Sammy D Foundation programs are delivered in schools by trained facilitators, often supported by lived experience speakers whose stories create emotional engagement and long-term retention.
Impact educates young people about the negative impacts of violence, teaching them to keep themselves and their mates safe.
Party Wise is an alcohol and other drug education program designed to reduce drug related harm among young people to make safe, positive decisions.
What's the Story is an eight week program that engages young men in conversations about the sort of person they'd like to be a man and different conceptions of masculinity.
Game Changers partners with sporting clubs and officials to create a sporting environment where respect, fun and personal growth come first.
True Colours is an eight week, critical inquiry program aimed at preventing bullying and violence.
Adulting 101 is a six to eight week program to support young people in the transition from adolescence into adulthood.
Community mentoring provides one to one support for a young person experiencing trauma, disadvantage or social isolation.
“I was walking through the mall the other day and a group of teens were behind me and one of the young lads was getting worked up about and his mates said to him – “think of Sammy D, mate, calm down, it is not worth it”
Your work has an impact – thanks to you and your team for keeping young people informed and safe.”
Olivia Thomas
Bank SA Foundation Manager
“Since engaging the Foundation in 2013 to form a partnership with our school we have seen an 82% reduction in threatened or actual violence. The education programs make a difference to our community and have contributed significantly to the creation of a safe learning environment at (our) school.”
— Roger Nottage Principal
John Pirie Secondary School
Impact is an endorsed program on the South Australian Department for Education External Wellbeing Directory.