Yinnar Community Garden
May 12, 2020 Yinnar Community Garden Since the Yinnar Community Garden was established back in 2011, it has aimed to be a sustainable and creative space. Led by the community, it has been designed by local people, planted with the local climate in mind, and has been used as a living educational resource. Situated next […]
Thorpdale Potato Festival
Sponsorship Thorpdale Potato Festival The Thorpdale Potato Festival is a biennial event that celebrates the rich history of potato farming in Thorpdale, a town nestled in the fertile foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges in Gippsland, Victoria. Revival of the humble country show, one where you can meet the farmer and learn about your favourite foods, […]
St Andrews Childcare
May 12, 2020 St Andrews Childcare “The impending closure of St Andrews Childcare demonstrated clearly to me how the Community Foundation can be a vehicle for change in times of crisis. It works only in the interests of the community so the best outcome can be achieved for all.” Kate Buxton In late 2013, St […]
Educational Support Fund
May 12, 2020 Educational Support Fund “As you are already a duck out of water when you have to start over in a new place, the grant really helped with student accommodation and took the pressure off so I could concentrate on beginning my studies.” Hayden Jones Rural students face many hurdles in transitioning to […]
Mirboo North Swimming Pool Re-development
May 12, 2020 Mirboo North Swimming Pool Re-development “The first swimmer in the morning would grab the pool gate keys from a neighbours mailbox, with the last one out dropping them back to the letter box.” Jodie Pincini The historic and iconic Mirboo North Swimming Pool, which is accessible and inclusive to all, has been […]
Dumbalk Hall Kitchen
May 12, 2020 Dumbalk Hall Kitchen “The ladies here at the hall, we put the kettle on, that’s what country does! The hall is my place of community, where people gather. We have everything from community casserole dinner nights to regular ballroom dances, there’s always so much going on.” Elaine Snell In July 2012 the […]
Community Bus
May 12, 2020 Community Bus “We have had some great volunteer drivers over the years join us, and we are always looking for new drivers who can help us out. We appreciate people who are punctual for the seniors, have good driving experience and are willing to help users get on and off the bus […]
Chaplaincy
May 12, 2020 Chaplaincy “Federal funding is never secure, so our passionate and proactive volunteer chaplaincy committee ensures that the program can continue to run across both schools in Mirboo North.” Paula Calafiore. In 2003 a group of teachers and local community members established a volunteer Chaplaincy Committee aiming to secure ongoing chaplaincy services to […]
Boolarra BMX Track
May 12, 2020 Boolarra BMX Track “The whole community got out to help us prepare the site, mow out the track, plumb and drain it properly before excavation. The kids even participated in a workshop with the adults to design the track from their point of view.” Eloise O’Brien A group of local older kids, […]
ARTSpace Mirboo North
May 12, 2020 ARTSpace Mirboo North “I think the ARTSpace connects many people to the community that wouldn’t have otherwise decided to venture out their door to another group. Many new residents to the area have come inside the door for a chat, to get a feel for the area and have then volunteered in […]