October 21, 2025
Q&A: Gifts in Wills with Ruth Markham
Behind every young person who finds hope and recovery through Sir David Martin Foundation is…
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Find out more about our latest news, blog posts and upcoming events to raise funds for young people in crisis.
September 29, 2025
How Communities Can Work Together to Reduce Teenage Drug Misuse
Adolescence is a time of discovery, but it’s also when many young people may experiment…
September 26, 2025
Why Youth Crisis Support Services Are Vital for Today’s Generation
Young people today are navigating a world filled with challenges. From mental health struggles and…
September 25, 2025
Drug and Alcohol Education for Youth: Why Early Awareness Matters
Young Australians face many pressures during adolescence, from peer influence to mental health challenges. This…
September 22, 2025
Building Emotional Resilience in Youth
Emotional Resilience is the Ability to Adapt and Grow Through Difficulties. It is not something…
September 17, 2025
Overdose Deaths in Australia: A Crisis We Cannot Ignore
In line with World Overdose Awareness Day on 31 August, the Penington Institute has released…
September 15, 2025
The Power of Peer Support in Recovery for Teens and Young Adults
Peer support is a powerful tool for teens and young people who are recovering from…
September 7, 2025
Mapping Australia’s youth AOD services
The findings reveal both encouraging progress and critical gaps that directly impact young people’s access…
September 3, 2025
Leaving A Gift In Your Will
Every year, thousands of individuals choose to include a gift to charity in their Will.…
August 22, 2025
When Cannabis Becomes A Problem For Young People
For a lot of young people, cannabis feels harmless. It’s everywhere. It’s often seen as…
August 5, 2025
What is dialectical behaviour therapy?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is often used to treat substance misuse issues amongst young people.…
July 17, 2025
What is ‘sober curious’?
Being sober curious means approaching alcohol with intention and mindfulness. It’s not about following strict…
June 25, 2025
Who was Sir David Martin?
"We must be constant ambassadors for a cleaner, more honest, happy and sincere society." - Sir…
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…
