disaster 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.
Community-led model is key to long-term recovery and disaster resilience
07 Aug 2025 – A new report by FRRR, in partnership with University of Sydney, shares the community resilience building insights most relevant to the three DR:FR VIC community partners.
ABC Radio National – Featuring FRRR
19 Jun 2025 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, talks about FRRR’s role supporting long-term disaster recovery in rural communities on ABC Radio National’s Changing Australia.
More than $1M in grants to keep rural communities thriving
02 Jun 2025 – FRRR has awarded more than $1M in grants to 101 grassroots organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia.
Grantham reclaims its roots and resilience
30 Apr 2025 – Using an SRC grant, Grantham District Community Inc created The Grantham Storyboard – a powerful installation celebrating 183 years of the town’s history.
What makes disasters in remote areas different?
17 Apr 2025 – FRRR’s Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lead, Nina O’Brien, discusses the challenges that remote communities face when recovering from disasters.
FRRR expands Disaster Recovery Appeal
08 Apr 2025 – FRRR has expanded its call-out for donations to meet the recovery needs of remote, rural and regional communities affected by recent severe weather events.
Disaster recovery approaches must evolve
25 Mar 2025 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, reflects on current disaster recovery models and what can be done to improve how funders approach disaster recovery.
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.
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.
Recovery in Kalbarri
12 Mar 2025 – Kalbarri Development Association Inc. raise funds to rebuild their Community Centre with an inaugural annual Community Gala.