News - Donor newsletter
A quarterly update for FRRR’s generous donor partners, sharing insights and the impact of our work, thanks to their support.
Community Foundation launched in Alice Springs
Community stories Donor newsletter: 15 September 2023
A new community foundation - Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation's (MASCF) - has been established in Alice Springs to build capabilities, connections and encourage positive community conversations and action.
Insights from the bush
Donor newsletter Insights: 15 September 2023
The FRRR team share their insights and the key themes observed while working with communities in remote, rutal and regional Australia during Q4 of 2022/23.
Donor News – May 2023
Donor newsletter: 30 May 2023
In this quarter’s update for FRRR’s partners and supporters, we’re focussing on the big difference that small grants make. Read about a very impactful tractor funded in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, how you can support RRR communities now, and for the long-term, synergies between FRRR and our partner GlobalGiving’s funding philosophy and insights from the team.
Donor Spotlight: GlobalGiving
Donor newsletter: 30 May 2023
Jillian Kirwan-Lee, FRRR Partnerships Specialist, recently chatted with Chase Williams, Senior Project Manager from GlobalGiving's disaster response team, about the incredible work they are doing across the globe.
Donor News – March 2023
Donor newsletter: 3 March 2023
In our March Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter. In this latest edition we detail insights from the FRRR team, look at how bushfire recovery is going three years on from Black Summer and see how the concept of co-design has informed a beautiful new community space in Taree.
Insights from the bush – March 2023
Donor newsletter Insights: 2 March 2023
Our staff connect with communities daily, whether it be over the phone, via video calls or in person. While every community is different, common themes emerge from what they tell us. Here's a snapshot of what we've heard in the last few months.
Donor News – November 2022
Donor newsletter: 1 December 2022
In our November Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter. In this latest edition we have a big focus on connecting with communities with our teams conducting a number of visits. You'll also find our latest donor spotlight with Nutrien Ag Solutions.
Donor News – September 2022
Donor newsletter: 21 September 2022
In our September Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter, including how our Flood Recovery rollout is tracking and a Bushfire Recovery update. We also share the details of a new partnership with the Raine & Horne Foundation.
Donor Spotlight: Raine & Horne Foundation
Donor newsletter: 21 September 2022
Earlier this month, The Raine and Horne Foundation announced a new partnership with FRRR. The funds will be used to support hyper-local community projects in rural Australia. In the lead up to the public announcement, FRRR’s new Partnerships Specialist, Jillian Kirwan Lee, spoke to Angus Raine about why they are supporting remote, rural and regional communities.
Donor News – May 2022
Donor newsletter: 31 May 2022
In our May Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter, including how our Flood Recovery Appeal is tracking. We share insights from our team and share a conversation with Macdoch Foundation CEO Michelle Gortan.
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