Co-Space Reopens for bookings
he Mirboo and District Community Foundation is delighted to announce that it’s Co-Space facility is now reopened and is again inviting bookings from local groups and individuals in the district.
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Key community organisations take district’s Vital Signs in new report.
Mirboo North and District Community Bank partnered with the Community Foundation, who believe the report will help both organisations to decide where to invest their grant resources for the greatest impact.
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Yinnar Mural Restored
The Community Foundation admires the restoration paint work that’s been achieved on the iconic mural that is on the Railway Goods Shed Museum in Yinnar.
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Education Support Funds Awards Night 2020
The Community Foundation hosted its annual Educational Support Fund (ESF) Awards night at Walter Tuck Reserve on Friday the 14th of February, 2020.
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Celebrating 10 years of the Community Foundation – Together we Thrive
The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation joined in the fun last Friday evening to support the Friends of the Mirboo North Pool’s fundraising “Frozen II” movie night at the Recreation Reserve.
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For Service to her Community
Mirboo North resident, Judy Speedy, was named this week in the Australia Day Honour’s List. She received a Medal of the Order of Australia in the general division, in recognition of her service to the community of Mirboo North. Judy was very surprised to be nominated for this award. “What I have done is not remarkable”, she…
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Community Foundation Office Resource – CFOR
Almost one year ago, the Community Foundation moved into 96 Ridgway, a beautifully maintained wooden building on the main street in Mirboo North. This space has not only become home for the Community Foundation, but it has, as hoped, strengthened the visibility, accessibility and transparency of our organisation. It…
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Sensory Room @ Mirboo North Primary School
Sixteen years ago a group within the Mirboo North community, including some teachers, decided to establish the Chaplaincy Committee with the objective of providing counselling services to the students and school community of Mirboo North by way of a Chaplain. In 2019 that organisation is still going strong in…
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History of the Community Foundation
At the Community Foundation we are very proud of our history and love to tell people about where we came from. It is a story of a self-reliant rural community that has not only survived but thrived when faced with a range of challenges. It is also a story which…
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Out of Rounds Community Grants – Wednesday Warriors
Out of Round Grants The Community Foundation has an annual Community Grants Program, which opens each September. However it has always been a priority for the Community Foundation to be responsive to need and this year we have formalised a process whereby groups and organisations who need support outside of our…
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Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun – Mirboo North
Inaugural Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun, Mirboo North – by Rob Waycott They ran, they jogged, they walked, all 297 of them, at the inaugural Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun held on Saturday morning, 27 April. Commencing at eight am, from behind the Grand Ridge Brewery, as well as…
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Mirboo North Art Show & Arty Gras Festival
As Autumn’s beautiful colours settle on Mirboo North, the town comes alive with its annual celebration of the arts. Mother’s Day weekend is a fabulous time to visit and celebrate along with this vibrant community. In its 38th year, the Mirboo North Art Show has grown into one of…
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