News
Find out more about our latest news, blog posts and upcoming events to raise funds for young people in crisis.
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…
October 18, 2023
Caring for your mental health
During Mental Health Month we are delving into all the aspects of mental health. It’s…
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…
October 10, 2023
World Homeless Day 2023
Everyone deserves to have a secure and safe place to call home. Unfortunately, that is…
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…
September 28, 2023
Aftercare: Helping young people stay well
This September is Recovery Month, and we are shining a spotlight on the recovery process.…
September 21, 2023
Connection is the opposite of addiction
Societal stigma that blames people for addiction is a serious barrier to their recovery. It…
August 31, 2023
September is Recovery Month
This September we are proud to acknowledge Recovery Month. This month, we will be promoting…
August 25, 2023
Sydney’s Drug Court expands
In welcome news, the NSW Drug Court has announced that it is expanding, giving more…
August 18, 2023
Georgia breaks the cycle
Georgia* came to Triple Care Farm as a young person who had lost her direction…
June 1, 2023
Reconciliation Week 2023
This Reconciliation Week, Sir David Martin Foundation stands united in solidarity and reverence for the…
May 25, 2023
Australia’s recreational vaping ban
In a major crackdown on the growing epidemic of vaping among young Australians, the Australian…
May 24, 2023
Cocaine Nation: Australia’s Alarming Drug Crisis
This week the ABC published an article, "Cocaine Nation: The Volatile Lives Behind Australia's Booming…
