About Tree of Dreams
We can all take part and show our support.
Share You Message of Hope
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Tree of Dreams campaign will not include a public gathering this year. However, tags will be available onsite at Wyong Milk Factory until 10 September. Iris Foundation can also place messages of hope, support and remembrance in the Tree of Dreams on your behalf. Simply email your message of 20 words or less to enquiries@irisfoundation.org.au.
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 2019, Iris Foundation was proud to host the inaugural River of Reflections event as part of the annual 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.
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:
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🌳TREE OF DREAMS HELPING LOCALS🌳
The Iris Foundation, launched by two Central Coast women more than a decade ago, is supporting locals through its Tree of Dreams.🌳
The campaign has attracted thousands of handwritten messages of hope, remembrance and support by those affected by suicide - with the notes then strung on this tree at the Wyong Milk Factory.💞
On this R U OK Day and World Suicide Prevention Day what's your message?
If you or anyone you know needs help contact:
👀www.irisfoundation.org.au or call:
📱Lifeline: 13 11 14
📱Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
📱Kids Helpline: 1800 551 800
📱NSW Mental Health Line 24 hours 1800 011 467
Important to talk
Cookies for a Cause - 100% of proceeds supporting Iris Foundation💜💚
www.sunshinegiftingco.com.au
** PLEASE NOTE THIS GIFT IS AVAILABLE TO THE CENTRAL COAST ONLY ** This year for R U OK? Day we have teamed up with Little Cookie & Cake Co to...Dawn Hooper
"We often hear 'we're all in this together', but it's vital we actually let people know this with our actions. Reach out to your contacts and check how they're going. While a simple text or social media message, phone call, or video chat can't fully replace face-to-face connection, it can show someone you care and are there to listen and support them."
Melbourne resident and R U OK? Ambassador, Megan Barrow, on the importance of reaching out and staying connected through COVID-19 and beyond.
The Tree of Dreams 2020 campaign has officially begun! From now until World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), you can place a message of hope, support or remembrance in the tree, located at Wyong Milk Factory. Unfortunately, there will be no public gathering this year due to COVID-19, but we are happy to place messages for anyone who can’t visit the site in person.
To find out more, visit: treeofdreams.org.au/
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