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Tree of Dreams campaign heads online

Tree of Dreams campaign heads online

by Adrienne | Sep 16, 2021 | Events, Mental Health Awareness, News, Supporters, Tree of Dreams

Due to current social restrictions, Iris Foundation’s annual Tree of Dreams campaign, which coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, went virtual this year. In lieu of a public gathering, locals were encouraged to light a candle in...
Budgewoi Tree of Dreams lights up local hopes

Budgewoi Tree of Dreams lights up local hopes

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...

A Good Time to Ask: R U OK?

by Adrienne | Sep 10, 2020 | Events, Lived Experience, Mental Health Awareness, News, Tree of Dreams

10th September – World Suicide Prevention Day  For organisations like Iris Foundation that are working to reduce the risk of suicide in our community, September 10 is an important date. Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, with mental health initiatives...
Iris connecting people – from a safe distance

Iris connecting people – from a safe distance

by Adrienne | Aug 25, 2020 | CBWN, Events, Lived Experience, Mental Health Awareness, News, Tree of Dreams

Part of Iris Foundation’s mission is to foster connections – a challenging prospect in a socially distanced world. Our most recent activities, including our in-school programs, our Tree of Dreams campaign and our second annual resilience awards ceremony, have been...
Connections 2×2 Workshops in primary, high schools this term

Connections 2×2 Workshops in primary, high schools this term

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...
Tree of Dreams lights up at Budgewoi

Tree of Dreams lights up at Budgewoi

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...

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