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Your kindness and compassion means so much to so many young people just like Nikki.

It’s only through the generosity of our supporters that we can fund life-changing services like Triple Care Farm.

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Please help more teenagers like Nikki

Take the next step today and help a teenager like Nikki break free of addiction.

Please donate now.

Addiction is never a choice someone makes, especially not a child.

With the right help, Nikki will get her second chance. A chance to overcome the trauma she suffered as a girl and live the healthy, happy life she deserves. Your support means so much to so many young people just like Nikki.

The programs we fund are PROVEN TO WORK.

3,000 vulnerable young Australians have already recovered from their addiction. In the six months after they graduate from the program, we see:

  • 0 suicide attempts

  • 100% of young people in housing

Our mission is to save as many young people from addiction, homelessness and mental illness as possible. With the RIGHT CARE, young people can conquer addiction and thrive.

Thank you for showing you care. Can you have even more impact today?

YES I CAN HELP

The programs we fund are PROVEN TO WORK.

3,000 vulnerable young Australians have already recovered from their addiction. In the six months after graduating from the program, we see:

  • 0 suicide attempts

  • 100% of young people in housing

Your donation will help give a young person the second chance they deserve

Sir David Martin Foundation funds Triple Care Farm – a purpose-built treatment facility designed for young people to get well and overcome their addiction, with:

  • A safe and supportive environment, including 24/7 clinical support, to detox from drugs and alcohol
  • 1-1 counselling to help them overcome past trauma and develop the confidence and strength they need to leave their addiction behind
  • Schooling and essential vocational training to prepare residents for new opportunities once they complete their treatment
  • Dedicated youth workers to help each young person stay on track when they return to their normal lives.
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Will you take the next step?

It costs $50,000 for one person to complete the life-changing withdrawal and rehabilitation programs we fund.

A regular donation is the best way to ensure support for Triple Care Farm well into the future, by locking in reliable funding that our counsellors and social workers can depend on.

You can help hundreds of teenagers and young adults crying out for the specialised support they can only get at Triple Care Farm.

Help save a young life today.

40% of Australians 

requesting help for drug and alcohol addiction are under 30

93% of young people

who need our help also live with mental illness, often undiagnosed

Suicide is the leading cause of death for young Australians.

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About us

Sir David Martin Foundation is a 30-year old family foundation, helping young people in crisis. The Foundation is named after the former Governor of NSW and the Martin family continues to drive the vision of Sir David, to give safety, hope and opportunity to all vulnerable young Australians. We are the major funder of Mission Australia’s Triple Care Farm, a unique, holistic treatment centre which each year gives over 200 vulnerable young Australians, aged 16-24, a safe place to get well and prepare for new opportunities.

Find help

If you need urgent help right now, please call 000 or contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 for immediate 24/7 crisis support.
Visit our Find help page to locate youth drug and alcohol support or services near you