Upcoming Events
- Sunday, 26 May 2013
- Tuesday, 13 August 2013
- Friday, 18 October 2013
Ambassadors
Our ambassadors, who come from different backgrounds and career paths, genuinely want to make a difference for youth in crisis, by publicly supporting our work.
Their generous efforts help to raise awareness and funds for our vital youth programs and to give a voice to youth who may not be able to speak up for themselves. We thank them for their commitment and involvement.
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Lady Martin OAM
As the Foundation’s First Lady, Lady Martin has carried on Sir David’s legacy by helping to set up the Foundation to help get youth off the streets and into care and rehabilitation. Lady Martin attends various events as a guest speaker and hosts events with the Foundation’s Women’s Committee to ensure the virtues of service, courage and caring, so honoured by Sir David continue on.
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Andrew Lock
Andrew is Australia’s most accomplished high altitude mountaineer. His travels have seen him lead successful expeditions to Heard Island, Central Asia, South America, Mt Everest and remote areas across the globe. Andrew has used his achievements to inspire others to pursue their personal best and reach the summit! Each year, in our ‘AMP Abseil for Youth’ event, he reminds abseilers that their fear is momentary in comparison to that of the young people in our programs, who must be brave each day as they rebuild their lives.
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Caroline Pemberton
Caroline, former Miss Australia, lives for two things, travel and the camera. Caroline features in programs such as ‘Places We Go,’ and Getaway'. She is also the face of tourism in East Timor, as well as having a role behind the scenes in the development of their tourism industry. Caroline is a passionate advocate for positive body image and a long-time supporter of youth empowerment. She has participated in the past two 'AMP Abseil for Youth' as well as 'Skydive for Youth'.
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Geoff Heugill
Geoff is a celebrated Australian swimmer who is dominant in the Butterfly event. His achievements include Olympic Silver and Bronze Medals, five times World Champion and eight times World Record Holder. As a young person, Geoff used swimming as a means to get through tough times. He is keen to help other young people to turn their lives around and realise their goals.
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Robyn Ross
As the past president of Portrait Artists Australia, Robyn, has commissioned a number of judges, solicitors, celebrity and charity portraits including Russell Crowe, Peter Brock, Sarah Murdoch, Bett Midler and fellow Sir David Martin Foundation Ambassador John Mangos, to name a few. She has been involved in the creation of murals for Darling Harbour Expos and sculptures and ceramics for the Shangri-La Hotel Group. Robyn is an avid supporter of youth creativity and lends her support & encouragement to Creative Youth Initiative students.
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Lieutenant Mark Klopper
Lieutenant Klopper has been a member of the Royal Australian Navy for 32 years and has served onboard a number of ships including HMAS Tobruk, Swan, Success, Torrens, Manoora and represented the Australian Defence Force in Australian Rules. In 1990, Lieutenant Klopper was awarded the Australia Day medallion. Mark is married with three children and has been a dedicated supporter of the Foundation, bringing in over $90,000 through Charity Golf Days over the past six years.
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John Mangos
John is an Australian journalist, news anchor and media trainer who loves nothing more than his family, getting lost in Greek music and the Sydney Swans. John is currently a news presenter for the Seven Network and is a regular guest on Sunrise and The Morning Show programs and a fill in presenter for Seven Morning News and Seven 4.30 News. He is a passionate supporter of various charities and an advocate for youth in crisis.
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- Did you know?
33% of youth aged 16 and 17 years have tried at least one type of illegal substance including; cannabis, hallucinogens, amphetamines, ecstasy, opiates or cocaine...