The Sir William Tyree Foundation
New Zealand and the Pacific
Manufacturing Power Solutions for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
Industry and Communities
across Australia,
Powering
OUR PURPOSE
The Sir William Tyree Foundation is a private philanthropic organisation that partners with eligible bodies to advance research and innovation; to raise awareness about careers in engineering and medical science; and to support talented students experiencing disadvantage in their education.
Funded by 50% of Tyree Group profits
Advancing research and innovation
We fund research in both medical science and engineering to improve Australia for future generations, including developing or supporting appropriate infrastructure for the generation of power.
Promoting careers in engineering
We support programs and initiatives that encourage young people to consider careers in STEM, with a particular focus on engineering and medical science.
Supporting talented students
We provide both financial and mentoring support to talented engineering and medical science students, at all levels of study, who have experienced disadvantage in their education journey.
History
Founded by Sir William (Bill) Tyree in 1946, the Tyree Group has grown to become one of the largest manufacturers of transformers in the Southern Hemisphere.
In the early 1970s Sir William established the Tyree Foundation to provide tangible support for the causes and projects closest to his heart.
Sir William was a passionate supporter of education, as well as medical science and engineering research.
The current Tyree Foundation Board honours his legacy by maintaining a strong focus on these important areas.
A dedicated Board of Directors oversees the Foundation, led by Sir William’s daughter Robyn Fennell.
According to the vision of the late Sir William Tyree, the Tyree Group of Companies donates approximately 50% of its profits to the Foundation, which is overseen by a dedicated Board of Directors, led by Sir William's daughter Robyn Fennell.
Directors
Robyn Fennell (Chair)
Peter Tyree AM
Andrew Thorpe
Michael Stack
Professor Adrienne Torda
Governance
Our Community
Contact the Sir William Tyree Foundation
For all enquiries, please contact:
Jane Miller
Executive Officer, Sir William Tyree Foundation
jmiller@tyree.com.au
+61 2 4872 6177