July 7, 2019
Our young Indigenous Australians
We acknowledge the traditional owners of our land and pay respect to elders, past, present…
News
Find out more about our latest news, blog posts and upcoming events to raise funds for young people in crisis.
June 21, 2019
Tackling youth homelessness and its causes
Only 25, Courtney’s life was taken away in just one night. The first shock was…
May 10, 2019
Register your interest for Abseil for Youth 2020
Abseil for Youth is Sir David Martin Foundation's annual major fundraiser. Register your interest to…
April 26, 2019
Tax appeal – show your support to young people like Max
Four years of struggle and despair, without support, and surviving drug and alcohol addiction, physical…
March 27, 2019
Gardening gloves and team spirit
Investa Property Group has been supporting Sir David Martin Foundation in our Abseil for Youth…
March 24, 2019
Staring at your fear directly
By Benjamin Law Diving in bins for food; literally sleeping on the streets; having cockroaches…
March 15, 2019
The value of graduating
And although many young Australians are half way through the first academic semester of 2019,…
March 1, 2019
RANSA Regatta
On a recent sunny Sunday, Anna Beaumont and Lady Martin spent the day on Sydney…
January 30, 2019
Helen Connealy joins the team
The Board of Governors of Sir David Martin Foundation announce the appointment of Helen Connealy…
December 17, 2018
A memorable Graduation at Triple Care Farm
The Southern Highlands' fog welcomed guests as they made their way up Jamberoo Mountain to…
October 18, 2018
An exciting opportunity for Shyla
It's never easy for a young person to put up their hand and ask for…
October 15, 2018
Taking the big step down (33 storeys!) to help our youth up
My partner and I signed up for Abseil for Youth a number of months ago, and while…
October 15, 2018
Youth mental health
Youth mental health in Australia Almost half of all Australians will experience a mental health…
July 7, 2018
Youth homelessness
There are more young homeless Australians than you might think The most recent census shows…
April 20, 2018
What happens after drug and alcohol detoxification?
For the young people who find themselves at David Martin Place (a youth drug and…
January 4, 2018
This year – fill a young person with colours!
One of the students at the farm speaks these words on a video - you…
November 28, 2017
The War on Drugs – a fresh look at addiction
I was completely captivated as each chapter delved deeper into the failings (and successes) of…
March 23, 2017
Why Philanthropists enable real change
When individuals and groups are passionate about an issue, be it local sporting opportunities, environmental…
March 21, 2017
‘Couch Surfing’: the modern homelessness
When I proceeded to pack my suitcase for the third round of furry friend minding,…
