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The Power of a Gift in your Will: the Zadnik Pathology Room

15 September 2025

“A community grows great when old men and women plant trees, whose shade they know they will never sit under” says an old Greek proverb. The gift left by Joe Zadnik to the Community Foundation in his will is a good example of that: some six years after his death the earnings from his invested…

Wellbeing begins with a Listening Heart

15 September 2025

Over morning tea at Co-space last week a large group of people gathered to hear about Mirboo North Schools Chaplaincy. As Rachel O’Connor and Kym Tutty, the Co-Chairs of this organisation outlined, it was an opportunity to say thank you to all of their donors and supporters, as well as bringing people up to date…

Community Grants Open for 2025

31 August 2025

Grants Now Open: what would you do? If you have an idea for a community project or are part of a group that needs some funding for a recovery or resilience project, then now is the time to chat to the Community Foundation about making a grant application. Our 2025 Community Grants program is now…

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Mirboo North Community Garden Update

18 August 2025

The Mirboo North Community Garden Committee are excited to share the news that the work to construct the first phase of the Community Garden in Baromi Park will be starting next month! This project has been in the pipeline for some years, but agreement with South Gippsland Shire on the location in Baromi Park, detailed…

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Grants for Students going to Uni or TAFE in 2026

18 August 2025

Students of any age from the Mirboo North district who are taking up tertiary level studies in early 2026 can apply for an Education Support Award to assist with their financial costs. Applications are now open through the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation website and close on 21st November. What can the award help with? “The costs…

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Living at Home for Longer

21 July 2025

There’s no place like home, and with the right support you or your loved ones can stay there for longer. A seminar being hosted by the U3A Mirboo North & District on Wednesday 30th July will provide information on accessing home care supports and carer programs, including registering with My Aged Care. This free local…

Community Grant in Action at the Mirboo North Shire Hall

17 June 2025

The Mirboo North Shire Hall Committee of Management have recently purchased a large screen with an in-built projector thanks to a grant from the Mirboo North Community Recovery Fund. This equipment will ensure that the Shire Hall is properly kitted out for large community meetings, when these are needed, and for on-going music, theatrical and…

Safe Sawing in the Boo Returns in 2025

29 May 2025

Over the last four years, storms have left their mark on the Mirboo North district. Wind-blown wood still covers many properties, especially after the major 2024 storm. This June, Safe Sawing in the Boo returns to help locals build practical chainsaw skills and clean up safely. Local resident Sarah Lawless first noticed during the 2024…

Give to the Community Foundation & Support Local families

29 May 2025

Mirboo North Financial Hardship Fund supports local families who are struggling with the rising cost of living, food insecurity, and the challenges of education expenses. We know from both public and anecdotal data that many families in our community face weekly pressures. For example, 2021 ABS Census data shows that if Mirboo North were a…

Grants Awarded by Mirboo North Times

28 May 2025

Last Thursday evening we announced the grants from the Mirboo North Times Sub Fund for 2025. Mirboo North Times Grants Support Storm Recovery and Community Projects The successful projects were ‘Chainsaw Replacement’ for the Wednesday Warriors, a ‘Community Music Event’ for Mirboo North Arts, a ‘Tilling Machine’ for the Friends of the Baths Road…

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Vital Signs

The Mirboo North and District Vital Signs Report illuminates what is going on in our district in a very accessible way, using publicly available and easy to read data as well as personal input from members of our various communities.

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