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People making an Impact

Update from the Community Foundation Over the last few months we have had a number of important ‘people’ changes within the Community Foundation:  the retirement of Director Walter Aich at the end of 2025, the appointment of Lorraine Sainsbury to the Board and the retirement of Joy Koh, member of the Investment and Finance Committee, […]

Understanding Aged Care Services: Live Well at Home

On February 25th a large group of local residents gathered at the Baromi Centre for an informative and practical session focused on understanding aged care services. Jointly hosted by the Community Foundation and U3A Mirboo North & District, the session was about ensuring that members of our community — and those who care for them […]

Vital Signs Report Offers fresh insight into our Communities 

Four towns, four reports — one shared picture of community life The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation and Community Bank, Mirboo North & District has just completed the second Mirboo North & District Vital Signs Report.  Based on publicly available data, this collaboratively developed report provides an update from the original 2020 report.   It offers a fresh snapshot of how our local communities are tracking […]

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 transition to University and TAFE.  […]

Grants for Students going to Uni or TAFE in 2026 

A group of students in order of tallest at the back and shortest at the front are arranged holding certificates of grants awarded, in front of a green bushy background

Students of any age from the Mirboo North district who are taking up tertiary level studies in early 2026 can apply for an Education Support Award to assist with their financial costs.  Applications are now open through the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation website and close on 21st November.    What can the award help […]

Mirboo North Medical Centre’s Second Birthday

The last two years have flown by, marked this week by the second birthday of the opening of the Mirboo North Medical Centre building on Ridgway.   It was December 11th 2021 when the community came together for the official opening of the building and then the following Monday the Mirboo North Medical Centre practice opened […]