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Find out more about our latest news, blog posts and upcoming events to raise funds for young people in crisis.


June 6, 2025
What are life skills?
Imagine being 19 and not knowing how to cook a meal, manage money, or navigate…

May 27, 2025
Prevention in Place Conference: Insights from the Frontlines of Community-Led Change. Written by Jennifer Ball.
"Prevention is a powerful tool – it addresses the drivers of disadvantage and helps create…

March 7, 2025
Is this the end of youth as the happiest time of life?
The traditional notion that youth is the happiest time of our lives has been dramatically…

December 20, 2024
The 2024 NSW Drug Summit: Summary
The NSW Drug Summit concluded on December 5th after an extensive consultation process spanning regional…

December 16, 2024
Results of the Mission Australia 2024 Youth Survey
Mission Australia has released the results of its annual Youth Survey, the largest survey of…

December 8, 2024
Behind the Scenes: Youth Advisory Group visits Triple Care Farm
In December, six members of our Youth Advisory Group travelled to Triple Care Farm for…

October 8, 2024
What advice would you give to a young person?
If you could give one piece of advice to a young person struggling with mental…

September 19, 2024
Sir David Martin Foundation welcomes the NSW Drug Summit
Sir David Martin Foundation enthusiastically welcomes the announcement of the 2024 NSW Drug Summit. This…

September 18, 2024
Sir David Martin Foundation joins Fair Treatment campaign for compassionate drug policy
Sir David Martin Foundation is proud to announce our partnership with the Fair Treatment campaign,…

September 17, 2024
Australia’s overdose plight – World Overdose Day
In light of the recent World Overdose Awareness Day, Pennington Institute has released Australia’s Annual…

September 16, 2024
The link between safe housing and recovery from addiction
When people recovering from addiction leave residential treatment, finding a safe and secure place to…