We encourage and support organisations that are capable of responding to social and ecological opportunities and challenges.
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The Foundation pays homage to the late Ian and Shirley Norman, who worked tirelessly to successfully establish the retail business of Norman Ross followed by Harvey Norman. The family is very proud of their parents’ work and charitable giving and now, with the generous support of the three Norman children, Karen, Tracy, and Glen, the Foundation has been set up to continue their parents’ substantial philanthropic efforts.
The Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation will provide support to projects that focus on:
- Pillar 1 – Being Ecologically Sound
- Pillar 2 – Protecting People from Harm
- Pillar 3 – Walking Together with Traditional Custodians
- Pillar 4 – Empowering Communities
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We don’t just donate. The Ian & Shirley Norman Foundation has been set up with a long-term funding view that backs innovation, is comfortable with risk and empowers communities to take on the challenges of our time.
We are proud to be partnering with the following organisations and look forward to working together to help them make a difference.
We invite you to click on the partner logos below to find out more about their work.
Latest Updates
Such a wonderful organisation. We love you Roundabout CanberraWe recently commenced a very special partnership with the Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation, in support of the importance both organisations place on protecting the environment.
We were lucky enough to be the recipient of one of their environmental grants, which over the next 3 years supports our fierce efforts to reduce the impact of landfill and to rehome, reuse, repurpose and recycle as much as we possibly can.
We were chuffed to receive a visit from their Board Chair and CEO recently, which gave us a chance to catch up and show them both around!
And we feel the same way about you! We’re just so grateful to have this partnership!
🎅🏻 Wishing all our followers a safe, restful and happy holiday season 🎄 Watch out 2023 - we have some big plans for you! 💜
Merry Christmas Tracy
Merry Christmas to all members of the Ian and Shirley Norman foundation 👏👏🍾🥂
Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy holiday!
God bless you too.
Merry Christmas to you all
Last month Jemma had the pleasure of attending the Hunter Adults Financial Collaborative (HAFC) Soft Launch Afternoon Tea. Pictured here with Shekofa, Hamidah, Mursal and Pat from HAFC, it was great to reconnect with the HAFC team and to meet 3 of their program participants. HAFC assists underemployed and unemployed people in the Hunter Region to build their small businesses or find employment.
Shekofa is developing a home-based makeup business Sana's Beauty. She is highly motivated and now has a small client base that is gradually growing.
Hamidah is very creative – check out @Balloons by Hamidah. She makes custom order balloon-based decorations for special occasions. She also makes novelty chocolate gift ideas.
HAFC have helped both Shekofa and Hamidah to develop business plans, purchase materials and equipment, design business cards, and develop Facebook and Instagram pages for their businesses.
HAFC is also assisting Mursal in finding employment. She is keen to join the workforce and is open to any opportunity. Are you or someone you know struggling to find staff? Reach out to HAFC! Mursal may be your answer.
#ISNF #ianandshirleynormanfoundation #wedontjustdonate #MakingGoodTrouble #hunteradultsfinancialcollaborative #HAFC #EmpoweringCommunities #supportlocal
Last week, some members of the ISNF Board and staff had the absolute honour of attending the NRL Cowboys House 2022 Awards Night.
As partners of Cowboys Community Foundation, we couldn’t be prouder of all the students and staff for the amazing efforts they have put in this year. 🤩
We’re especially proud and excited for the students who have graduated Year 12 – what an achievement! 🎓
We can’t wait to see where your next chapter takes you. Thank you so much for sharing this momentous occasion with ISNF. 💜
#ISNF #IanAndShirleyNormanFoundation #WeDontJustDonate #CowboysCommunityFoundation #NRLCowboysHouse #BuildingBetterRelationships #ProtectingPeoplefromHarm #WalkingTogetherWithTraditionalCustodians #EmpoweringCommunities
Well done to one and all. A great program.
Amazing work! Well done !
Good work
Well done
Well done 👏👏👏
A huge congratulations to our partners at Boys to the Bush.
We're so pleased you've been recognised for the wonderful work that you all do. 💜
#BTTB #BTTBFAMILY #buisnessnsw #community #proudpartner
Congratulations 👏👏👏💙💙
Woohoo!!
📢 New Partner Announcement 📢
The Ian and Shirley Norman Foundation is proud to announce Bayley House as our latest Funding Partner.
Bayley House caters for adults, from school-leavers to seniors, through the delivery of a diverse range of day activities and supported living options. They support over 200 individuals with an intellectual disability and their families from over 20 different cultural backgrounds.
Bayley House has embarked on an innovative and inclusive project called Bayley Arts. This project centres on an Arts Hub for all in Highett, Melbourne, which will be a fully accessible gallery space for all of the community to enjoy, with artist studios, workshop areas and support from art teachers and therapists and a highly engaged group of art volunteers. The space will make Bayley Arts artists feel secure and valued, and it will be a place where they can create, exhibit their work, and connect with friends old and new.
Funding from ISNF will support the newly created position of Community Engagement Manager to activate the Arts Hub. To find out more - follow Bayley House and keep an eye out for the new role – maybe someone you know will be interested in this unique opportunity!
#ISNF #ianandshirleynormanfoundation #wedontjustdonate #MakingGoodTrouble #bayleyhouse #protectingpeoplefromharm #EmpoweringCommunities
Brilliant