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…
News
Find out more about our latest news, blog posts and upcoming events to raise funds for young people in crisis.
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…
September 10, 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
In Australia alone, nearly 10 million people have been affected by suicide, which equates to…
August 14, 2024
Anna Beaumont reflects on the Foundation’s history
Anna Beaumont, Sir David and Lady Martin’s daughter, worked for the Foundation from 2011 until…
June 3, 2024
Celebrating Pride Month: A message from Kacie Fahey
Yaama (hello), my name is Kacie and I am a member of the Sir David…
May 2, 2024
Understanding cannabis use in Australia
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare provides an illuminating snapshot…
April 23, 2024
Youth Network Expansion Report, April 2024
Twice as many young people have received Aftercare across Australia in the first twelve months…
February 12, 2024
Exploring Youth Justice Through “Saplings” Performance
Members of Sir David Martin Foundation staff and Youth Advisory Group recently had the opportunity…
January 9, 2024
Connection: Walking together
As part of the launch of the 2023 Annual Report, we were honoured to work…
December 12, 2023
A message from the Governor of New South Wales
We are honoured that our Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, the…
December 7, 2023
Mission Australia 2023 Youth Survey released
Mission Australia’s annual Youth Survey has been released, revealing that the biggest issues for young…
November 22, 2023
Statement of Solidarity with First Nations Communities
Sir David Martin Foundation is proud to stand in solidarity with First Nations communities in…
November 8, 2023
We’ve joined the #RaiseTheAge Partner Network
Sir David Martin Foundation is excited to announce that we have joined the campaign to…
November 7, 2023
An update from Sam
When Sam was 19, her doctor told her mother she would need “full time care…
