Catering to community recovery
Annual Review stories Black Summer Bushfire Recovery: 11 December 2023
With support via FRRR through the News Corp Bushfire Fund, Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House embarked on a project to enhance their disaster response capabilities, enabling preparation and distribution of fresh food, meals and catering for those affected by natural disasters.
Brass tuition creates a legacy
Annual Review stories Community stories: 12 November 2022
On Boonwurrung Country The primarily agriculture-based Bass Coast community is a two-hour drive, south-east of Melbourne. It’s therefore perhaps not surprising that it’s one of the fastest growing...
FRRR reports record-breaking year, granting nearly $20 million to rural Australia
Annual Review stories Media releases: 11 November 2022
FRRR, a one-of-a-kind Australian charity, has granted a record amount of $19.8 million to remote, rural and regional Australia
Huon Valley’s mental health community response
Annual Review stories Community stories: 10 November 2022
With the help of a $9,255 grant through the In a Good Place program, supported by CCI Giving, the Mental Health Community Response project was initiated by the Huon Valley council following a number of suicides.
Rebuilding community through clearing tracks for management of fire (kala) in Ngadju country
Annual Review stories Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Community stories Disaster recovery stories: 10 November 2022
Following the 2019/20 bushfires, Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation received a $25,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant RR to help the Ngadju Rangers to both repair the damage and undertake work to protect the environment and cultural sites from the devasting impact of the bushfires.
Cooling The Exchange!
Annual Review stories Community stories: 10 November 2022
The North Midlands Project Inc committee received a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to contribute to the cost of installing two large air conditioning units in community and visitor centre.
Pilbara youth learn the digital landscape
Annual Review stories Community stories: 10 November 2022
In 2020, Big hART received a $10,000 grant from the Westpac Foundation Community Grants program to train and create paid employment for four young adults in the Pilbara to deliver this Indigenous education resource live to classrooms nationally.
New wheels deliver more than meals
Annual Review stories Community stories: 10 November 2022
The Morgan Volunteer Support Group undertook a lot of local fundraising and secured a $10,000 grant through FRRR’s SRC program to go towards a newer vehicle for their Meals on Wheels service.
Back to School for Barossa Valley kids
Annual Review stories Community stories: 10 November 2022
In total 753 Back to School (BTS) vouchers were distributed to schools across the country thanks to the ongoing support from our generous donors.
Vocal Locals Strengthen Loxton
Annual Review stories Community stories: 10 November 2022
A $148,250 grant through the Future Drought Fund's Networks to Build Drought Resilience program has been used to establish the Vocal Locals - a project that supports local networks access mental health resources.
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