Floods
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.
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.
Kin Kin set to better withstand the impacts of future disasters
28 May 2024 – Kin Kin in QLD used a $25,000 Rebuilding Futures grant to furnish and equip an Emergency Response Hub to better withstand the impacts of future disasters.
Wardell CORE building community resilience
01 Mar 2024 – The work of the Wardell Community Organised Resilience Effort (CORE) is an example of how a small town can rally in the face of a natural disaster and be ready…
FRRR gears up to support recovery in flood-affected FNQ
20 Dec 2023 – FRRR is launching a Flood Recovery Appeal to support communities in Far North Queensland that are facing an unimaginable clean up and recovery journey.
Over $300,000 in recovery grants awarded in flood-impacted areas of Victoria
02 Nov 2023 – In partnership with Suncorp and AAMI, FRRR has awarded $300,781 to 18 remote, rural and regional not-for-profits in communities impacted by the 2022-2023 Victorian flooding events.
Supporting disaster recovery in the Northern Rivers
27 Jul 2023 – NRCF holds a Fundraising Account with FRRR to attract tax-deductible donations, enabling them work together to build resilience across the community.
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 welcomes Newcrest’s flood appeal donation
15 Dec 2022 – FRRR today welcomed a contribution of $150,000 from the Newcrest Sustainability Fund, which will go toward flood-recovery in communities affected by the ongoing flood emergency across the Central West of…
$250,000 donation supports flood-affected Victorian communities
08 Nov 2022 – Melbourne businessman and Chairman of The Pratt Foundation, Anthony Pratt has donated $250,000 toward flood recovery in Victoria, contributing to the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Flood Recovery…
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…