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.
King Island community protect unique environment
Community stories: 20 November 2024
King Island Landcare Group developed a ‘Restoration Kit’ to restore and monitor the Island's natural vegetation using a $14,766 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant.
Community connection in Porongurup
Community stories: 20 November 2024
Thanks to a $9,961 S&V SRC grant, Porongurup locals participated in a community led, intercultural, intra-regional dance performance about climate action.
Empowering young farmers on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
Community stories: 15 November 2024
AIR EP used a $60,000 CIP grant to run four field events for young farmers around local leadership, drought preparedness, and community sustainability.
Broome CRC gets a technology boost
Community stories: 22 October 2024
The Broome Community Resource Centre received a Telstra Connected Communities grant to upgrade technology equipment so they could better serve the community.
Paving the multicultural way for the Limestone Coast
Community stories: 22 October 2024
FRRR funds were used to help the newly established Limestone Coast Multicultural Network foster cross-cultural understanding in Naracoorte.
Safe Space supports community connection in Castlemaine
Community stories: 22 October 2024
Through two IAGP grants, FRRR has helped support the establishment of Castlemaine Safe Space – a peer-supported community drop-in space.
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