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A quarterly update for FRRR’s generous partners, sharing insights and the impact of our work, thanks to their support.

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Donor News – March 2023

Partner Update: 3 March 2023

In our March Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter. In this latest edition we detail insights from the FRRR team, look at how bushfire recovery is going three years on from Black Summer and see how the concept of co-design has informed a beautiful new community space in Taree.

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Insights from the bush – March 2023

Insights Partner Update: 2 March 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 us. Here's a snapshot of what we've heard in the last few months.

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Donor News – November 2022

Partner Update: 1 December 2022

In our November Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter. In this latest edition we have a big focus on connecting with communities with our teams conducting a number of visits. You'll also find our latest donor spotlight with Nutrien Ag Solutions.

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Donor News – September 2022

Partner Update: 21 September 2022

In our September Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter, including how our Flood Recovery rollout is tracking and a Bushfire Recovery update. We also share the details of a new partnership with the Raine & Horne Foundation.

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Donor Spotlight: Raine & Horne Foundation

Partner Update: 21 September 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 up to the public announcement, FRRR’s new Partnerships Specialist, Jillian Kirwan Lee, spoke to Angus Raine about why they are supporting remote, rural and regional communities.

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Donor News – May 2022

Partner Update: 31 May 2022

In our May Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter, including how our Flood Recovery Appeal is tracking. We share insights from our team and share a conversation with Macdoch Foundation CEO Michelle Gortan.

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Donor Spotlight: Macdoch Foundation

Partner Update: 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 Macdoch Group, an investment group with Sydney and London offices, which includes Macdoch Ventures (specialising in post-seed capital investment) and Macdoch Agriculture Group (businesses and investments that seek to contribute profitably to a low carbon and climate resilient future). 

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Insights from the Bush: May 2022

Insights Partner Update: 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 from conversations...

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Donor News – March 2022

Partner Update: 15 March 2022

In our March Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter, especially looking at approaches to recovery from the Black Summer bushfires, and how you can help with flood recovery. We share insights from our team and share a conversation with Neville Bertalli - who, along with his wife Di, has been donating to FRRR's programs for 12 years through the Bertalli Family Foundation.

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Bushfire recovery in action: Mighty Mallacoota

Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Community stories Partner Update: 11 March 2022

Over the years, many community groups have received multiple grants from FRRR, and we love catching up with groups and leaders in the communities to share in the progress that's been made. Last month...

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