Red Dirt robotics – Taking STEM into the Outback
Community stories: 22 January 2025
Engineer Jameson Harvey used a Backing the Future grant funded by VFFF to bring innovative STEM education to remote, rural and regional Australia.
Celebrating rural women in Central Australia’s Arid Lands
Community stories: 22 January 2025
The Red Centre Rural Ladies Day, held in Alice Springs, fostered connections among agricultural workers in Central Australia’s isolated Arid Lands.
Upcycling workshops in the Upper Yarra region
Community stories: 22 January 2025
Cire Services has taken a significant step towards fostering sustainability and empowering women in the Upper Yarra region of Victoria using an FRRR grant.
Facilitators farewelled as South Coast IRCF program culminates
Community stories: 19 December 2024
As the Investing in Rural Community Futures program culminates in the South Coast communities, one of the biggest impacts has been the growth in the people that have delivered the program.
Community-led wellbeing project gains momentum
Community stories: 19 December 2024
The Bega Valley Data Collective had support through the Investing in Rural Community Futures program to develop a community-led wellbeing framework aimed at empowering the community to thrive.
Mental health in the Mallee
Community stories: 16 December 2024
The small farming community of Pinnaroo in the Mallee region of SA is tackling the health and wellbeing of local residents head on, using a $20,000 IAGP grant.
Amplifying young voices in Bay & Basin
Community stories: 16 December 2024
An IRCF grant helped create lasting change for youth when Uniting - Firefly Bay & Basin partnered with Sanctuary Point Community Pride Inc.
Cultural immersion strengthens community connection
Community stories: 28 November 2024
Walking Together in the Milton Ulladulla District used grant funds from FRRR for the ‘Together We Thrive’ project to organise attendance at the Giiyong Festival, the largest Aboriginal cultural festival on the southeast coast, near Pambula, NSW.
Partnerships support outstanding recognition for Shoalhaven Women’s Resource Group
Community stories: 27 November 2024
An increase in partnerships between organisations and a decrease in working in silos has been a key feature of IRCF on the South Coast. Partnerships support has increased capacity and broader service delivery, and led to projects where NFPs are working with business groups to share skillsets and expertise.
Shaping respect through The Betterment Project
Community stories: 20 November 2024
Funded by VFFF and FRRR's Backing the Future program, The Betterment Project inspires boys to embrace respect and equality, creating systemic change for youth.
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