First Nations
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.
Rural communities tackle transitions and lead local climate solutions
29 Sep 2025 – FRRR’s Community Led Climate Solutions program has awarded more than $650,000 in grants to 24 NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia for initiatives that address the localised impacts of…
Movement with meaning in remote NT
23 May 2025 – Tracks Dance Company and Miku Performing Arts delivered a year-long dance and cultural storytelling project, Wuyal – Sugarbag Man, with a $50,000 SRC grant.
Cultural immersion strengthens community connection
28 Nov 2024 – Walking Together in the Milton Ulladulla District used grant funds from FRRR for the ‘Together We Thrive’ project to organise attendance at the Giiyong Festival, the largest Aboriginal cultural festival…
Innovative model putting Aboriginal health in Aboriginal hands
14 Jul 2023 – The First Nations Philanthropic Funders Working Group will oversee the creation of a community-informed and community-led model to direct philanthropic funding for First Nations communities across the SA.
On-country gatherings are a chance to deepen understanding and strengthen relationships
05 Jul 2023 – Program Manager for VIC/TAS/SA, Karly Whelan, reflects on their experience at Woor-Dungin’s on-country gathering, held this year on Gunditjmara country.
Breaking the cycle in Yiyili
29 Mar 2022 – An SRC grant supported bike repair workshops for youth in the Yiyili community, increasing engagement in the community and learning new skills.
Deadly Yarning & Learning – Mental Health training for young people
29 Mar 2022 – YACVic was supported with an IAGP grant to deliver culturally specific Mental Health First Aid Training to 20 First Nations youth in Swan Hill and Robinvale.
Tourism grant diverted to help COVID response in East Arnhem Land
23 Feb 2022 – A grant originally intended to help the Gong-Dal Aboriginal Corporation increase opportunities for the Gapuwiyak community in East Arnhem Land was partially diverted to help the community respond to COVID.…
Injalak Arts celebrates contemporary culture in Gunbalanya
26 Oct 2021 – Injalak Arts have used a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to create The Mankarre Project. The project is centered around meaningful activities for people in community by celebrating local song…