Leadership development opportunity for local Student

An exciting opportunity is now open for a local young student heading to University or TAFE straight from school or after a gap year. They will be funded to join the Rural Youth Network and its Mentoring and Leadership Programs. This opportunity will enable students in our district to build valuable support networks, develop personal […]
Education Grants Open for 2027

Students of all ages from the Mirboo North district who are planning to commence tertiary studies in 2027 are encouraged to apply for an Education Support Award through the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation. Applications are now open and will close on 22 November 2026. Helping with the Cost of Tertiary Education Whether you’re […]
Kindness Tree donations support Back to School Vouchers

In November, Wholelife Pharmacy and Healthfoods set up a Kindness Tree allowing everyone in the community to buy a bauble for $2, $5 or $10 in support of local families experiencing financial hardship. By Christmas it was filled to the brim. Each bauble was a simple act of generosity, and together our community raised an incredible $619. A small bauble, a big impact for local families It […]
Grants for Students going to Uni or TAFE in 2025

Students of any age who are taking up tertiary level studies in early 2025 can apply to the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation for an Education Support Award to assist with the financial costs. Applications are now open through our website and close on 20th November. “The costs faced by local students seeking to […]
Grants for Students going to Uni or TAFE

Students of any age that are taking up tertiary level studies in early 2024, can apply to the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation for an Education Support Award. Assisting with the financial costs, applications are now open through our website and close on the 19th November. The Education Support Program was started by the […]
Mirboo North & District Community Foundation distributes $4,500 of ‘Back to School’ Vouchers

Students and families of the five primary schools and the secondary college in the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation’s district have started the school year with a little extra support thanks to FRRR’s Back to School vouchers and a Relief Fund provided by the Community Foundation. FRRR, or the Foundation for Rural and Regional […]