Investing in Rural Community Futures
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 confidence through connection and collaboration
25 Mar 2025 – Engagement in FRRR’s IRCF Program supported Gemma to further develop leadership skills and form new connections.
Growing a strong service for a vibrant community
25 Mar 2025 – Through IRCF, The Family Place was supported to develop a five-year strategic plan to equip the organisation for a planned period of growth.
Celebrating more than 30 years of helping communities thrive
27 Feb 2025 – Beyond Empathy (BE) is creating pathways for young people, fostering their creative talents and providing them with sustainable opportunities in the arts sector.
IRCF Community Facilitators move into not-for-profit roles
27 Feb 2025 – Two former IRCF Community Facilitators have moved into positions where they can draw on the extensive knowledge they have of their communities.
Beyond Empathy creates youth arts pathways via stronger social enterprise
27 Feb 2025 – Beyond Empathy (BE) is creating pathways for young people, fostering their creative talents and providing them with sustainable opportunities in the arts sector.
Facilitators farewelled as South Coast IRCF program culminates
19 Dec 2024 – As the Investing in Rural Community Futures program culminates in the South Coast communities, one of the biggest impacts has been the growth in the people that have delivered the…
Community-led wellbeing project gains momentum
19 Dec 2024 – The Bega Valley Data Collective had support through the Investing in Rural Community Futures program to develop a community-led wellbeing framework aimed at empowering the community to thrive.
Amplifying young voices in Bay & Basin
16 Dec 2024 – An IRCF grant helped create lasting change for youth when Uniting – Firefly Bay & Basin partnered with Sanctuary Point Community Pride Inc.
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…
Partnerships support outstanding recognition for Shoalhaven Women’s Resource Group
27 Nov 2024 – An increase in partnerships between organisations and a decrease in working in silos has been a key feature of IRCF on the South Coast. Partnerships support has increased capacity and…