Walter Mikac

[2] Today, Mikac works as a motivational speaker and is the author of a book called To Have And To Hold.

He has also written a book called The Circle of Life: Replacing Hardship with Love about dealing with grief and tragedy when it strikes.

[3] He was also a co-founder of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation, which was set up in their memory to provide support for children who are the victims of violent crime.

[4] In 2000, he married sports journalist Kim Sporton in a private ceremony and then in 2001 they had a daughter, Isabella.

[5] Mikac was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2018 Australia Day Honours "For significant service to the community as an advocate for gun control, and to the protection of children through social welfare programs.