduction (National & International):
Case verification and risk assessment.
Coordination with law enforcement and international partners.
Recovery and reunification strategies.
Legal guidance and post-recovery support.
Child Search Relocation (Parental Alienation or Adoption):
Case management for parents seeking contact or reconnection.
Location and wellbeing verification.
Liaison with adoption or family law systems.
Advocacy and emotional support.
For Children
(Left-Behind Children Seeking Their Parent)
Parent Search Relocation:
Record tracing and identity verification.
Accessing adoption or child protection histories.
Counselling and trauma support referrals.
Safe and supported reconnection processes.
Support for Families
Trauma-informed counselling referrals.
Family mediation through partner agencies.
Education on parental alienation and child rights.
Webinars and online resources.
Get Help
Need Help Finding or Reconnecting with Your Child?
If you’re searching for or reconnecting with a left-behind child, we’re here to help. Our trauma-informed team offers guidance, support, and care every step of the way. Book a consultation today.
Program Support & Funding Streams
Funding Sources:
Government and Grants.
Public Donations (DGR deductible).
Corporate Partnerships (CSR programs).
Community Fundraisers.
Fee-for-Service Partnerships (cost recovery model).
Transparency: Annual Impact Reports, ACNC compliance, Board oversight.
Ways You Can Help:
Donate – One-off or monthly giving.
Partner – Corporate or NGO collaborations.
Volunteer – Skilled roles (legal, social, tech, translation).
Sponsor a Case – Fund a search or recovery.
Host Awareness Events – Engage your community.
How You Can Help
For Professionals
Join the Child Search Professional Network.
For the Public
Share alerts, donate, or join campaigns.
For Corporate Partners
Sponsorships and in-kind support opportunities.
Child Search – Reuniting Families, Restoring Hope.
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