‘Celebrate Her!’ Morning Tea at the Community Foundation
A new exhibition arrived today in the courtyard at the Co-space. Nine posters showcasing some photographs from the beautiful book from the Celebrate Her! Stories of South Gippsland Women project. This project depicts some of the diversity and strength of women from many walks of life in South Gippsland. To welcome…
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Get involved by joining our Board of Directors
The Mirboo North and District Community Foundation is seeking two new Directors to complement its current Board. We are seeking local people who want to help us build stronger communities across our district, including Boolarra, Mirboo North, Dumbalk, Thorpdale, Yinnar. Applications & Enquiries To express interest in the role, please…
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Reconnecting during Seniors Month in Mirboo North
In the first week of October, there was a gathering of almost 70 older people for lunch at the Mirboo North Hotel. This subsidised lunch was hosted by the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation thanks to a grant from South Gippsland Shire Council in celebration of Seniors Month. The…
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Live4Life comes to South Gippsland and Bass Coast
Even prior to the pandemic, the Mirboo North & District’s Vital Signs Report indicated that mental health was a challenge for young people (and adults) across our district. National research since has shown that through Covid young people have experienced higher rates of loneliness, educational disruption, and psychological distress. Meaning…
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A Giving Community
The communities in our district are well known for our active and committed volunteers. These volunteers bring us a range of activities and services, ranging from the purely fun to the absolutely necessary. By giving time and skills these volunteers ensure that the sport, event or service that we love…
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National Volunteer Week 2022
The Community Foundation recently celebrated the efforts of the volunteers within our districts during National Volunteers Week 2022. National Volunteers week is about highlighting the incredible work committed volunteers do to help our communities thrive. Under this year’s theme, ‘Better Together’, the Community Foundation connected with different community groups from…
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Chair of Mirboo North & District Community Foundation passes on the baton
After five years in the Chair of the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation (the Community Foundation), Paul Pratt has stepped down from the role, passing the baton on to Vice-Chair, Rob Kiddell. The MN&D Community Foundation and the local community have benefited from Paul’s strong leadership of the organisation…
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Community Grants 2021
September is one of our favourite months at the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation. It is the month when our annual Community Grants program opens for applications and we start talking to many local community groups about projects they are planning. “It is always exciting to hear how these…
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Medical Centre Progress
The Mirboo North & District Community Foundation is in the process of building a modern, purpose built medical centre facility on the main street of Mirboo North, which will be leased and operated by the existing Mirboo North Medical Centre practice. The aim of this project is to bring to…
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Community Grant for Hallston Hall
In May, the Community Foundation awarded a grant of $3,599 to the Hallston Mechanics Institute to support urgent roof and gutter repairs at the Hallston Hall and avoid deterioration of the internal roof structures of this much-loved community building – the only public building in Hallston. The first Hallston Hall…
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