About Tree of Dreams
We can all take part and show our support.
River of Reflections Public Gathering
Iris Foundation was proud to host the inaugural River of Reflections event as part of this year’s Tree of Dreams awareness campaign.
A crowd of around 100 local people gathered on the banks of Wyong River on September 8. Many wrote messages of hope, support and remembrance on lighted lanterns, which were then released to float peacefully down the river. The group took the opportunity to reflect, talk together, share snacks and hear from speakers with a lived experience of suicide.
Iris Foundation would like to thank local filmmakers Mel and Gerry of Films4Change for their work on our amazing event video.
A Suicide-Safer Central Coast
Iris Foundation acknowledges the impact of suicide in our Central Coast community. Through generous donations Iris Foundation can continue to facilitate programs and campaigns which reduce stigma, connect people, foster hope and build resilience – as a means to reducing the risk of suicide. Your donation is valued.
In 2018, the Tree of Dreams was adorned by over 1000 messages of hope, support and remembrance. More than 40 Central Coast businesses and community organisations engaged with our suicide prevention awareness campaign in the lead-up to World Suicide Prevention Day.
Local production company Films4Change captured the spirit of the tree-lighting event with this video, featuring Iris Foundation Lived Experience speaker Colin Henderson reciting the poem ‘Good Timber’ by Douglas Malloch.
Contact Us
You can email us at enquiries@irisfoundation.org.
NEED HELP? PLEASE REACH OUT
Lifeline 131 114
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
BeyondBlue 1300 22 4636
Kids Helpline (ages 12 to 25)
1800 551 800
Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
Tree of Dreams® is an initiative of Iris Foundation, a Central Coast organization that fosters resilience, hope and connections in our community as a means of reducing the risk of suicide.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that support this campaign:
Supporting Partners
Ambassadors
Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for Australians to express their generosity, give back and change their community.
Iris Foundation is asking for donations to help us continue our work to prevent suicide here on the Central Coast. Funds received help support our In School program – Cool Connections, building resilience in our young people as they transition into teenage years. If you would like to support, please click this link www.givenow.com.au/irisfoundation
Volunteer, Donate, Support – there are many ways to participate. Or perhaps you would like to just give back to those in your community by spreading joy and connecting. Then click this link to view 30 Ways of Giving list - www.irisfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/30-Ways-of-GIVING.pdf
#SuicidePrevention #YouCanTalk #GivingTuesdayAUS
Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for Australians to express their generosity, give back and change their community.
Iris Foundation is asking for donations to help us continue our work to prevent suicide here on the Central Coast. Funds received help support our In School program – Cool Connections, building resilience in our young people as they transition into teenage years. If you would like to support, please click this link www.givenow.com.au/irisfoundation
Volunteer, Donate, Support – there are many ways to participate. Or perhaps you would like to just give back to those in your community by spreading joy and connecting. Then click this link to view 30 Ways of Giving list - www.irisfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/30-Ways-of-GIVING.pdf
#SuicidePrevention #YouCanTalk #GivingTuesdayAUS
It’s important to remember, it’s important to love, it’s important to connect and know that we are not alone.
Tree of Dreams is the Iris Foundation’s annual suicide awareness campaign. This year, along with 100’s of messages placed in the Tree, we held a community event which saw lanterns, penned with special messages, floated down the Wyong River. The lanterns held personal messages of heartfelt sorrow and remembrance - full of love.
- If we can sew value into those around us, it’s worth it
- If we can give joy where it’s lacking, it’s worth it
- If we can save just one life, it’s worth it
Absolutely beautiful. So sad I couldn’t be there.
It's all about the COFFEE & CAKE - and where better than by the LAKE.
Join us for an afternoon of relaxing fun, entertainment and delicious food.
All are welcome to this fundraiser supporting Iris Foundation.
Saturday, 9th of November, 2 -4 pm at Toukley Marine Rescue, Tuggerah Lakes.
For more information, visit;
www.facebook.com/events/2417234135221692/
Today is RU OK? Day 12th September, our national day of action dedicated to reminding everyone to ask, “Are you OK?” and to remember every day of the year to support people who may be struggling with life’s ups and downs.
Whenever you notice a change, no matter how small, Trust the Signs, Trust your Gut & Ask R U OK? - start a conversation. RuOk #suicideprevention
