bushfire recovery
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.
Building resilience: California and Australia share lessons in community recovery efforts
11 Jul 2025 – There is always much to be learnt by sharing experiences of similar events, especially when it comes to disaster recovery. Recently, representatives from California and Australia connected to discuss how…
Rural Australia receives $820,000 funding boost
13 Mar 2025 – Eighty-four NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing $827,253 in grants thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities grant program.
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.
Flipping the narrative
24 Sep 2024 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, recently spoke at the Social Impact in the Regions Conference. The following are her speech notes.
Nearly $1.4M in small grants for rural Australia
30 Apr 2024 – Nearly $1.4 million in grants is being shared by 129 community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
Beginning the Journey to Cultural Healing on Jaithmathang Country
28 Feb 2024 – A Bushfire Recovery Fund grant supported Indigenous organisation, Jaithmathang TABOO, by funding a program of annual cool burns and to work with key environment and government stakeholders to share learnings.
Support continues for local groups leading bushfire recovery in rural Victoria
19 Feb 2024 – Three Victorian NFPs, working in places impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires, have been awarded grants in the closing round of FRRR’s Bushfire Recovery Fund.
Catering to community recovery
11 Dec 2023 – With support via FRRR through the News Corp Bushfire Fund, Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House embarked on a project to enhance their disaster response capabilities, enabling preparation and distribution of fresh food,…
More than $1.5M awarded to meet the needs of rural Australia
27 Nov 2023 – More than 150 NFP organisations in rural regions across Australia are sharing $1,579,380 in SRC grants for projects that will strengthen their communities.
Record $2.7M granted to meet the local needs of rural Australia
19 Sep 2023 – FRRR has awarded a record $2.7M in grants to support and strengthen remote, rural and regional communities through this round of its flagship SRC program.