Recovery & Resilience Stories
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 and Suncorp support communities to build back better
12 Jun 2025 – FRRR and its partner Suncorp Group are providing $316,822 in grants to support disaster-affected communities as they continue to recover.
DRRF funds support Community Disaster Alliance in NSW Northern Rivers
13 Mar 2025 – Resilient Lismore Inc has been awarded $50,000 from FRRR’s Disaster Resilience & Recovery Fund on behalf of the recently established Northern Rivers Community Disaster Alliance.
Recovery in Kalbarri
12 Mar 2025 – Kalbarri Development Association Inc. raise funds to rebuild their Community Centre with an inaugural annual Community Gala.
Not-for-profit report cards enhance drought resilience
16 Dec 2024 – Not For Profit HQ Limited received a $50,000 grant via FRRR through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative – Community Impact Program.
$19.3M delivered into regions still recovering from Black Summer bushfires
05 Dec 2024 – FRRR’s report, Black Summer Bushfires Five Years On reaffirms the need for disaster recovery funding for the medium to long-term.
Cycling trails bring back tourists, encourage local recreation
22 Oct 2024 – Cycle Tumbarumba have made a mountain bike trail network on Mason’s Hill safer for local community members using an FRRR grant.
Grant helps Rochester plan for building back better
05 Sep 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.
Wardell CORE building community resilience
01 Mar 2024 – The work of the Wardell Community Organised Resilience Effort (CORE) is an example of how a small town can rally in the face of a natural disaster and be ready…
SAGE COVID recovery in Eurobodalla
11 Dec 2023 – SAGE received an FRRR grant to cover the costs of a salaried Business Manager to help build organisational capacity and revenue streams.
Lights Up festival boosts Riverland
11 Dec 2023 – A TTTT grant in Loxton, SA helped boost the local economy and connect and engage locals, all while building skills for young people and having fun.