COVID
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.
Enhanced wellbeing for seniors on Christmas Island
26 Mar 2025 – The Shire of Christmas Island is using an FRRR grant to deliver programs to local seniors, reducing isolation and improving their wellbeing.
New seats the ‘chair-y’ on top at Laura Fair
28 May 2024 – Laura Fair Inc received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to purchase chairs for their annual event, freeing up future funds to reinvest in the community.
Creating happiness with Happy Boxes
26 Mar 2024 – An FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities grant funded by the Australian Government to support COVID recovery in communities.
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.
Connecting through Colac’s Makers’ Space
11 Dec 2023 – A creative arts project run by Colac Makers’ Space received a $10,000 grant to support local youth and volunteers.
Hawkesbury’s tech connect project
21 Nov 2023 – The Hawkesbury City Council received a Rebuilding Futures grant funded by the Suncorp Group to improve community access to technology, post floods.
Making a big impact with a small project in Foster
21 Nov 2023 – Manna Community Garden in Foster, VIC, received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to replace seating around the fire pit at their community garden.
Tanjil Valley Settlers’ stories printed
20 Jan 2023 – With a $3,400 grant from the Gardiner Dairy Foundation Community grants program, the History Gatherer’s Group was able to collate and publish History Talks – Settlers’ Histories A Generation On.
It’s all about networking!
12 Dec 2022 – To foster help-seeking practices and build community connectedness, the District Council of Yankalilla in South Australia used an In A Good Place grant to engage a coordinator for the Fleurieu…
COVID funding boosts Family Support in Singleton
29 Sep 2022 – For 33 years families from Singleton and surrounding areas experiencing life challenges – from domestic violence to anxiety in young people – have been coming to Singleton Family Support for…