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Member Package     The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation is unusual amongst community foundations because it has a membership – most Community Foundations do not. The reason we fortunately do have a membership is because of the way in which the Community Foundation developed: one of our community’s…

Arty Bras-“Good Golly Miss Brolly”   In 2010 the fun & quirky exhibition “Arty Bras” was formed. This began as a fundraiser for Breast Cancer, where several bras were donated to the community, to be decorated and displayed during the Mirboo Nth Arty Gras Festival over the Mother’s Day weekend.…

Headway Gippsland Inc In 1981 a group of concerned parents came together through their concern to find appropriate supports for people living with an Acquired Brain Injuries (‘ABI’s).   Giving their time and using their own initiative, this group set about applying for funding and grants to ensure that people living…

  How can we build strong and resilient communities across our district? One way is to empower the people in our communities to find solutions for issues impacting them; to find better ways of doing things or simply to provide opportunities for everyone to connect, learn and live.  But where…

FRRR Back to School Vouchers 2018   The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation is very pleased to have partnered with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) again this year to bring the ‘Back to School’ program to our district. This is a national program run by FRRR…

Baromi Park Draft Master Plan Some of you may be wondering what has become of the Baromi Park master planning process which kicked off last July. After the public meeting and written submissions last July – September, the Shire appointed Andrew Nixon to draft the Baromi Park Master Plan. During…

Educational Support Fund 2018 Recipients   Earlier this month, on the 9th  February, the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation were delighted to celebrate the transition of a group of young people from our district into the next stage of their education. This included the award of $19,000 in total to…

Planting Seeds for our Rural Kids’ Futures   Last week, Yarram, Mirboo North and Wonthaggi received a visit from the Dream Seeds team, a group of rural young adults who have received scholarships to University or completed leadership training with the Macpherson Smith Rural Foundation. Dream Seeds® is a fun,…

Boolarra Folk Festival 2018 The Boolarra Folk Festival is going strong, reaching its 16th year as one of Gippsland’s most anticipated free music events. This year the family friendly free event is taking place on Saturday, March 3, 2018, in the beautiful shady setting of Boolarra.   Those attending will have…

Grants   How can we build strong and resilient communities across our district?  One way is to empower the people in our communities to find solutions for issues impacting them; to find better ways of doing things or simply to provide opportunities for everyone to connect, learn and live.  Often…

Paula Calafiore – South Gippsland Citizen of the Year for 2018 For most teachers, summer holidays are a time to kick back a little, but not for Paula Calafiore, Prep and Italian teacher at Mirboo North Primary School.  While she does have more time to spend with family and friends,…

Viv Williams – Media & Operations Co-ordinator   Viv Williams, our Media and Operations Co-ordinator, joined the team of two employees in April 2017.   Originally from South Africa, Viv’s background is in marketing, event management, media and visual communication sales.   She and her husband moved to Australia in 2007 with…