There are many different kinds of drugs in our society today.
The most common ones are nicotine and alcohol which are both legal,
but by no means any less harmful.
The most dangerous thing about taking drugs is the consequences.
And you have to be aware of these potentially life-threatening dangers.
There is one thing we all have in common - dreams and aspirations.
Some may be big, and some may be small.
But one things for sure, we all have them.
This is to attest that Darren Marton has been
commissioned by the N.R.L to deliver "The No-Way Campaign"
a drug & alcohol awareness program with our junior representative sides.
Darren is to be commended for his work and is assured
of the continuing support of the N.R.L Education and Welfare Program.
Mathew Francis -
NRL Education & Welfare Manager
Parent Feedback
To Whom it may concern,
Darren spoke with our Year 5 & 6 students, teachers and parents at Warragamba Public School in 2007. His address was outstanding in every aspect, starting from when he was a young sporting star and progressing in chronological order through his life giving us an incredibly valuable insight into the shocking effects of drug and alcohol addiction. The kids didn’t lose interest for one moment as Darren; sounding very Steve Irwin like; showed his video, involved them with reading his pamphlet, asked them questions about what he had said, and handed out t-shirts. Only a person who has experienced the curse of drug addition can tell this story and make such a huge impact on young minds. As a police officer of 24 years I know exactly what drugs would have done to Darren. So to see him now, totally against the odds, out there doing this type of work for our kids is just unreal. I don’t know him at all but I’m incredibly moved to see this guy doing so well. Darren was absolutely outstanding. His presentation was hard hitting and incredibly valuable. It can only be done by a drug addict and there aren’t many who make it out, and then have the oral communication skills to talk to kids. Please, please, don’t let this man go. It’s so important that he delivers his message to as many kids as he humanly can.
David Lonergan - Silverdale
Hello Darren,
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for presenting your”Drug & Alcohol” awareness and information workshop to our boys the other night at Camden. I have been working in Corrective Services for 23 years and I personally see on a daily basis the damage that drugs and alcohol have on young people, especially over the very short period of time they have been using. The commitment and enthusiasm with which you delivered and displayed in your talks, and your explanation of points 1, 2 & 3 were easy to follow and understandable. My son was able to learn a great deal from what you had to say and I hope that he will always remember what you had to say “No-Way”. Once again many thanks and keep up the great effort, it is really appreciated in what you are doing and trying to achieve along the way with how you are educating our youth about this very important subject that effects us daily in society.
Regards - Mick Pezzano
Dear Mr. Marton,
On behalf of Granville Boys School, I wish to put on record our appreciation of “The No-Way Campaign” you presented to our children. Your strong belief in educating our youth about drug addiction and the importance of making good choices and your wonderful rapport with students of all ages, especially the Year 7 students was clearly witnessed. Your ability to connect with students, particular about such a sensitive topic is a gift. We are fortunate to have had someone of your professional expertise and credentials volunteer time from your busy schedule to speak to our boys. I’d like to express my sincerest thanks once more. THANK YOU!
Mrs. Hala Maaliki - P & C President
Dear Darren,
I would like to take a moment to congratulate you on your personal and challenging presentation of The No-Way Campaign. The message that you are sharing with the youth within our community about your experiences with drugs and the consequences of the choices each of us make is extremely thought provoking. As a school principal, I firmly believe we need to educate our young people to the danger of drugs and the very real consequences that follow. We often hear very sad stories in the news about such individuals but rarely do we have the opportunity to hear a first hand account, especially an account with such a positve new start. Your honesty in telling your story makes the message all the more real. The brochure that you have developed is excellent and the message very clear. Reading through the brochure ensured all heard the message. Your encouragement to the young readers was also great. I wish you every success with the campaign as you share your experiences and encourage others to make good, informed choices about drugs.
Su Newbery - School Principal