Insights
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Small regional communities need support now – and for years to come
29 Jan 2026 – Nina O’Brien, Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lead, reflects on the impacts of disaster events and why small regional communities need long‑term, flexible support for recovery and a resilient future.
A blueprint for what’s next
30 Oct 2025 – Deb Samuels, FRRR’s People Lead, writes about intergenerational leadership and how FRRR aims to empower young changemakers and their communities to work and lead together, through the NextGen Blueprint.
Fund resilience, not disasters
13 Oct 2025 – To mark International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, FRRR CEO, Natalie Egleton, discusses what funding resilience, not disasters, looks like in remote, rural and regional communities.
The benefits of investing in ourselves
11 Sep 2025 – A partnership with Toyota System Support Centre resulted in fantastic outcomes for the efficiency of FRRR’s granting processes.
Building resilience together: Lessons from DR:FR Victoria
14 Aug 2025 – DR:FR Victoria, supported by the University of Sydney, has shown that place-based, community-led approaches are not only effective – they’re essential.
ABC Radio National – Featuring FRRR
19 Jun 2025 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, talks about FRRR’s role supporting long-term disaster recovery in rural communities on ABC Radio National’s Changing Australia.
What makes disasters in remote areas different?
17 Apr 2025 – FRRR’s Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lead, Nina O’Brien, discusses the challenges that remote communities face when recovering from disasters.
Insights from the bush – Q2 FY 2024/25
04 Apr 2025 – Our team is constantly connecting with remote, rural and regional communities through our grant programs, partnerships and advocacy, giving us a unique position from which to amplify community voices and…
Supporter Spotlight: Paul Ramsay Foundation
31 Mar 2025 – We are pleased to bring you a conversation betweer FRRR CEO Natalie Egleton and Paul Ramsay Foundation’s Chief of Alliances, Liz Yeo.
Disaster recovery approaches must evolve
25 Mar 2025 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, reflects on current disaster recovery models and what can be done to improve how funders approach disaster recovery.