The

Sir William Tyree

Foundation

Manufacturing Power Solutions for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific

The

Sir William Tyree

Foundation

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.

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.

Governance

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.

Robyn Fennell (Chair)
Peter Tyree AM
Andrew Thorpe
Michael Stack

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.

NEWS

Sir William Tyree Foundation makes $7.5 million gift to UNSW Nuclear Innovation Centre

The Sir William Tyree Foundation is pleased to announce an $8 million donation to the Powerhouse Parramatta. Tyree’s gift establishes the Tyree Foundation Gallery, one of the most significant gallery spaces at Sydney’s new world class museum, featuring 2,000 square metres of floor space and an 8-metre-high ceiling. The gallery will present nationally and internationally important exhibitions that connect audiences with new ideas around engineering, technology and culture…

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Tyree Foundation investing $8M into Powerhouse Parramatta

The Sir William Tyree Foundation is pleased to announce an $8 million donation to the Powerhouse Parramatta. Tyree’s gift establishes the Tyree Foundation Gallery, one of the most significant gallery spaces at Sydney’s new world class museum, featuring 2,000 square metres of floor space and an 8-metre-high ceiling. The gallery will present nationally and internationally important exhibitions that connect audiences with new ideas around engineering, technology and culture. The Tyree gift will also establish an annual Australian Engineering Summit at Powerhouse Museum to bring together engineering leaders from across Australia and the world.

Contact Us

For all enquiries please contact:

Jane Miller
Executive Officer
Sir William Tyree Foundation

jmiller@tyree.com.au
+61 2 4872 6177