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...
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 | 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...
by Adrienne | Oct 15, 2020 | CBWN, Events, Fundraising, Lived Experience, News, Partnerships, Supporters
Increased awareness of mental health and its impact on people and communities has been an important beacon of hope throughout this tumultuous year. In response to sustained increases in demand for services, stakeholders including governments, schools, community...
by Adrienne | Oct 9, 2020 | Events, Fundraising, Lived Experience, Mental Health Awareness, News, Partnerships
Iris is proud to support a new local charity, the Debbie Gaunt Foundation. Launched on World Mental Health Day (October 10), the Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to better understand the mental health impacts of perimenopause – the transition during which a...
by Adrienne | Oct 23, 2019 | Events, Lived Experience, News, Partnerships
Iris Foundation was proud to support the first This is My Brave show ever staged on the Central Coast on October 20. TIMBA Australia draws on the power of storytelling to break down the stigma that surrounds mental illness. The Central Coast show was staged at the...
