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2019 CBWN Women’s Resilience Awards launched

The inaugural 2019 Women's Resilience Awards were launched during the Community and Business Women's Network Christmas luncheon at Soldiers Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on December 5. The awards are intended for Central Coast women who deserve to be...

Learning to stress less with Behind The Seen

Iris Foundation was proud to support the ‘First Response: Stress Less’ event for emergency services workers and their families on World Mental Health Day, October 10.

Westpac Foundation Grant to fund youth program

Iris Foundation will pilot a new youth program thanks to $10,000 Westpac Foundation Community Grant.

Tree of Dreams Lights the Way

The 2018 Tree of Dreams campaign culminated with a public lighting ceremony at Wyong Milk Factory on September 6.

Father’s Day Fun at Bunnings Lake Haven

Iris Foundation joined the fun at a Father’s Day event at Bunnings Lake Haven on August 30.

Tree of Dreams Public Lighting Ceremony

Iris Foundation would like to invite all members of the Central Coast community to a public lighting ceremony for the Tree of Dreams on Thursday, September 6.

Tree of Dreams Campaign Spreads Message of Hope

The annual Tree of Dreams suicide prevention awareness campaign began on Saturday 18 August, offering locals a chance to share messages of hope, support and remembrance with others in the community.

New suicide prevention tools for the Central Coast

A new online suicide prevention resource that addresses the specific needs of Central Coast residents was launched earlier this month.

The Ripple Effect

Whilst it may not have been a typical movie night with the topic as suicide prevention, the screening of The Ripple Effect brought together over 100 locals who are passionate about reducing suicide in our Central Coast community. It was an evening of conversations,...