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Find out more about our latest news, blog posts and upcoming events to raise funds for young people in crisis.
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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…
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May 2, 2024
Understanding cannabis use in Australia
A new report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare provides an illuminating snapshot…
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April 23, 2024
Youth Network Expansion Report, April 2024
Twice as many young people have received Aftercare across Australia in the first twelve months…
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February 12, 2024
Exploring Youth Justice Through “Saplings” Performance
Members of Sir David Martin Foundation staff and Youth Advisory Group recently had the opportunity…
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January 9, 2024
Connection: Walking together
As part of the launch of the 2023 Annual Report, we were honoured to work…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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November 7, 2023
An update from Sam
When Sam was 19, her doctor told her mother she would need “full time care…
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October 18, 2023
Caring for your mental health
During Mental Health Month we are delving into all the aspects of mental health. It’s…
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October 12, 2023
Mental Health is More Than Just Mental
Mental health is a deeply personal journey and affects everyone differently. It is not just…
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October 10, 2023
World Homeless Day 2023
Everyone deserves to have a secure and safe place to call home. Unfortunately, that is…
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October 2, 2023
Understanding the link between mental health and addiction
October is a month of reflection and action—a time when the world comes together to…
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September 28, 2023
Aftercare: Helping young people stay well
This September is Recovery Month, and we are shining a spotlight on the recovery process.…
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September 21, 2023
Connection is the opposite of addiction
Societal stigma that blames people for addiction is a serious barrier to their recovery. It…
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September 8, 2023
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
In Australia alone, nearly 10 million people have been affected by suicide, which equates to…