community story

Thanks for popping by. In this area of the site, we share news of the grants we have awarded, our new partnerships and share stories about our organisation. From time to time, you’ll also find articles and our thoughts on key issues facing remote, rural and regional communities.

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.

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.

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FRRR reports significant increase in support for rural communities

05 Nov 2021 – A unique Australian charity significantly increased its year-on-year grant making, giving remote, rural and regional communities across the country a much-needed funding boost as they adapted to the impacts of…

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Improving public perception of Moree Secondary College

25 Aug 2021 – Moree is a major agricultural centre in northern New South Wales, noted for its part in the Australian cotton-growing industry. Community workshops conducted by both Moree Secondary College and Moree…

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Devonport Community Garden gets upgrade

25 Aug 2021 – In the last 12 years, the beloved community garden in Devonport, Tasmania has become a hub for local residents, where they come together for a range of activities. The garden…

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A new historic cellar for Beltana

26 Oct 2020 – Beltana is a small, state heritage listed town with a population of 35 people located 540 km north of Adelaide in South Australia. A $15,000 grant funded by ANZ and…

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North Star’s life-saving grant

20 Aug 2020 – An Aussie Cotton Farmers Grow Communities grant, funded by the Bayer Fund, has enabled the North Star Sporting Club in northern NSW to purchase a defibrillator and three first aid…

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Country Music Club no place for vintage computers

23 Jul 2020 – The Country Music Club of Boyup Brook (CMCBB) in WA received a 2019 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant in the form of three Lenovo Thinkpads to plan and implement its…

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Improvements to Thallon’s War Memorial

23 Jul 2020 – A $5,000 Aussie Cotton Farmers Grow Communities grants, funded by the Monsanto Fund, enabled the TPA to embark on another stage of the project, bringing them closer to completing this…

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St George’s safe haven for those in need

23 Jun 2020 – A disused unit attached to the meeting rooms of the St George branch of the Queensland Country Women’s Association is now a haven for families in need. An Aussie Cotton…

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Seed funding makes a difference years later

20 Nov 2018 – Four years ago, the Bowen branch of the PCYC received an $8,000 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant. The region was hit by Cyclone Debbie in 2017 and earlier this year, FRRR spoke…

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