Tobin Brothers

08/09/2026

It’s your final chance to apply for this year’s Tobin Brothers Foundation Community Grants!

This year, we’ve doubled the maximum grant available from $5,000 to $10,000, giving eligible charities and community organisations even greater support to continue their important work.

Applications close Monday 14 September 2026. Applicants must hold Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status and be willing to participate in a short video about their organisation and the difference the grant could make.

Apply before applications close: tobinbrothersfoundation.com.au

Follow Tobin Brothers Foundation to stay up to date with the Foundation and the community organisations it supports.

06/09/2026

There is something special about having someone beside you through life’s changing seasons.

Someone to share the plans, the unexpected turns and the ordinary days in between.

Often, the journey means more because of the person walking alongside us.

06/09/2026

Father’s Day can bring many different emotions.

For some, it is a day of celebration and time spent together. For others, it brings memories of a much-loved dad, grandfather, father figure or child who is no longer here.

However you experience today, we hope you can spend it in a way that feels right for you. You may share a favourite story, revisit a special place, prepare a meal they loved or simply take a quiet moment to remember.

We are thinking of everyone holding someone close in their memories this Father’s Day.

02/09/2026

Spring has arrived, bringing longer days, brighter gardens and a welcome sense of possibility.

It is a season that invites us outdoors, encourages us to notice what is growing around us and reminds us that there is always something new to look forward to.

Here’s to making the most of the season ahead.

01/09/2026

Today is National Wattle Day.

For many Australians, the first golden blooms are a welcome sign that winter is giving way to spring. Wattle can be found across the country, bringing colour to bushland, gardens and neighbourhood streets.

Hardy, familiar and distinctly Australian, it is a beautiful symbol of resilience, renewal and our connection to the land.

Have you noticed any wattle flowering near you?

27/08/2026

For more than 40 years, the Tobin Brothers Foundation has supported charities and organisations making a meaningful difference in their communities.

Applications for the 2026 Community Grants are now open, with grants of up to $10,000 available this year.

Follow Tobin Brothers Foundation to learn more about the Foundation, meet past grant recipients and see the important work being supported across our communities.

Applications close Monday 14 September 2026.

Learn more or apply: https://tobinbrothersfoundation.com.au/

27/08/2026

Today, we remember Dolly Parton: a gifted storyteller, generous philanthropist and unmistakable personality who brought joy to generations.

Through her music, humour and kindness, Dolly encouraged people to embrace who they were, care for others and find a little light, even during difficult times.

Her songs will continue to be played, shared and treasured for generations to come.

Vale Dolly Parton, 1946–2026. 🤍

Image credit to Denis Carney via Public Domain

27/08/2026

The Victorian Seniors Festival doesn't kick off until October, but it's worth taking a look at Wodonga's Seniors Celebrations event now before bookings begin on September 1st.

We'll be there so make sure you come along and say hello!

Senior celebrations have been running in Wodonga for more than two decades 🫖☕🍰
https://2ay.com.au/articles/senior-celebrations/

24/08/2026

A meaningful life is not measured by how busy it looks from the outside.

Sometimes, it is found in knowing where you belong, taking pride in what you have built and pausing long enough to appreciate the view.

19/08/2026

Life has a way of reminding us what matters most.

The people who make us feel at home. The time we give one another. The words we choose to say while we still have the opportunity.

There may never be a perfect moment to tell someone what they mean to you. Sometimes, the right moment is simply now.