Allison ‘lives on in kids’

FIVE years ago three young girls lost their mum – but she lives on in them.

The daughters of murder victim Allison Baden-Clay are thriving despite their “horrific” ordeal, her family say.

The strength of the girls – now 10, 13 and 15 – has been attributed to the brave spirit of their mum.

“She instilled in them a sense of resilience,” Allison’s sister Vanessa Fowler said yesterday.

“She taught them you continue to be the best you can be.”

Allison’s parents, Priscilla and Geoff Dickie, also paid tribute to the three girls.

“It was their mother’s love that brought them through,” Mrs Dickie said.

“They have just coped ... The girls need to be commend- ed for the way they have carried on their lives.”

Yesterday, more than 170 people attended a fundraiser for the Allison Baden-Clay Foundation, which aims to raise awareness about domestic violence.

Allison’s family and friends were joined by detectives and sporting stars.

Mr Dickie said the first question people asked him was always about the girls.

“The girls are strong,” he said. “They are an example to us of the strength of young people who have been in a horrific situation, but they get on with life. They love their school, they are excelling in everything they do and they are wonderful kids.”

Former real estate agent Gerard Baden-Clay was convicted of his wife Allison’s murder and is serving a life sentence.