by Adrienne | Feb 25, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Leaning in to challenge fear Many of us love a challenge, mental or physical, that makes us feel energised, focused and completely alive. Yet when it comes to the hurdles we haven’t planned for, we tend to retreat into our fears, lean on our vices and slip into...
by Adrienne | Feb 18, 2021 | Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters
Give a little, get a lot We’ve all heard the saying, ‘it’s better to give than receive’ – now research has proven that giving to others yields huge benefits for your mental health. When you begin to focus on the little things you can do for others, you disrupt...
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 | Aug 11, 2020 | Lived Experience, Mental Health Awareness, News, Newsletters, Tree of Dreams, Youth Mental Health
Though official data is some way off, there is little doubt that anxiety and social isolation have spiked during the current public health crisis. To help mitigate the impact on mental health, Iris Foundation has developed a new Connections 2×2 Workshop for students...
by Adrienne | Aug 4, 2020 | CBWN, Cool Connections in School, Events, News, Newsletters, Y-Connections, Youth Mental Health
As life cautiously shifts a little towards normal, we are so pleased to have the opportunity to return to schools with our Cool Connections program. The program is based on resilience and connections, attributes that are more important than ever in today’s...
by Adrienne | Oct 5, 2017 | Newsletters
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