Deadly Yarning & Learning – Mental Health training for young people
Community stories eNews: 29 March 2022
YACVic was supported with an IAGP grant to deliver culturally specific Mental Health First Aid Training to 20 First Nations youth in Swan Hill and Robinvale.
Bushfire recovery in action: Mighty Mallacoota
Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Community stories Partner Update: 11 March 2022
Over the years, many community groups have received multiple grants from FRRR, and we love catching up with groups and leaders in the communities to share in the progress that's been made. Last month...
Goldfields girls dream big, despite COVID
Community stories eNews: 23 February 2022
Goldfields Girl is about leadership, confidence and building aspirational behaviours. Much more than a pageant, it’s a program that involves personal development, work readiness and community engagement activities for young Indigenous women between the ages of 16 and 25 from the Goldfields region, in south eastern corner of Western Australia. It’s based on the successful Kimberley Girl program, and has been operating since 2017.
Lighting up the streets of Dirranbandi
Community stories eNews: 23 February 2022
The town of Dirranbandi, in southwest QLD, was suffering from a lack of Christmas cheer and the general community spirit was a bit flat, following relentless drought over many years. This was also having significant impacts on mental health.
“Meet, Eat and Play’ program nurses togetherness in Woomelang community
Community stories COVID Recovery: 23 February 2022
When COVID restrictions hit Woomelang, the tiny Victorian town with a population of 201 was already struggling after being hit by major drought. More than half the residents live alone, with many people...
Tourism grant diverted to help COVID response in East Arnhem Land
Community stories COVID Recovery: 23 February 2022
A grant originally intended to help the Gong-Dal Aboriginal Corporation increase opportunities for the Gapuwiyak community in East Arnhem Land was partially diverted to help the community respond to COVID. The...
Equipment gives boost for Boys to the Bush
Community stories: 23 February 2022
When COVID lockdowns hit, it created issues for Boys to the Bush, a program that provides support for disadvantaged youth from a variety of regional and rural communities in NSW. Distance learning...
Grants for Resilience & Wellness – Kinglake Ranges
Community stories: 17 February 2022
FRRR has awarded an out-of-session grant to the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House Inc, via the Grants for Resilience & Wellness - Kinglake Ranges program, funded by the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF).
Simpson dairy farmers in a good place
Community stories eNews: 27 January 2022
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 couldn’t pay their bills, afford feed for their stock or feeling financial pressure. The Simpson & District Community Centre (SDCC) knew it was important to keep the conversation about mental health in the community open, to continue to break down the stigma associated with asking for help. So, they wanted to equip local community members with the skills to recognise mental health issues and provide resources for referrals to support services, as well as give them skills in self-care, given they were dealing with more and more people in crisis.
Pizza and movie nights bring drought-hit Marra Creek community closer
Community stories eNews: 27 January 2022
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 social get-togethers. The Marra Creek Public School Parents and Citizens Association decided things needed to change and set about creating an option for locals to enjoy pizza and a movie closer to home.
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