IRCF News
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.
South Shoalhaven Community Expo celebrates, strengthens and connects
17 Sep 2025 – The fourth annual South Shoalhaven Community Expo, held earlier this month in Ulladulla, continued its evolution into a vibrant platform for connection, collaboration and community-led recovery.
Waminda South Coast Women’s Health & Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation’s FRRR story
31 Mar 2025 – Waminda South Coast Women’s Health & Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation share their FRRR story.
Building confidence through connection and collaboration
25 Mar 2025 – Engagement in FRRR’s IRCF Program supported Gemma to further develop leadership skills and form new connections.
Growing a strong service for a vibrant community
25 Mar 2025 – Through IRCF, The Family Place was supported to develop a five-year strategic plan to equip the organisation for a planned period of growth.
IRCF Community Facilitators move into not-for-profit roles
27 Feb 2025 – Two former IRCF Community Facilitators have moved into positions where they can draw on the extensive knowledge they have of their communities.
Beyond Empathy creates youth arts pathways via stronger social enterprise
27 Feb 2025 – Beyond Empathy (BE) is creating pathways for young people, fostering their creative talents and providing them with sustainable opportunities in the arts sector.
Facilitators farewelled as South Coast IRCF program culminates
19 Dec 2024 – As the Investing in Rural Community Futures program culminates in the South Coast communities, one of the biggest impacts has been the growth in the people that have delivered the…
Community-led wellbeing project gains momentum
19 Dec 2024 – The Bega Valley Data Collective had support through the Investing in Rural Community Futures program to develop a community-led wellbeing framework aimed at empowering the community to thrive.
Rebuilding Together: How one community showcased their local pride and connection
26 Aug 2024 – How do you capture the energy, pride and enthusiasm of a community? At the South Shoalhaven Community Expo, we discovered that it starts with creating a space where people can…
A journey of cultural enrichment
17 Jul 2024 – Over the past five years, the IRCF program has expanded our knowledge of local indigenous culture through an array of touchpoints, workshops, group discussions, events and training sessions.