community foundation
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.
Fremantle Foundation enabling local impact
21 Nov 2023 – Fremantle Fdn partners with FRRR through a Community Foundation Account to support community groups conducting charitable activities in rural & regional WA.
Community Foundation launched in Alice Springs
15 Sep 2023 – A new community foundation – Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation’s (MASCF) – has been established in Alice Springs to build capabilities, connections and encourage positive community conversations and action.
Supporting disaster recovery in the Northern Rivers
27 Jul 2023 – NRCF holds a Fundraising Account with FRRR to attract tax-deductible donations, enabling them work together to build resilience across the community.
Fundraising Account in Focus: Upper Murray Innovation Foundation
25 May 2022 – The community of Corryong in north-eastern Victoria is nestled at the foot of the surrounding mountain ranges, and has a population of around 1,200. Corryong has a very active Community…
FRRR welcomes extension of DGR1 to Rural Community Foundations
30 Mar 2022 – FRRR has today welcomed the extension of DGR-1 status for the country’s regional Community Foundations, which was confirmed in Tuesday night’s Budget announcements. This special status means that they can…
Local place-making in Mirboo North
20 Oct 2021 – The Mirboo North and District Community Foundation (MNDCF) partners with FRRR, through a Community Foundation Fundraising Account, which has helped them raise vital funds for priority community projects by leveraging…
New partnership to help turn community groups’ ideas into reality
22 Feb 2021 – A new partnership between FRRR and The Yulgilbar Foundation will give rural communities in the Clarence Valley and surrounding regions a much-needed boost.
Totally Renewable Yackandandah
25 Nov 2020 – Totally Renewable Yackandandah (TRY) is a driving force behind its town’s push for renewables and increasing local ownership. TRY received $4,878 from the Australian Communities Foundation’s (ACF), through their FRRR…
Northern Rivers Community Foundation
28 Nov 2019 – Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) was established in 2004 with the purpose to connect people who care with local causes that matter, to improve community well-being for the Northern Rivers…
Foundation Barossa
20 Jan 2017 – Pinery Fire response supported by Community Foundation Account Foundation Barossa’s story is a particularly good example of how FRRR’s Community Foundation Accounts are able to help a community respond to emerging local…