by Adrienne | Nov 27, 2020 | Fundraising, News, Supporters
Iris Foundation is thrilled to have taken out the November round of Greater Bank’s #GreaterCentralCoast community funding program. For winning the November community vote, Iris Foundation will receive $2,000, which will help to cover essential operational costs,...
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 | Jul 28, 2020 | Events, Mental Health Awareness, News, Supporters
Though official data is some way off, there is little doubt among those on the front-line that anxiety and depression have spiked during the current public health crisis. To help mitigate the impact on mental health, Iris Foundation has adapted its Connections...
by Adrienne | Jul 28, 2020 | Connections in School, News, Supporters, Youth Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impact on Iris Foundation’s work to promote hope, resilience and connections in the Central Coast community. Mandatory closures brought an immediate halt to our Cool Connections program running in local primary schools during...
by Adrienne | Jul 28, 2020 | Fundraising, Mental Health Awareness, News, Supporters
Iris Foundation works to foster hope in the community, and one local business helping us do that is the aptly named Sunshine Gifting Co. Throughout the month of May, Sunshine Gifting is generously donating $5 from every gift purchased to support the Foundation’s work...
by Adrienne | Feb 11, 2020 | Connections in School, Fundraising, News, Supporters
Iris Foundation has received a generous – and unexpected – donation from the members of Wyong Women’s Discussion Group this month. Group member Ann Fry presented Executive Officer Sue Liprott with a cheque after she spoke about Iris...
