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…
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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…
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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…
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Community Foundation shares Annual Report and announces Grants
It’s the time of year when local organisations reflect on their achievements and update the community on their work. For the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation, this took place on Wednesday 26th November, alongside the presentation of this year’s Community and Recovery Grants. Chair Rob Kiddell reflected that fifteen…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Supporting Our Landscape: Mirboo North Recovery Fund donates to South Gippsland Biolinks Map
The storm which hit Mirboo North in February 2024 resulted in the loss of a significant amount of valuable habitat in the area. With environmental recovery in mind, the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation has put its support behind the development of a Biolinks Map for South Gippsland through…
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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…
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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…
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