Media releases (soft launch): 23 July 2024
With support from a variety of generous supporters including The Sally Foundation, Seaton Foundation and Bunnings Warehouse, FRRR awarded $36,000 via six grants to not-for-profit community organisations in and around Lismore for a variety of projects aimed at supporting local youth.
The FRRR ABC Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants support communities to take action on the ideas generated by regional youth at the annual ABC Takeover Regional Summit. The annual Takeover Summit provides local students with a platform to speak up and have their voices heard on issues that matter to them within their own community.
The grants provide a mechanism for these ideas to become reality in their community, with project delivery intended to establish a greater connection between youth and community organisations; support youth to drive change in their community by backing their ideas; and ensure that young people are valued for their contributions and time.
| Organisation | Project | Location | Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect Northern Rivers Inc | Destine Create a film at the Connect Northern Rivier Career Expo to showcase local career pathways, increasing awareness and opportunities for young people in Lismore. | Lismore, NSW | $6,000 |
| Lismore City Council | High Schoolers' Haven Launch a youth-led pop-up event space in Lismore to foster social connections, support, and skills development for Lismore youth. | Lismore, NSW | $6,000 |
| Our Plan C Inc | NexGen Navigators: Trash Talkers Equip local youth with the skills to lead their own youth-led environmental projects to activate their environmental awareness and comunity resilience. | Lismore, NSW | $6,000 |
| Nimbin Neighbourhood & Information Centre Inc on behalf of Nimbin Youth Events | Youth Fest Create a youth-led festival that empowers young people to showcase their talents and develop event management skills to foster community connections. | Lismore, NSW | $6,000 |
| The Tropical Fruits Inc | StandUp StandOut Implement workshops to empower Lismores diverse youth through art, fostering self-pride, community connectinos and improved mental health. | Lismore, NSW | $6,000 |
| Creative Peoples Collective Inc | Culture Peoples Collective Empower youth through artistic workshops and events, fostering skills, self-expression and community cohesion. | Lismore, NSW | $6,000 |
