, Forrest had injected 90 million into his children's charity. Philanthropic activity has included gifts to his "alma mater", Hale School; participation in the St Vincent de Paul Society CEO sleepouts; and a gift from the proceeds of the sale of of iron ore to the Chinese earthquake relief effort. In October 2013 it was announced that Forrest was to donate 65 million towards higher education in Western Australia. At the time the sum was believed to be the highest philanthropic donation in Australia, with most going toward funding scholarships.