Sir David Martin Foundation - Helping young people in crisis

The Sir David Martin Foundation is a non-profit organisation created in 1990 by the late Governor of NSW, Sir David Martin, who had a dream of  "safety, hope and opportunity for all young Australians".

• Our Goal is to get more young people off the streets, away from unhealthy situations and into care and rehabilitation.
• Our Vision is to create an environment where young people can grow up in safety, with hope and opportunity.
• Our Mission is to provide the programs and financial resources necessary, to enable young people to achieve their full potential.

The Foundation is run by a small team of passionate staff and volunteers who raise money to support particular Mission Australia programs that deliver high levels of care and encouragement, allowing homeless and troubled young people to regain their health, develop a new sense of self-belief and turn their lives around.

The Sir David Martin Foundation currently supports the following four programs as well as a scholarship fund:

Triple Care Farm located in Robertson, provides rehabilitation for young people with complex needs including drug and alcohol problems, mental health issues and homelessness.

Creative Youth Initiative located in Surry Hills, is an innovative program that encourages marginalised young people to resolve issues through art and music.

South West Youth Services is a preventative and early intervention service that aims to prevent young people in South West Sydney from entering the ‘no home, no job’ cycle.

Shopfront Youth Legal Centre located in Darlinghurst, is an award-winning free legal service program for homeless and disadvantaged young people.

The Foundation also helps to support young people pursuing further education through the Sir David Martin Foundation Scholarship Fund.