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.
Donor Spotlight: GlobalGiving
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.
Re-imagining youth volunteering in rural, regional and remote Australia
22 May 2023 – People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels, considers how volunteer-run groups can usher in the next generation of volunteers by working with local young people.
Insights from the bush – March 2023
02 Mar 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…
Donor Spotlight: Raine & Horne Foundation
21 Sep 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…
Donor Spotlight: Macdoch Foundation
30 May 2022 – Macdoch Foundation is the Australian philanthropic foundation of the MacLeod family, and its vision is to build the resilience of people and the planet. It’s the philanthropic arm of the…
Insights from the Bush: May 2022
30 May 2022 – Our Program Portfolio Leads recently presented to the FRRR Board on some of the common issues and themes emerging in funding requests that we are receiving from community groups, and…
Progress update: March 2022
11 Mar 2022 – In the last quarter, we approved $5.58M in grants to support 357 projects via 13 programs. The average success rate was 43% – this was from 829 requests, seeking $11.84M.…
Donor Spotlight: Bertalli Family Foundation
11 Mar 2022 – Husband and wife, Neville and Di Bertalli are committed to charitable giving that makes a real tangible difference to some of society’s most concerning issues. They established the Bertalli Family…
Rural, regional and remote philanthropy: leadership at the intersections
11 Feb 2022 – The Australian Philanthropic Services and Fiona Higgins spoke with FRRR’s CEO Natalie Egleton and Chairman Tim Fairfax AC.
The Great Resignation or the Volunteer Revolution?
10 Feb 2022 – People Portfolio Lead, Alli Mudford, discusses reshaping the concept of ‘The Great Resignation’ as a ‘volunteer revolution’ in rural communities.