Community Stories
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Eurobodalla’s Community Support Network: a model for collaboration and capacity building
14 Jan 2026 – ECSN’s journey demonstrates the power of collaboration and the impact of sustained investment in community-led networks.
Wanaaring Parents and Citizens Association
11 Dec 2025 – Wanaaring Parents and Citizens Association share their FRRR story.
Martu youth leading the way
10 Dec 2025 – K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation launched the Western Desert Youth Ranger program, boosting wellbeing and school attendance in Wiluna, WA.
The ripple effects of mental health support
10 Dec 2025 – Texas and District Drought Suport (TADDS) delivered a series of workshops to spark vital mental health conversations across the border region.
Improving services for young women in TAS
10 Dec 2025 – Karinya Young Women’s Service in Launceston has strengthened its services for young women at risk, thanks to a $10,000 SRC grant.
Tailored First Nations community leadership program
04 Dec 2025 – Seeing future leaders of Cherbourg emerge with self-assurance from a specially designed leadership program, has been the highlight of Amanda Woodward’s career.
Tailored events build strong foundations
04 Dec 2025 – Remote communities in far-western NSW are overcoming geographic isolation and becoming more drought resilient after gathering for Rural Connect community days.
Stories and training create new support networks
04 Dec 2025 – More than 600 people from Holbrook and surrounds took part in resilience events over two days, building skills and community connection to prepare for drought.
Taking control and supporting one-another
04 Dec 2025 – The Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network is proof of the huge difference a relatively small investment can make to the strength of a community.
Reinvigorating the Young Farmer Network
04 Dec 2025 – The realisation that an entire generation of the Mallee had not experienced a severe drought was enough for the Birchip Cropping Group to spring into action.