Elana Kovac, Author at Mirboo North and District Community Foundation

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…

New Community Table for Baromi Park

Visitors to Baromi Park will notice a wonderful new addition outside the Mirboo North Grainstore – a hand crafted, five metre long, wooden table with matching bench seating. More than just a piece of furniture, this table, which seats up to 20 people, is set to become a gathering place…

New Director joins Board of Community Foundation

The Community Foundation was very pleased to have a new Director join the Board as of July 2025: Jess Reeves, Mirboo North resident took up the role when Gerard O’Shea resigned somewhat unexpectedly. Gerard O’Shea joined the Board in November 2024, having been a member of our Audit and Risk…

Seniors events supported by MN Seniors Fund

Interested in trying a new activity or meeting some new people? During October there is a great range of free or low cost events and activities on offer for Seniors month. South Gippsland Shire has gathered together a month-long calendar of activities across our Shire, with many of them happening…

Community Grants Open for 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…

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Mirboo North Community Garden Update

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…

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Grants for Students going to Uni or TAFE in 2026

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…