Annual Review stories Community stories: 9 December 2020
When a popular city-based summer school music program made plans to bring the beat to the bush and put on a show alongside it, the whole community of Tenterfield NSW let the rhythm takeover.
Annual Review stories Community stories: 9 December 2020
A Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant from FRRR, funded with the support of the John T Reid Charitable Trusts, helped enhance the availability of fresh fruit, as well as create more inviting,...
Community stories: 28 November 2020
Circular Head Council brought the community together for a three week celebration of visual and performative arts performances and exhibits in Smithton and surrounding towns in north-west Tasmania, thanks to a Strengthening Rural Communities grant funded by the Sidney Myer Fund.
Community stories: 25 November 2020
With thanks to a grant from the Australian Government, administered by FRRR as part of the Tackling Tough Times Together grant program, the Community Hall used for Freestone Friday Friendlies could get a safe floor, a new drinks fridge, an upgraded lighting and integrated PA system.
Community stories: 25 November 2020
Drake residents wanted to learning more about permaculture, so the Granite Border Landcare Committee created a six-part workshop series. With thanks to a $4,000 Small Grants for Rural Communities grant, the committee was able to create and deliver this workshop series over a six-month period.
Community stories: 25 November 2020
In partnership with Merrigum Primary School, The Song Room, an organisation that delivers integrated music lessons in school delivered a six-month music program to students from Foundation to Year 6. The program was possible with thanks to a $7,500 REAPing Rewards grant.
Community stories: 25 November 2020
Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) is a driving force behind its town's push for renewables and increasing local ownership. TRY received $4,878 from the Australian Communities Foundation's (ACF), through their FRRR Community Foundation Fundraising Account, to invest in community engagement and education around renewable energy hubs.
Community stories: 24 November 2020
The Dolphin Sands Ratepayers Association is a member of Landcare Tasmania, representing the residents and ratepayers of the fragile sand spit bordered by Moulting Lagoon to the north and Nine Mile Beach...
Community stories: 26 October 2020
A grant of $14,500 from the Tackling Tough Times Together program, co-funded by the Qantas Foundation and Friends of FRRR, meant that 20 people in Longreach, QLD, had the opportunity to participate in a leadership development program. Over three days, participants learned a number of new skills to further their personal and professional leadership development. An Alumni day gave people in the area the opportunity to network with their community.
Community stories: 26 October 2020
Beltana is a small, state heritage listed town with a population of 35 people located 540 km north of Adelaide in South Australia. A $15,000 grant funded by ANZ and administered by FRRR meant that the town could uncover and restore a 70-year-old cellar under the local Assembly Hall. Now, the space is used as a local gallery and is a tourist destination.