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, Connections in School, Events, News, Newsletters, 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 | Mar 23, 2020 | CBWN, Events, Fundraising, News
In line with government protocols, Iris Foundation has suspended all public gatherings until further notice. This includes planned fundraisers and the ever-popular Community & Business Women’s Network events. CBWN members – and anyone else who’s...
by Adrienne | Dec 9, 2019 | Events, Fundraising, Lived Experience, News, Tree of Dreams, Youth Mental Health
The fourth annual Budgewoi Tree of Dreams lighting ceremony took place on Saturday, 7 December. The Tree of Dreams is an important community fundraiser for Iris Foundation each year. Donations flow directly into resilience-building programs like Cool Connections in...
by Adrienne | Sep 27, 2019 | Fundraising, News, Supporters, Youth Mental Health
Iris Foundation is thrilled to be chosen as one of 100 nationwide Westpac Foundation Community Grant recipients for 2019.This $10,000 grant will help the Foundation to deliver Y-Connections programs that are tailored to address the needs of students in years 7 and...