Give Local – See the Impact
One third of the individual tax-payers in our postcode make tax deductible donations each year, according to statistics from the ATO. In the 2020/21 financial year (the most recent data we have) that amounted to a total of $230,000 of tax-deductible donations across the 3871 postcode. No matter what you…
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Community Grant in action at the Mirboo North Artspace
Last month, Mirboo North Artspace rolled out the first two of many subsidised art workshops planned for 2025. This creative initiative was made possible by a community grant from the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation.With more workshops on the way – including overlocker maintenance and repair, basket weaving, and…
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Education Support Awards to twenty one Local Students
The Education Support Program of the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation gave out awards of more than $45,000 yesterday. The awards went to students from across our district, including Yinnar, Boolarra and Thorpdale, who want to further their education. “The Education Support awards are aimed at supporting the upfront…
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Community Foundation’s Annual Report and Grant Awards
It is that time of year when community organisations take stock of the year that was and give an update to members and the broader community. For the Community Foundation that took place on Wednesday 20th alongside the award of community and recovery grants. Guests included the members of the…
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Royal Australian Navy Band is a hit!
Mirboo North Seniors Celebrate Jazz & Big Band Afternoon in Warragul Last week a Community Bus full of our senior citizens drove down to Warragul’s West Gippsland Arts Centre for an afternoon of jazz and big band music courtesy of the Royal Australian Navy Band. By all accounts it was…
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Funds from Storm wood reinvested in Community Recovery Fund
Almost $50,000 has been donated to the Mirboo North Community Recovery Fund to support recovery across the community through activities like replanting, mental health first aid training, community events and programs at the Mirboo North Schools. Forest Fire Management Victoria Channels Storm Wood Revenue Back into Community Recovery Efforts Following…
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Foundation Community Grants now open
Do you have a great idea that needs funds to bring it to life? The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation’s Community Grants are now open to help local initiatives, events, and organisations thrive with financial support. We are often able to avail of opportunities locally to try out art…
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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…
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Plants for Rebuilding Gardens
Last Sunday the Mirboo North Shire Hall was not only filled with hundreds of donated plants: natives, herbs, succulents, flowering shrubs, orchids, but with local community members who wanted help with rebuilding gardens. A Day of Community and Greenery If you had a small or large gap in your garden,…
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Rebuild and Refresh our Gardens: Plants and Planting Day
On Sunday 23rd June the Community Foundation is hosting a Plants and Planting Day at the Mirboo North Shire Hall thanks to the generosity of locals and neighbouring communities who are donating plants as well as their time to help the planting in gardens that have been impacted by February’s…
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