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...
by Adrienne | Jun 17, 2021 | Fundraising, News, Supporters
Iris Foundation was the grateful recipient of a cheque for $2,000 at Brisbane Water Rotary’s gala presentation evening on June 3. The funds will directly support the delivery of a Connections 2×2 resilience workshop – two sessions of two hours’...
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...
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...
by Adrienne | Feb 10, 2021 | CBWN, Cool 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...
by Adrienne | Dec 9, 2020 | Fundraising, News, Tree of Dreams
Locals gathered as the fifth annual Budgewoi Tree of Dreams lit up in support of Iris Foundation on December 5. The Budgewoi Tree of Dreams founder, Kylie Skinner, began this special tradition after losing an unforgettable friend to suicide. Never wanting Sarah to be...
