drought resilience
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.
Tailored events build strong foundations
04 Dec 2025 – Remote communities in far-western NSW are overcoming geographic isolation and becoming more drought resilient after gathering for Rural Connect community days.
Stories and training create new support networks
04 Dec 2025 – More than 600 people from Holbrook and surrounds took part in resilience events over two days, building skills and community connection to prepare for drought.
Taking control and supporting one-another
04 Dec 2025 – The Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network is proof of the huge difference a relatively small investment can make to the strength of a community.
Reinvigorating the Young Farmer Network
04 Dec 2025 – The realisation that an entire generation of the Mallee had not experienced a severe drought was enough for the Birchip Cropping Group to spring into action.
New connections, new outlets
04 Dec 2025 – Word about the recent success of the Loxton Chamber of Commerce has now spread so far that residents of other nearby towns are asking to join.
Local stories strengthen connections
04 Dec 2025 – In WA’s Gascoyne, locals know resilience well, but with rising climate challenges they united through Connections Across the Gascoyne to prepare for drought.
Report cards build capacity of local NFPs
04 Dec 2025 – Through the FRRR funding, the NFP House team was able to build the capacity of a dozen NFP organisations around Australia.
Spotlighting and celebrating locals
04 Dec 2025 – A project to link the efforts of organisations across the Mildura region to help community resilience and drought risk management has proven a great success.
FRRR and ARLF launch new drought preparedness program
05 Nov 2025 – FRRR and the ARLF have launched of the Future Drought Fund’s Communities Program, funded by the Australian Government.
Building resilience in Far Western NSW
27 Aug 2025 – A $49,969 Small Network Grant has enabled Contact Inc to continue helping families in Far Western NSW to build relationships and resilience.