Inspiration
Supporting locals to create vibrant, resilient and revitalised communities
Connecting good will with good purpose is inspiring work. In this section we connect you with ideas and action being led by remote, rural, and regional communities, that are making a real and lasting difference to the wellbeing, vitality, and resilience of their people, places, and environments.
Simpson dairy farmers in a good place
The effects of plunging milk prices and bushfires in South West Victoria had the community feeling strained. Front line workers were regularly being confronted with people breaking down because they…
Pizza and movie nights bring drought-hit Marra Creek community closer
Residents of the severely drought-hit Marra Creek community, in NSW, have traditionally had to travel up to 250km to see a movie or drive 80km to the nearest hotel for…
Carpark drives more members to Burrum Men’s Shed
The resolution of issues causing frequent flooding of the carpark for the Burrum District Community’s Men’s Shed in Howard, QLD, has enabled more seniors to have safe access to opportunities…
Feral Cat Numbers Kept Under Control on Kangaroo Island
Just off the South Australian mainland you will find Kangaroo Island (KI). Australia’s third largest Island, KI is known for its stunning nature reserves and wildlife. During the 2019/20 bushfires,…
Roof makeover in Warracknabeal
Deep in country Victoria, a definitive before and after makeover is apparent. For years the Golf Club of Warracknabeal, about 340 km north west of Melbourne, made do with a…
In Kilkivan, there’s much more to the Men’s Shed than hammers and nails
A dedicated group in rural Queensland has accessed FRRR funding to help them build a new community facility in their town. Find out how much more there is to the…
