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Tune In For Ten this Mental Health Month

Tune In For Ten this Mental Health Month

by Adrienne | Oct 1, 2021 | Events, Fundraising, Mental Health Awareness, News

October is Mental Health Month and the challenge Tune in for Ten is simple – every day for 10 days, tune into other people and find ways to give. Brighten someone’s day – that someone can even be you!  It is well known that giving and helping others...
Tree of Dreams campaign heads online

Tree of Dreams campaign heads online

by Adrienne | Sep 16, 2021 | Events, Mental Health Awareness, News, Supporters, Tree of Dreams

Due to current social restrictions, Iris Foundation’s annual Tree of Dreams campaign, which coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, went virtual this year. In lieu of a public gathering, locals were encouraged to light a candle in...

Iris Foundation approaching our 15th anniversary

by Adrienne | Jul 5, 2021 | Events, News, Partnerships, Supporters

We think it’s worth celebrating – 15 years of supporting our Central Coast community to help reduce the risk of suicide. Founded by Bev Baldwin and Dawn Hooper in 2006, Iris Foundation has grown from a small-scale fundraiser to become an organisation that...
Breakers helps Debbie Gaunt Foundation raise funds for doctor training

Breakers helps Debbie Gaunt Foundation raise funds for doctor training

by Adrienne | May 21, 2021 | Events, Fundraising, Lived Experience, Mental Health Awareness, News, Partnerships, Supporters

A golf day hosted by Breakers Country Club on May 14 has raised more than $11,000 to help train doctors to better recognise the mental health impacts of perimenopause on women. The event supported local charity the Debbie Gaunt Foundation, which works to  raise...
Iris fundraiser at La Carta – bellissimo!

Iris fundraiser at La Carta – bellissimo!

by Adrienne | May 6, 2021 | Events, Fundraising, News, Supporters

Long-time Iris Foundation supporters Robert and Silvava Natoli have spoiled us once again with a home-made Italian fundraising feast! The pround Iris Foundation Ambassadors hosted dinner their their Wyong business, La Carta Art Gallery Cafe, on May 1. Guests were...

Iris Foundation looking ahead in 2021

by Adrienne | Feb 10, 2021 | CBWN, Connections in School, Events, Fundraising, News, Newsletters, Partnerships

Like most small community organisations, Iris Foundation works hard to maximise the positive impact created from the resources we have. We continuously review our programs and events to ensure they are COVID-safe, efficient, and worthwhile for all involved. Having...
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  • Iris Foundation Year in Review 2022
  • New Website upgrade
  • Budgewoi Tree of Dreams
  • Debbie Gaunt Foundation Update
  • Reframing Resilience

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