News - Community stories

Chicks in the Sticks are stronger together 

Community stories: 15 October 2024

‘Chicks in the Sticks’ events bring together local women to increase skills, knowledge and understanding of the risks posed by drought and climate change.

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Sheltering and connecting Thallon

Community stories: 30 September 2024

Thallon State School P&C received an SRC grant to purchase new portable shade structures.

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A ‘deadly’ wearable health message

Community stories: 30 September 2024

A clever project has improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people living in rural and remote regions in SA using an SRC grant.

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Celebrating the women of Buloke Shire

Community stories: 30 September 2024

With the help of a TTTT grant, the Buloke Women’s Network has kept spirits up in the Buloke region VIC, after years of drought, floods and COVID.

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Amplifying youth voices and empowering Shoalhaven’s next generation

Community stories: 26 September 2024

The Dunn Lewis Youth Foundation in NSW's Shoalhaven region, the Youth Local Podcast Program has provided young people with more than just a microphone.

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Learnings from the Social Impact in the Regions Conference

Community stories: 26 September 2024

FRRR was pleased to be able to support IRCF participants to attend the Social Impact in the Regions (SIITR) Conference held on Dungutti Country in the community of Kempsey, NSW.

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Systems upgrades sustain Cooinda Court Aged Care

Community stories: 26 September 2024

Cooinda Court Aged Care used funds to modernise their systems, installing new technology to improve management of medication systems, clinical care records and communication.  

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The Next Economy

Community stories: 19 September 2024

Since its launch in 2018, The Next Economy (TNE) has become a trusted advisor and collaborator, working with regional communities, experts and decision-makers across government and industry to drive the transition to net zero.

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Warren Chamber Music Festival and the impact of leaving a legacy

Community stories: 17 September 2024

Since 2010, FRRR has partnered with Perpetual to ensure the wishes of the late Harold Gordon Jones are honoured. One community group that has received multiple grants from this bequest is the Warren Chamber Music Festival, which caters to a broad audience by presenting a range of musical experiences that aren’t often available to country Australia.

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Equine therapy with profound impact

Community stories: 17 September 2024

Kanyini Connections Ltd runs an innovative equine therapy initiative designed to provide intensive support to young veterans suffering from PTSD. FRRR supported the program through an In a Good Place program, in partnership with CCI Giving.

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