by Adrienne | Jul 28, 2020 | Connections in School, News, Supporters, Youth Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on Iris Foundation’s work to promote hope, resilience and connections in the Central Coast community. Mandatory closures brought an immediate halt to our Cool Connections program running in local primary schools during...
by Adrienne | Dec 9, 2019 | Events, Fundraising, Lived Experience, News, Tree of Dreams, Youth Mental Health
The fourth annual Budgewoi Tree of Dreams lighting ceremony took place on Saturday, 7 December. The Tree of Dreams is an important community fundraiser for Iris Foundation each year. Donations flow directly into resilience-building programs like Cool Connections in...
by Adrienne | Sep 27, 2019 | Fundraising, News, Supporters, Youth Mental Health
Iris Foundation is thrilled to be chosen as one of 100 nationwide Westpac Foundation Community Grant recipients for 2019.This $10,000 grant will help the Foundation to deliver Y-Connections programs that are tailored to address the needs of students in years 7 and...
by Adrienne | Sep 4, 2019 | Events, Fundraising, Mental Health Awareness, News, Partnerships, Volunteers, Youth Mental Health
Iris Foundation was the lucky beneficiary of a fundraising barbecue at the University of Newcastle’s Ourimbah campus on September 3. The team from the Ideas and Network Synergy (INS) Innovation and Entrepreneurship student club cooked up a scrumptious bacon and...
by Adrienne | May 15, 2019 | CBWN, Fundraising, News, Supporters, Youth Mental Health
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2019, Robson Partners Accountants partnered with our Community and Business Women’s Network to host the Women Wisdom Wealth breakfast seminar, empowering women to take control of their financial wellbeing.With the...