Leave A Light On Inc

Leave A Light On Inc Leave A Light On to be a voice and raise awareness of all long term missing persons in Australia Leave a Light On began in 2015. Suzie Ratcliffe
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Leave a Light On aims to raise awareness of missing persons cold cases in Australia. By working alongside other missing persons organisations we can promote long-term cases and raise awareness of the need for ongoing support for families and friends dealing with the ambiguous loss of a missing person. Leave a Light On was inspired by the memory of my sister Joanne Ratcliffe who was kidnapped from

the Adelaide Oval on August 25th 1973. After her disappearance every night my parents would leave the front porch light on in the hope that if she came home, she would know we were waiting for her. Even though more than 40 years have passed, the search for Joanne continues. Annually on 21 October, we ask everyone, no matter where you live, to Leave A Light On in memory of the many missing persons across Australia. Be it a front porch light, an indoor light, or burn a candle in memory, join us to Leave A Light On and brighten their way home. Personally, I hate asking for donations, but as Leave A Light On is a not for profit organisation, we rely on the generosity of the public for donations to cover costs, for example setup and catering for our yearly function for families and friends of missing loved ones. All donations are tax deductible. To donate to Leave A Light On inc, our bank account details are as follows:

ANZ BANK
BSB 013344
ACC NO 463344811

On behalf or Leave A Light On, and the beautiful families of missing loved ones, thank you for your support.

23/06/2026

We have created a new visual reference set for Gus Lamont as part of our ongoing work to support clearer public recognition in missing persons cases.

This set includes:
- the original public image
- a forensic-style enhancement with adjusted hair presentation to better reveal facial features
- close-up focus on the eyes to assist with identification detail recognition

The intention behind this is not to change Gus, but to reduce how heavily a single feature (such as hairstyle) can influence recognition. In missing persons investigations, especially those involving children, appearance-based memory can be highly unreliable when key features change over time.

By presenting multiple visual perspectives, we aim to support:
- stronger facial feature recall
- improved recognition accuracy in the community
- reduced risk of missed identification due to hairstyle or superficial changes

This image set was developed by Exhuming the Truth with the assistance of forensic artistic principles and generative AI-assisted visual enhancement software tools. It is intended strictly as an informational and awareness aid within the context of missing persons advocacy.

Our goal is always the same: to support visibility, improve recognition, and help keep missing children in the public awareness where it matters most.
If you recognise Gus or have any information, please contact the relevant authorities immediately.

23/06/2026

Every day since the mid-1980s, Megan Mulquiney's family has had to deal with the grief of not knowing what happened…

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23/06/2026

Somewhere in Western Australia tonight…
there are mothers staring at phones that never ring.
Children growing up without fathers.
Brothers replaying conversations over and over in their heads.
Families trapped in a nightmare that never ends.

And one truth keeps echoing louder than anything else:

❗These men did not vanish among strangers.
❗They were last seen with people they knew.
❗People they trusted.
❗People they called mates. Family. Brothers.

They laughed with you.
Sat in your cars.
Walked beside you.
Trusted you enough to let their guard down.

And then they disappeared.

No answers.
No accountability.
No peace for the families left behind.

Imagine carrying the knowledge that someone trusted you in their final hours… and that trust was betrayed.
Imagine knowing a mother still cries herself to sleep while the truth sits inside people who could end this suffering today.

These missing men were not disposable.
They were loved.
They were human beings with futures, families, dreams, and people waiting for them to come home.

Their lives should have meant more than drugs.
❗More than money.
❗More than loyalty to silence.
❗More than protecting the wrong people.

The silence surrounding these disappearances is devastating — but what is even more devastating is the thought that those closest to them may know far more than they have ever admitted.

One day, every secret catches up with the people carrying it.
And when that day comes, remember this:

💔They trusted you.
💔You were family.
💔You were brothers.

And their lives should have meant everything.❤️💙💙

If you have ANY information please share it here - it is fully anonymous:

https://bringthemhome.base44.app

23/06/2026

A previously unreleased image answers one question in the case of missing Queensland man Jack McLennan, but many others remain.

23/06/2026
Today we leave a light on for Dylan There's an old saying "Time heals all wounds" however noone has said how long that t...
22/06/2026

Today we leave a light on for Dylan

There's an old saying "Time heals all wounds" however noone has said how long that time will take...

For the family of Dylan Dickie, 10 years feels like a lifetime, but each day the grief is the same as the day he disappeared...

A beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, mate - Dylan has missed so much since he disappeared including the birth of his beautiful baby nephew...

If you know any information to help bring Dylan home to his family, don't wait another day, make that call to Crime Stoppers today...

19 year old Dylan Dickie was last seen on Thursday 23rd June 2016 as he rode off on his Yamaha bike, leaving his home in Cessnock New South Wales.

On the 3rd July, Dylan's motor bike, helmet and gloves were found in the Watagans state forest, Corrabare NSW, but there was no evidence in the area to explain what may have happened to Dylan or where he may have gone.

The bike number plate had been ripped off and has not been found. Dylan's house keys were not found either, even after extensive searches were done in the bushland by the SES.

Dylan has not been seen nor heard from since this date and there are concerns for his safety and welfare as it is uncharacteristic for him to not keep in contact with his family.

Although a Coronial Inquest has been held, the family have still been left with so many unanswered questions - the most prominent being "Where is Dylan?"

At the time of his disappearance, Dylan was described as standing 170cm tall with a slim build, fair complexion, blonde hair and blue eyes.

The Dickie family had their whole world turned upside down when Dylan went missing, as just 10 days prior, Dylan's grandfather Robert had also disappeared (Please note: these 2 cases are NOT related)

Please come forward with any information you may have. Even the simplest detail could help end the family's pain.

Call Detectives at Maitland Police Station 02 4934 0200, the NSW Police Missing Persons Unit on 1800 025 091 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

If you have seen something
If you have heard something
If you know something
PLEASE notify police today...

PLEASE keep sharing...PLEASE keep raising awareness of Ivan (also known as John)PLEASE contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 33...
22/06/2026

PLEASE keep sharing...
PLEASE keep raising awareness of Ivan (also known as John)
PLEASE contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 if you have ANY information to help locate Ivan...

10 weeks today 💔

No leads. No sightings. No trace of Ivan Jakus.

A 75-year-old man living with dementia has been missing since 13 April, yet there have been no answers and very little media attention.

In a world filled with technology, television, and constant news coverage, how can someone simply disappear without their story being seen and heard?

Where is the humanity? Where is the care?

We are grateful for the articles that have been written and for every person sharing Ivan's story on social media, but is it reaching far enough?

Ivan is more than a missing person. He is a father, a grandfather, a brother, a friend, and someone who is deeply loved and desperately missed.

His face needs to be seen. His story needs to be heard.

Please keep sharing. Someone, somewhere, may hold the piece of information that brings Ivan home.

💙 Every share could reach the one person who knows or seen something.

Last location seen:
Bringelly NSW

Please share and sign the petition 🙏🏼

https://www.change.org/p/help-find-missing-ivan-jakus-we-need-media-attention?utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=mobileNativeShare&utm_campaign=share_petition&recruited_by_id=3cda5e40-60bf-11f1-b300-9d4036b18ab3&share_id=5HbNNTmkpT&fbclid=IwVERDUASlnJxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR65eWlm6MkdmQEuevnSblm0gtiQBUDpk9XxDzUlTrKtew9fADbJGhW1lyniXg_aem_Gl_YEBNFLRfbXbw-9XCHgQ

Today, family and friends should be gathered together, surrounding Steve Williams as he celebrates his 60th birthday.Cre...
22/06/2026

Today, family and friends should be gathered together, surrounding Steve Williams as he celebrates his 60th birthday.

Creating memories, sharing laughs, and toasting to many more birthdays to come.

Instead, a family is left wondering what happened to their beloved son, father, brother, partner and friend....

Can you help provide the answers they have been searching for?

On Tuesday 14 June 2005, 38-year-old Steven Charles Williams visited his mother at Willaston, South Australia, at around midday.

Although he did not stay long, his mother noticed he seemed distracted and not quite himself. While there, Steve received a phone call, believed to have been from his boss, and mentioned that he was heading to the Gepps Cross Hotel.

Police investigations have revealed that Steve, who worked as a debt collector, was allegedly dropped off by an associate at Singleton's Transport, Gillman, to collect money from someone employed there.

Police believe foul play was involved in Steve's disappearance and suspect that he was murdered.

Steve has not been seen or heard from since that day.

His bank accounts have never been accessed, and he has not contacted family or friends. Those who know and love him say this is completely out of character. Steve was an extremely proud father who adored his daughter and would never willingly go such a long time without contacting her.

Over the years, many theories have emerged regarding Steve's disappearance, but sadly none have led to answers or his whereabouts.

At the time of his disappearance, Steve was described as:

• 185cm tall
• Athletic/muscular build
• Long brown hair
• Blue eyes
• Goatee beard and light moustache
• Numerous tattoos on his upper torso and arms
• Scars from a vehicle accident

Steve would now be 60 years old.

His family continues to search for answers and deserves to know what happened to him.

A reward of $200,000 is on offer for information.

If you have ANY information which may assist police in locating Steve and help bring an end to the suffering his family has endured, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

**REMEMBER: YOU CAN REMAIN ANONYMOUS IF YOU WISH**

✨️Today we Leave A Light On for Steven 🕯️

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