February 21, 2020
Through drought and fire, storms and flood…
After Graduation was postponed in December due to catastrophic fire risk at the farm, hundreds…
News
Find out more about our latest news, blog posts and upcoming events to raise funds for young people in crisis.
January 15, 2020
Triple Care Farm Graduation – postponed due to fire risk
Temperatures were high on the original Graduation date in December 2019. In consultation with the…
December 5, 2019
Youth Survey reveals top concerns for young people
More than 25,000 young people aged 15-19 years old completed the 2019 Youth Survey. The…
November 8, 2019
Five stages of change for young people with addiction
The pathway to recovery requires a deeper understanding of the young person’s readiness for change.…
October 10, 2019
Report highlights the risk of suicide in young people
Mental Health Month in October is a great opportunity to raise awareness of mental health…
October 1, 2019
Steve ‘Commando’ Willis takes on Abseil for Youth
As the Foundation's newest Ambassador, Commando Steve, has committed to abseiling 135 metres down a…
August 19, 2019
What is Dialectical Behaviour Therapy?
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT for short, is commonly used to treat complex mental health…
July 7, 2019
Our young Indigenous Australians
We acknowledge the traditional owners of our land and pay respect to elders, past, present…
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…
