Education Support Awards for fifteen local Students
The Community Foundation’s Education Support Program recently distributed Education Support awards of more than $25,000 to fifteen students from across our district, including students from Boolarra, Mirboo North and Thorpdale. “The Education Support awards will be used by these students, including two mature students, to cover their upfront financial costs as they take up their […]
Mirboo North’s Summer Feast
Summer Feast was a Mirboo North community event held beside the pool and Baths Road Reserve, bringing locals together two years after the February 2024 storm. A Gathering in the Heart of Recovery The location of the Summer Feast was right at the heart of the town. While not a spot commonly used for community gatherings, it was specifically chosen […]
MN Community Recovery Fund: Update
The Mirboo North Community Recovery Fund was set up two years ago in the days immediately following the February 2024 storm to receive the generous donations from individuals, community organisations and businesses who wanted to support those who had been impacted by the storm. This fund received almost $95,000 in donations. Over the last two […]
Bruhn Family Fund supporting Education
The Bruhn Family Fund supported awards for six students during the end-of-year graduation ceremony at Mirboo North Secondary College last December.Two awards recognised students in the Vocational Major program, with four further awards presented to students who upheld the school values of Respect, Pride and Trust. Recognising effort, values and vocational pathways For more than […]
Vital Signs Report Offers fresh insight into our Communities
Four towns, four reports — one shared picture of community life The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation and Community Bank, Mirboo North & District has just completed the second Mirboo North & District Vital Signs Report. Based on publicly available data, this collaboratively developed report provides an update from the original 2020 report. It offers a fresh snapshot of how our local communities are tracking […]
Recovery Grant in Action: A Community Lunch to Remember
Last Monday the Mirboo North CWA Night Owls hosted a lively home-cooked and free Community Lunch at the Baromi Centre thanks to a grant from the Mirboo North Community Recovery Fund. Taking the place of the usual monthly community lunch, run by the Friends of Aged Care, the Mirboo North Night Owls offered their well […]
Giving to support local need: the Kindness Tree at Mirboo North WholeLife Pharmacy
The festive season has arrived in Mirboo North, and with it a wonderful opportunity for locals to spread a little kindness where it’s needed most. Continuing its tradition of supporting the local community, the Mirboo North WholeLife Pharmacy and Health Foods has set up a Kindness Tree – a simple but powerful way for community […]
Opportunity for local students to join Youthrive Programs
An exciting opportunity is now open for two local year 12 students to take part in Youthrive Victoria’s Mentoring and Leadership Programs, as well as their Rural Youth Network in 2026. These programs are designed by young people for young people to support year 12 students that are making the transition to University and TAFE. […]
Cultural Awareness Evening with Gunai Kurnai Elders Inspires Deep Reflection
Members of the Community Foundation and the Mirboo North and District Reconciliation Network gathered recently for a powerful evening of cultural awareness and storytelling led by Aunty Sandra Patten and Aunty Marianne Atkinson, respected Elders of the Gunaikurnai people and members of the Elders Council of the Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC). Smoking […]
Seniors events supported by MN Seniors Fund
Interested in trying a new activity or meeting some new people? October holds a great range of free and low cost events and activities for Seniors month. South Gippsland Shire has gathered together a month-long calendar of activities across our Shire, with many of them happening right here in Mirboo North! Take a look at the […]