Media Releases
We issue media releases to share our official announcements - from new funding rounds and partnerships, to major milestones and media moments. If you're looking for the latest from FRRR, this is the place to start.
For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
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.
FRRR – Stories in Philanthropy
29 Oct 2018 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) has been helping philanthropy move beyond its urban base to connect with rural, regional and remote Australia for more than 18 years.…
Four health service projects receive big boost
27 Sep 2018 – Four organisations share in over $475,000 in Enhancing Country Health Outcomes (ECHO) grants. The program supports organisations to implement vital health services in rural and regional communities in NSW and…
Art Resides Here: Philanthropy helping keep arts and culture alive in rural Australia
12 Sep 2018 – The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is undertaking the Art Resides Here project, in partnership with the H&L Hecht Trust and Regional Arts Victoria.
Grants to address the tough topics facing rural and regional youth
22 Aug 2018 – FRRR today announced 20 groups will receive grants to implement ideas developed at the 20th Heywire Regional Youth Summit. The communities benefiting from the grants are spread right across Australia,…
Grants support ongoing recovery of communities affected by Black Saturday
12 Jul 2018 – FRRR has announced more funding for projects supporting the ongoing recovery of communities affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires. Another 30 groups will share more than $340,000 to support projects…
Victorian dairy community groups receive grants
04 Jul 2018 – The Gardiner Dairy Foundation and FRRR have announced that 27 Victorian dairy community groups have been awarded funds as part of the 2018 Working in Dairy Communities Small Grants program.…
Enhancing Country Health Outcomes
22 May 2018 – FRRR has announced a new program that offers grants up to $150,000 to not-for-profit organisations to strengthen, improve accessibility and retain quality primary health care services for people living in…
NSW communities to pilot community-led approach to disaster preparedness
01 Mar 2018 – The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has announced that three NSW communities will be the first to trial a new national framework to improve community disaster preparedness and…
Victorian Bushfire Recovery Grants Announced
07 Feb 2018 – 16 community groups received funding to support long-term recovery and resilience projects for communities affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires.
$565,000 in vouchers helps 11,000 rural kids go Back to School, ready to learn
06 Feb 2018 – More than $565,000 is being distributed via this year’s FRRR Back to School program. It supports rural children and their families to access quality educational experiences by providing $50 vouchers…