DR:FR
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.
Building resilience together: Lessons from DR:FR Victoria
14 Aug 2025 – DR:FR Victoria, supported by the University of Sydney, has shown that place-based, community-led approaches are not only effective – they’re essential.
Burnett Inland communities receive grants to build disaster preparedness capacity
13 Aug 2025 – The DR:FR Burnett Inland program has made significant inroads in strengthening the capacity of communities across the region to prepare for future disasters.
Victorian communities take action on disaster resilience
15 Aug 2023 – Local groups in regional VIC are taking an active approach to preparing their regions for future disaster, thanks to a partnership with FRRR’s DR:FR program.
Request for Proposal: Impact Evaluation
15 Aug 2023 – FRRR is seeking proposals from experienced social impact evaluation providers to work with us on the DR:FR Burnett Inland program.
Disaster resilience across the Burnett Inland region
06 Jul 2023 – Disaster Resilient: Future Ready Program Manager Caroline Larcher has penned some thoughts on the DR:FR program’s extension to the QLD Burnett Inland region.
New locally-led partnership set to strengthen disaster resilience across Burnett Inland
03 Mar 2023 – A new initiative to enable Burnett Inland Communities to be disaster resilient and future ready has begun to roll out.
FRRR prepares to support VIC, NSW and TAS flood affected communities
18 Oct 2022 – As thousands of Australians continue to be impacted by floods in Victoria and Tasmania, FRRR is seeking donations to meet the recovery needs of the remote, rural and regional communities…
FRRR partners with Victorian communities to support community-led disaster resilience
28 Feb 2022 – Korumburra, Myrtleford and Whittlesea township and surrounds have been selected to partner with FRRR as part of the Foundation’s DR:FR Victorian program.
Three-year study identifies ways to strengthen community resilience to disasters
14 Sep 2021 – A call for more investment in local community groups, so they are better equipped to play a key role in building community resilience ahead of climate, natural disasters and other…