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Our Partners

Search is never a solo effort.

Finding people across remote Western Australia takes a coordinated network. We are proud to work alongside these regional, local, and organisational partners — each playing a vital role in bringing families answers.

Coordinated response

We work alongside official agencies, never in place of them — adding capacity, cultural insight, and persistence.

Community-led

Local knowledge leads. Communities and Traditional Owners shape how searches are conducted on their Country.

Shared standards

Every partner relationship is grounded in safety, respect, and accountability to the families we serve.

Emergency & Government

WA Police Force

Lead agency for missing persons investigations and official search coordination.

DFES — Emergency WA

State emergency management coordination and hazard information.

WA Country Health Service

Remote health and welfare support across regional WA.

National Missing Persons Coordination Centre

National registry, awareness, and long-term case support.

Search & Communications

SES Volunteer Units

Trained volunteer search and rescue teams across regional WA.

Remote Area Communications Network

Satellite and radio repeater access for low-signal country.

Bush Search & Rescue WA

Volunteer bushland and remote terrain search specialists.

Local Amateur Radio Clubs

Emergency communications support in isolated regions.

Aviation & Logistics

Royal Flying Doctor Service

Aeromedical retrieval and remote health response.

Regional Air Charter Operators

Aerial reconnaissance and access to remote airstrips.

Remote Station Networks

Local knowledge, track access, and ground support across pastoral leases.

4WD & Supply Sponsors

Vehicles, fuel, water, and provisions for active searches.

Community & Cultural

Aboriginal Community Councils

Permission to enter Country and guidance on cultural protocols.

Regional Native Title Bodies

Engagement and cultural liaison across traditional estates.

Pilbara & Kimberley Aboriginal Corporations

On-country meeting places and community advocates.

Local Shire Councils

Community facilities, coordination centres, and local knowledge.

Health & Wellbeing

Headspace & Regional Mental Health Services

Counselling and psychological support for families and volunteers.

Red Cross Australia

Family tracing, welfare, and recovery support.

Victim Support Services WA

Ongoing advocacy and practical assistance for affected families.

Corporate & Foundation Support

Regional Mining Operators

Equipment, logistics, and personnel support across the Pilbara and Goldfields.

Community Foundations

Grant funding sustaining family support programs.

Local Businesses & Suppliers

Provisions, accommodation, and in-kind support during active searches.

Become a partner

If your organisation can support search, logistics, communications, or wellbeing across remote WA, we would welcome a conversation.

Start a partnership
Contact

We're here. Reach out any time.

Whether you are searching for a loved one, want to volunteer, or wish to support the foundation — our coordinators will respond.

Support line
1800 995 732
Postal address
PO Box 169, Port Hedland WA 6722
Based
Port Hedland · Perth · On-country across WA
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Communities we stand with across Western Australia

Pippingarra South Hedland Port Hedland Newman Marble Bar Jigalong Wiluna Meekatharra Halls Creek Fitzroy Crossing Kunununurra Wyndham Derby Broome Carnarvon Exmouth Tom Price Paraburdoo Roebourne Wickham Dampier Karratha Onslow Laverton Leonora Menzies Sandstone Cue Mount Magnet Yalgoo Gascoyne Junction Warburton Warakurna Kiwirrkurra Balgo Mulan Billiluna Looma Camballin Noonkanbah Bayulu Junjuwa Mowanjum Lombadina Beagle Bay One Arm Point Ardyaloon Jundaru Warralong Yandeyarra Pippingarra South Hedland Port Hedland Newman Marble Bar Jigalong Wiluna Meekatharra Halls Creek Fitzroy Crossing Kunununurra Wyndham Derby Broome Carnarvon Exmouth Tom Price Paraburdoo Roebourne Wickham Dampier Karratha Onslow Laverton Leonora Menzies Sandstone Cue Mount Magnet Yalgoo Gascoyne Junction Warburton Warakurna Kiwirrkurra Balgo Mulan Billiluna Looma Camballin Noonkanbah Bayulu Junjuwa Mowanjum Lombadina Beagle Bay One Arm Point Ardyaloon Jundaru Warralong Yandeyarra
The Wesley Lockyer Foundation — No family should ever search alone
If someone is missing — Support line: 1800 995 732 · Emergencies 000

© 2026 Wesley Lockyer Foundation. A not-for-profit supporting families of missing persons in remote Western Australia.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country across Western Australia and pay respect to Elders past and present.