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
GiveNow - In honour of Mark Lawer
URGENT ... the service has had to be brought forward to 12.30
Timeline PhotosBeyond Blue have updated their dedicated information page about mental health and the coronavirus - (COVID-19).
Here you can find information about how to look after yourself and others during periods of self-isolation, as well as practical tips and advice about managing feelings of uncertainty, stress and anxiety.
If you’re feeling distressed or overwhelmed, Their mental health professionals are available 24/7 at the Beyond Blue Support Service on 1300 22 4636.
bb.org.au/33e5eOL
For immediate support call Lifeline on 13 11 14 and in an emergency, always call triple zero (000).
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Timeline PhotosTreat everyone with kindness, you don't know their complete story.
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