Insights
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.
ABC Radio National – Featuring FRRR
19 Jun 2025 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, talks about FRRR’s role supporting long-term disaster recovery in rural communities on ABC Radio National’s Changing Australia.
Insights from the bush – Q2 FY 2024/25
04 Apr 2025 – Our team is constantly connecting with remote, rural and regional communities through our grant programs, partnerships and advocacy, giving us a unique position from which to amplify community voices and…
Insights from the bush – December 2024
03 Dec 2024 – The FRRR team shares insights into the issues that are currently impacting and inspiring remote, rural and regional communities.
Insights from the bush
26 Sep 2024 – The FRRR team share their insights and the key themes observed while working with communities in remote, rutal and regional Australia during Q4 of 2022/23.
Insights from the bush – March 2023
02 Mar 2023 – Our staff connect with communities daily, whether it be over the phone, via video calls or in person. While every community is different, common themes emerge from what they tell…
Insights from the bush – November 2021
17 Nov 2021 – Our Program Portfolio Leads recently presented to the FRRR board on some of the common issues and themes emerging in funding requests that we are receiving from community groups, and…
Insights from the bush – October 2020
18 Oct 2020 – Each quarter, we ask FRRR’s staff to share some of their observations from speaking with community leaders across the country, and reviewing grant applications. Below are a few comments from…
Insights – observations from our team
16 Aug 2020 – Despite working from home, FRRR’s staff are still in close contact with communities across the country. In this piece, we share some of their recent insights and observations about what…