disaster relief
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.
Flood-impacted VIC communities set for a boost
31 May 2023 – FRRR, in partnership with Suncorp and AAMI, are offering grants up to $20,000 to rural Victorian communities impacted by 2022-23 floods.
FRRR and Suncorp launch $1 million disaster recovery partnership
19 Aug 2021 – FRRR and Suncorp launch $1 million disaster recovery partnership to support rural Australian communities impacted by significant natural disasters.
New partnership backs community-led recovery
28 Jun 2021 – FRRR has announced a multi-year partnership with HMSTrust and the Sidney Myer Fund to support the recovery of 2019/20 bushfire-affected Victorian communities.
FRRR ready to support WA communities impacted by Cyclone Seroja
16 Apr 2021 – FRRR acknowledges the devastating impacts that Cyclone Seroja has had on a number of remote communities across Western Australia.
Grants provide important support for bushfire-affected communities
31 Mar 2021 – FRRR, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $279,940 in grants to support 12 projects in communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires.
FRRR seeks Back to School partners in bushfire-affected areas
25 Mar 2021 – FRRR is asking local organisations in bushfire-affected communities to assist with the distribution of Back to School vouchers to families in need of support.
Support available as recovery continues, 12 years on
22 Mar 2021 – Twelve years on from the 2009 Victorian bushfires, FRRR is offering another round of funding to support communities as they continue to rebuild, reconnect and recover.
More than $640,000 in bushfire recovery funding distributed
16 Mar 2021 – FRRR has awarded $642,481 in grants to help seed and strengthen the recovery of regions impacted by the Black Summer bushfires, through its SRC program.
Free grantseeker workshop for WA community groups
11 Mar 2021 – Update: WA Grantseeker Workshop recording is available to watch.
More than $1.2M in grants awarded to help tackle the Big Dry
25 Feb 2021 – FRRR has awarded $1,264,396 in grants to 29 projects that will support drought-impacted communities through its Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) program.