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Mirboo North Times supporting Community

The Mirboo North Times has set up a sub-fund within the Mirboo North & District Community Foundation with a donation of $10,000! Mirboo North Times sub-fund donation will target and support people in need in the community, through the Community Foundation. In particular it will support people through the Hope N…

Do you have a Community Project that needs grant support?

Over the past 13 years the Community Foundation has supported many wonderful volunteer-led projects, including family arts workshops, fitness and wellbeing classes, all ability playground equipment, historic murals and equipment for many local halls and organisations from U3A through to playgroups and kinders. Community Radio Supporting Local One fantastic community…

Giving Local at the End of Financial Year

We are lucky to be part of a very generous community. Most people are aware of the generosity of the local volunteers. They keep many opportunities available in our local area, from local sport to local fitness, from local ambulance to local fire services. None of these services would be…

‘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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…