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Nutrien Ag Solutions delivers $250,000 into regional Australian communities

Media releases: 17 October 2024

FRRR and Nutrien Ag Solutions have awarded more than $250,000 to 59 regional NFPs for projects that will contribute to the success of their communities.

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CEO appointed to National Leadership Group

Media releases: 9 October 2024

FRRR's CEO, Natalie Egleton, has been appointed to the Department of Social Services' Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group.

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2023 Takeover Mildura Grant Recipients

Media releases (soft launch): 9 October 2024

With support from our long-time partner, The Sally Foundation, FRRR awarded $12,000 through three grants to not-for-profit community organisations in the Mildura region.

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Report finds good progress on strengthening social resilience in drought-prone areas

Media releases: 8 October 2024

FRRR and ARLF are pleased to release the mid-term evaluation report for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.

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Recovery continues in regions impacted by Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily

Media releases: 1 October 2024

FRRR and Suncorp Group have awarded more than $215,000 to support the ongoing recovery efforts of QLD communities impacted by Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily.

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Local leaders share stories of how they tackled tough times together

Media releases: 12 September 2024

FRRR's new Tackling Tough Times Together podcast series includes stories shared by local leaders from communities that have been impacted by drought.

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FRRR grants to bring youth-focussed projects to life

Media releases: 10 September 2024

FRRR announced that 19 community organisations will share more than $157,766 from the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants program.

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Grant helps Rochester plan for building back better

Media releases: 5 September 2024

FRRR has awarded a $25,000 grant to Rochester Senior Citizens Club Inc to support local disaster preparedness and the community's ongoing flood recovery.

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2024 Sally Foundation Trailblazers Development Fund grants awarded

Media releases: 27 August 2024

In partnership with the Sally Foundation and the ABC, FRRR awarded $40,000 in grants to eight youth-led community projects as part of the Trailblazers program.

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Report confirms that in-drought support for NFPs is critical to sustainability and recovery

Media releases: 26 August 2024

FRRR's TTTT impact report highlights the program outcomes and makes recommendations on effective in-drought support.

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