We encourage and support organisations that are capable of responding to social and ecological opportunities and challenges.
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About Us
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.
Latest Updates
💚 Boys To The Bush: Meet Adam – Co-Founder and CEO 💚
"We work with young fellas that need a bit of help and guidance. We started programs to get kids out in the community, we got really good outcomes improving their behaviours and it was all built around connections."
Key statistics
- 99% of BttB participants are from regional, rural and remote communities
- 92% felt more confident
- 58% are from out-of-home-care living arrangements. 50,000 Australian kids are living in OOHC
- 92% feel more connected to their community
Feeling inspired and want to help? Head to the Boys to the Bush website and donate today boystothebush.org.au/donate/
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💜 Partner spotlight 💜
💜 Boys To The Bush 💜
‘It’s easier to build a strong boy than repair a broken man’
This quote from Frederick Douglas is the backbone of everything that happens at Boys To The Bush.
Boys to the Bush is focused on prevention and early intervention strategies for disengaged and /or disadvantaged male youth. Since 2017 BttB has impacted over 10,000 lives via involvement in 1:1 MENtoring programs, camps, school programs, Indigenous cultural connection programs, alternative care arrangements and community engagement days.
We are so proud of the work they do and our support helps fund boys to participate in Boys to the Bush programs. Simone Irvine from Boys to the Bush attended our Women’s Conference earlier this year and Simone was kind enough to fill us in on what is happening at Boys to the Bush. 💜
#BoystotheBush #BttbCommunity #boystothebush #BttBSupporter #BttBFamily #ISNF #IanAndShirleyNormanFoundation #WeDontJustDonate #MakingGoodTrouble
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We’re so excited about this new role. Are you or is someone you know, the person were searching for? Get in quick, applications close on Thursday! 💜
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We're excited to be #hiring a Communications Coordinator based in our Newcastle HQ. Please share this post with your network! 💜
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Thank you so much for your time and your kind words of support Tracey Spicer AM GAICD. It was lovely meeting you 💜 ... See MoreSee Less
Thank YOU for your life-changing and transformative work. So lovely to meet you. 🙏🏻
At ISNF, we mean it when we say “we live by our values”. One of which is FAMILY 💜
Everyone is very excited to have 5 month old Kaia in the office today. Here she is helping her Mum Jemma, our Governance & Operations Coordinator, with some Board updates.
Family is important and sometimes collides with work commitments but we pride ourselves on being flexible and accommodating for our extended ISNF Family 💜
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Beautiful photo 💙💙
This is too cute!!
What a great photo!!
So cute. I hope she’s sworn to secrecy.