Supporting disaster recovery in the Northern Rivers
Community stories Disaster recovery stories eNews: 27 July 2023
NRCF holds a Fundraising Account with FRRR to attract tax-deductible donations, enabling them work together to build resilience across the community.
Extending ‘The Grove’ in Atherton
Community stories eNews: 28 June 2023
Tableland Community Link Association used a $15,000 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant to build an extension at 'The Grove' activities centre, which increased capacity.
Focusing on youth wellness in Cunderdin
Community stories eNews: 28 June 2023
The Shire of Cunderdin serves the small towns of Cunderdin and Meckering in the Wheatbelt region of WA. In addition to the usual Council services, the Shire also supports local community groups to help...
Sisters Retreat: Supporting women in rural towns after cancer diagnosis
Community stories eNews: 28 June 2023
In rural communities where enduring drought and devastating bushfires have left an emotional toll, a cancer diagnosis can lead to a particularly isolating and challenging experience. With support from...
New tourist icon for Quandialla
Community stories eNews: 28 June 2023
Travellers now have a vibrant new site to visit on the NSW Silo Art Trail, with a mural adorning the Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Hall drawing tourists to the town. Like so many small townships in...
Far West University Centre helps regional NSW youth discover their future
Community stories eNews: 29 March 2023
A $7,269 FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant, allowed Far West University Centre to host a Discover Your Future event, aimed at giving young people a chance to explore and learn more about their future career options.
Active Farmers raise awareness for mental and physical health in WA
Community stories eNews: 29 March 2023
Active Farmers used a $6,340 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to support their one-day event, the Active Farmers Games, that raises awareness of physical and mental health.
Laughter at Lucky Bay
Community stories eNews: 31 August 2022
The Lucky Bay Shack Owners Association sought $51,597 through the Tackling Tough Times Together grant program to purchase new playground equipment.
New wheels for Eventide residents
Community stories eNews: 31 August 2022
Thanks to a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant supported by Ian Rollo Currie Foundation, Evertide Lutheran Homes was able to purchase a golf buggy that has been assisting with the transport of residents with mobility and sight issues around the facility.
Combatting COVID with Care
Community stories COVID Recovery eNews: 31 August 2022
Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare received a $13,500 grant from the COVID Regional Community Support program, funded by the New South Wales Government.
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