Asking for help is never easy, but 26 days have now passed since our beloved Steph went missing. With official emergency search operations now ceasing, our determination to bring her home far outweighs any hesitation to ask for support.

Steph was last seen in the early morning of Wednesday, 5 August 2026:

5:00 AM: Last sighted leaving her accommodation in Ballina, Northern NSW.

5:30 AM: Her vehicle was seen travelling through Lismore.

Vehicle Located: Her car was later found abandoned in Nimbin, with her personal belongings still inside.

Despite an immediate and extensive police search across the area, no trace of Steph has been found.

Organised by close friends with the full support of Steph’s family, this appeal is reaching out to our wider community to help fund urgent, independent search operations. Every dollar raised will go directly toward keeping the search active and bringing Steph home:

Specialist search resources: Dedicated K9 tracking units and private search personnel.

Technology & aerial support: Thermal drone operators and mapping equipment.

On-the-ground logistics: Fuel, essential equipment, and provisions to sustain volunteer ground teams.

Awareness & outreach: Broad-scale flyer distribution, signage, and investigative support.

Use of Excess Funds: Our sole priority is finding Steph. Should any surplus funds remain once all search, logistical, and investigative costs have been resolved, 100% of the balance will be donated to mental health initiatives, missing persons charitable organisations, or used to directly assist other families navigating the search for their own missing loved ones.

If you have the means to contribute—no matter how small—it makes an immense difference. If you are unable to donate, simply sharing this campaign across your social networks and local community groups is just as powerful.

Thank you all for your love, kindness, and unwavering support in helping us bring our girl home.