SPRING NEWSLETTER 2020 Impact

Time to Celebrate & Evolve 30 YEARS & BEYOND

As the world around us experiences helped save the lives of over 3,000 strength in our vision. significant disruption, here at Sir David young Australians and had a positive The stories and success of our Martin Foundation we continue to impact on countless families. graduates drives our determination to navigate a steady course and work Thank you to all who have participated reach more young people seeking help, diligently to ensure our important work in our special 30th Anniversary especially as the economic, social and is maintained. celebrations and supported our recent health implications of this pandemic On the 10th August 2020 we events and activities. It has been take such a devastating toll nationally. humbling to read the many messages commemorated the life of Rear Admiral With your continued help and support of support, shared memories and Sir KCMG, AO, RAN, 34th we know we can make Sir David’s anecdotes and receive such generous Governor of NSW – remembering a dream of “safety hope and opportunity” endorsement for our future activities. man who embodied the essence of a reality for more young vulnerable service, leadership and humility. With renewed vigour our Foundation Australians than ever before. As we honour Sir David’s outstanding now harnesses these sentiments of Now that’s something worth celebrating! life and legacy, we also celebrate 30 celebration and optimism to fuel our future endeavours. years of the family foundation Above: Rear Admiral Sir David Martin KCMG, established in his name – which has We also look to the future to maintain AO, RAN, 34th Governor of NSW.

Sir David Martin Foundation 1 martinfoundation.org.au Report reveals

Foreword high demand About us Sir David Martin Foundation is a 30 year-old Family Foundation, helping young people in crisis. We enable best practice models of treatment for youth drug and alcohol addiction. Our vision of safety, hope and opportunity for all vulnerable young Australians has empowered them to independence with 92% engaged in education and employment. As the major philanthropic partner of Mission , we have raised over $65 million since 1990 and are the primary funder of Mission Australia’s Triple Care Farm, a best practice, holistic treatment centre for young people affected by drug and alcohol issues. EvolveOver 3,0002020: young people’s lives have been saved, with zero suicide attempts among and unmet need those we have reached. Are we doingIn enough2020 we celebrate 30 years for of supporting Triple Care Farm. An evaluation of Triple Care Farm published in 2015 found that the program has had a significant positive young peoplesocial andwith economic impactdrug on young people, their families and carers, Government and the wider alcohol and drug sector.Executive It has helped to change, if not save, summary the lives of That is because Triple Care Farm offers integrated care, is responsive to different contexts of young and peoplealcohol and their families,hundreds addiction?and of actively young involves Australians. young people in their care. Part of the success of Triple Care Farm is due to the fact we measure, monitor and report the On Wednesday 12th August our The report shows that almost outcomes of our young people, and translate findings from research into practice. Sir However,David there isMartin limited evidenceThere Foundationeither is frominsufficient Australia research or overseas into about the whateffectiveness works to supportof treatment programs for young people with drug and 1 young people with problematic drugalcohol or alcohol addiction, use. Asboth a result, in Australia in 2019 and we commissionedoverseas. To thisbridge this gap in knowledge, Sir David Martin Foundation researchResearch to understand market needscommissioned Report across Australia research and to to establish identify: what published evidence exists of best practice treatment for young people who are using drugs and alcohol in a harmful way. Patron, Her Excellency the Honourable 40% (76,000) of all those This is the first such research report• intobest the and youth emerging alcohol and practices other drug from sector Australia in Australia. and overseas A key learning of this work is that there• areas is continuing of demand high demand and unmet for programs need across in relation Australia, to treatment and programs for young people with with unmet need that is particularly highdrug in certain and alcoholgroups of addiction young people, in Australia.particularly in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This research has highlighted gaps in the service system and opportunities for future focus. Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of requesting help for drug and The research has shown we need to do more for these young people – some of the most vulnerable in the country. And while data is limited in Australia on the effectiveness of youth alcohol and other drug programs, the literature offers us a clear roadmap of the way forward. Sir David Martin Foundation is using this work with our partner, Mission Australia, to help develop formally launched a alcohol addiction in Australia future strategies, refine programs and scale effective treatment models. We hope that the findings will be useful forHIGH others DEMAND: in the sector There to enable is a high us to demand work together for programs. to meet While use of alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs is declining the needs of more young people who are instruggling Australia, with 38% alcohol (76,000 and drugs.people) of thoseKey accessing findings alcohol and include:drug treatments were under the age of 30 in 2017-2018. each year are under the age of 3 new research report ‘Evolve 2020: Are GAPS IN FUNDING AND SERVICE CO-ORDINATION: There is inadequate funding and service coordination from all levels of government. Helen Connealy General Manager INADEQUATE RURAL AND REGIONAL OPTIONS: There are not enough treatment options outside larger cities. Sir David Martin Foundation 4 we doing enough for young people with 30. However, a lack of youth SIR DAVID MARTIN FOUNDATION RESEARCH REPORT 2020 LACK OF YOUTH SPECIFIC TREATMENT: There is a lack of youth-specific treatment, particularly residential

withdrawal and rehabilitation programs. As a result, young people are being treated in adult programs.

WIDESPREAD UNMET NEED: There is unmet need across the country, particularly in Aboriginal and Torres drug and alcohol addiction?’ specific treatment options leaves Strait Islander communities. those under youth justice supervision,

lesbian, gay or bisexual. 7 Other priority cohorts include young people with co-morbid mental health conditions,

LIMITED DATA: There is limited11 data collection in Australia, and there is also a need for better integrated many of these young people in adult 9 5 young people in rural and remote communities Commissioned by Sir David Martin measurement and evaluation. 6

programs not tailored to their needs. 10 and those identifying as Foundation, Evolve 2020 makes seven 8 key recommendations calling for a The report recommendations will now 2 SIR DAVID MARTIN FOUNDATION RESEARCH REPORT 2020 nationwide expansion of youth-specific be used as the basis for awareness, services to prevent vulnerable young collaboration and informing our future SIR DAVID MARTIN FOUNDATION RESEARCH REPORT 2020 people being caught in a debilitating funding. You can read the full report at and lifelong cycle of addiction. martinfoundation.org.au 4 3 SIR DAVID MARTIN FOUNDATION RESEARCH REPORT 2020

RECOMMENDATION 1 – Youth specific RECOMMENDATION 5 – Culturally 5 Develop youth-specific programs across appropriate programs prevention and harm minimisation, withdrawal, Provide more and improved access to culturally rehabilitation and aftercare. appropriate programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, that include connection to Country, family, kin and community. RECOMMENDATION 2 – System-wide Engage government, service providers and communities to develop systemic change. RECOMMENDATION 6 – Family focused care Develop therapeutic interventions through family RECOMMENDATION 3 – Integrated care focused therapy to address the risk and protective Develop and deliver holistic programs, involving factors in a young person’s environment that multiple services that address the complex needs affect their drug and alcohol use. of young people with drug and alcohol addiction.

RECOMMENDATION 4 – Aftercare RECOMMENDATION 7 – Diverse care Provide aftercare to all young people following Provide a variety of supports to suit the individual withdrawal or rehabilitation treatment, directly or young person, their context and the complexity in partnership with other providers. of their needs.

Sir David Martin Foundation 2 martinfoundation.org.au Meet Elli – our new Youth Ambassador

High School Certificate, with a view to associated with before my recovery – starting a Forensic Science degree. and those conversations were hard to She also has an interest in law – and have. But the program teaches you hopes to one day embark on a career about accountability and good choices advocating for victims of crime. – and that’s what’s working for me at the moment. I’m building a new life.” Elli is a strong advocate of the “I do consider myself Aftercare program – crediting her to still be in recovery,” support worker Linda with setting her said Elli. up for success in the outside world. “Leaving Triple Care Farm was just as frightening and daunting as arriving “It’s a daily thing. I have professional there, to be honest. I was new to Elli, 22, has a wide smile that can light help I can call on, but mostly I feel I and had no support or real up a room… and a zest for learning have the tools and self-awareness to connections’ she said. ‘Linda was my that’s infectious. know when I need to check myself. top person – she was fantastic. She When I feel myself struggling I have a But behind that smile lies a steely helped me find my feet and open me few select family and friends I can talk determination that’s helped this young up to new opportunities I didn’t think I to, but then I focus on exercise, eating woman overcome adversity and set a was capable of. She gave real well and things like journaling or my art.” new course for her life. authentic support. She was there and I “For me structure and routine really wasn’t all on my own.” “I had a very troubled childhood and I turned to drugs and alcohol to help. Attending classes, studying and As part of her role of Youth Ambassador self-medicate, I guess, to cope with working out daily is really important Elli has already made a live TV the uncomfortable feelings I was and the prospect of going to university appearance on Studio Ten and been a experiencing.” next year keeps me motivated and guest speaker at our Understanding focussed.” Youth Addiction event. “This escalated really Elli says that part of recovery is making Thanks Elli for your generosity in sharing tough decisions. “I made a conscious your story and being a voice for young quickly to the point decision to cut ties with many people I people. where I had to make a choice about the To help young people in crisis, our family foundation trajectory I wanted my needs consistent funding. life to take… and for Regular monthly giving allows us to plan for the me… that choice was future, knowing what funds will be available. Donate recovery!” Your gift can be small or large, but we appreciate it monthly even more. today Elli has generously agreed to be our Please see the enclosed donation form, call Youth Ambassador – sharing her (02) 9219 2002 or donate online. experience and insights to help others. After graduating from Triple Care Farm in 2018, Elli is now living independently martinfoundation.org.au/donate-now and studying at TAFE to complete her

Sir David Martin Foundation 3 martinfoundation.org.au No short Supply of naval support

From our GM Mental Health Month this October will have more relevance than ever before. In 2020, our understanding and empathy for mental illness is far greater and we know the impact of COVID will The crew of Supply (II) during their Reset Challenge create much more stress for vulnerable young Australians. We are excited to announce a Thank you, our supporters, for all you partnership with the ship’s company of do. As well as the much needed the Navy’s new Supply class Auxiliary donations, we couldn’t do the work Oiler Replenishment ship, Supply (II), we do without a team of volunteers who have generously nominated our who generously give their time, energy Foundation as their charity of choice. and expertise to us. My thanks to our Commanding Officer, Captain Ben Board of Governors, our Youth Hissink and the crew are participating in Ambassador Elli, ABC broadcaster the Reset Challenge as their first Sophie Scott and our Reset Challenge fundraising activity – completing a the original HMAS Supply in 1979 – so Ambassador Phil Kearns. series of health and wellness activities this relationship has special significance The Reset Challenge campaign will as they await the arrival of their new for us all,” said Captain Hissink engage more people to our cause, vessel from Spain. “We are delighted to kick off our allowing us to bring some positive “NUSHIP Supply (II) is proud to be fundraising efforts with the Reset change to our lives whilst helping supporting Sir David Martin Foundation Challenge and look forward to growing young people in crisis. Partnerships and the important work they do for this relationship into the future.” such as the Navy are so valuable to young people in crisis. Sir David Martin Thank you to Captain Hissink and the us and we’d like to invite more was a former Commanding Officer of Supply (II) crew for coming aboard. organisations to engage in our work. Please share our story with your

$11.95 INCL GST AUG/SEPT 2020 TM® friends and colleagues and if you know anyone who would like to HCOUNTRY LIFE INi THEg h SOUTHERN HIGHLANDSli fOF AUSTRALIAe Janet and Tim Storrier’s HOPEWOOD help us, do please get in touch at HOUSE Media spotlight [email protected] Did you catch our Connealy was also interviewed about Many thanks, as always, welcome back WEDDINGS appearances in the the Evolve 2020 research report on MORTON VIEWS saving lives a dramatic at Triple Care Farm Bundanoon garden media over recent ABC’s State-Wide Drive program on STELLAR CELLAR the search for Stalin’s secret wine collection months? Our 12th August, appearing the next day on Foundation, the Martin family and live TV for Studio Ten alongside our Mission Australia’s Triple Care Farm Youth Ambassador Elli. Follow our Helen Connealy were extensively featured in the latest Facebook page to keep up to date with General Manager issue of High Life magazine. Helen all of our latest media coverage.

Sir David Martin Foundation 4 martinfoundation.org.au Care in the time of COVID

“My time here at TCF has come to an end so soon, the weeks have just flown by. I remember being in my first couple of weeks complaining to my partner saying there is no way I would ever be able to do it.

Treating our young people has become in full mask, gowns and gloves could And look where I am! I feel more complex in the COVID world. naturally be very daunting for young like I have accomplished so Despite this, Mission Australia’s Gabriella people arriving for residential treatment. much since entering the Holmes says Triple Care Farm has But Gabriella says extensive preparation farm as the little lost kid managed to adjust and continue its and communication has been crucial. support for young people. that was looking to find who “There is already a high level of anxiety he was as a person and with “Our model and many day-to-day for our young people coming to the processes have had to change, which program. But the new intake restrictions the help of all the staff and has been difficult, but the program team have made things very difficult. other students I have finally and the young people have been very “We’ve addressed this by having open responsive,” said Gabriella. found out what it means to communication with the young people be me. David Martin Place Nurse Educator, and their families before they arrive so Beth Horner, has been part of the team they know what to expect. I always say the farm has implementing new clinical and Personal “They know, for example, that they’ll be actually saved my life. I owe Protective Equipment (PPE) procedures greeted by a staff member in full PPE, to protect staff and students. so much to this place, without and have a COVID screening test coming here my life was “It’s been a really interesting journey for before they enter. I think that the staff, who haven’t needed to adhere decreases the anxiety about COVID destined to be cut short. to this stringent level of infection control management because they could I am very confident to be previously,” said Beth. clearly see that we had it covered and “Early on we had sessions that that we’d keep them safe. graduating from the program involved educating staff about correct “Maintaining personal connection is so and I am so positive that my PPE techniques, the importance of important. I say to my team, ‘make sure life is only moving forwards hand hygiene and also reviewing the your eyes are smiling’. You can still be from this point onwards. changes in process from pre-COVID yourself, even if you are presenting with to now and really thinking through the a mask and a gown. Thank you for having me consequences of all our actions, “I’m very proud that due to ongoing and stay here, I mean it from the including the steps we’d take in the transparent conversations with our event that any signs or symptoms bottom of my heart.” young people and staff we’ve been able were identified.” Letter from Triple Care Farm Graduate – name to manage any heightened level of withheld for privacy reasons. Being met at the car by staff donned COVID-related anxiety.”

Sir David Martin Foundation 5 martinfoundation.org.au Virtual Spring Country Lunch Spring has sprung in the NSW Southern Highlands – why not join Philanthropy Manager Anna Beaumont at Triple Care Farm for our Virtual Spring Country Lunch?

Guest Speakers: Gabriella Holmes and Kurt Eyding from Triple Care Farm

Date: Thursday 15th October 2020 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Thanks for Location: Online via Zoom – a link to join this event will be emailed upon RSVP helping us Reset!

Thank you to everyone who has so generously RSVP: Tuesday 13th October to Anna at supported our new online fundraiser, Reset Challenge. [email protected] or register online at martinfoundation.org.au Follow our participants’ progress and donate at: resetchallenge.org.au We hope to see (donation pages will be open until you there! Phil Kearns the end of October).

30 years of helping young people in crisis Help us continue his vision by leaving a gift in your Will

Contact Sir David’s daughter, Anna on (02) 9219 2079 or [email protected]

15 April 1933 – 10 August 1990 martinfoundation.org.au Rear Admiral Sir David Martin KCMG AO RAN, 34TH GOVERNOR OF NSW

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