Settlement Guide: what to do when someone goes missing?

Every hour four people go missing in Australia.While most are found, the disappearance of one person can affect the lives of 12 others - according to the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre.

Missing people [Credit: Australian government] Source: Missing people [Credit: Australian government]

This year's National Missing Persons Week (31 July - 6 August) aims to raise awareness about the impacts on families and communities when a loved-one goes missing.

For more information visit www.missingpersons.gov.au