IRCF
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.
Eurobodalla’s Community Support Network: a model for collaboration and capacity building
14 Jan 2026 – ECSN’s journey demonstrates the power of collaboration and the impact of sustained investment in community-led networks.
Social Impact in the Regions 2025 – Grafton NSW
17 Nov 2025 – Changemakers and leaders from several IRCF communities attended the 2025 Social Impact in the Regions conference in Grafton
A blueprint for what’s next
30 Oct 2025 – Deb Samuels, FRRR’s People Lead, writes about intergenerational leadership and how FRRR aims to empower young changemakers and their communities to work and lead together, through the NextGen Blueprint.
South Shoalhaven Community Expo celebrates, strengthens and connects
17 Sep 2025 – The fourth annual South Shoalhaven Community Expo, held earlier this month in Ulladulla, continued its evolution into a vibrant platform for connection, collaboration and community-led recovery.
Grants available to strengthen NFPs in Colac, Maryborough and Swan Hill
02 Sep 2025 – Community organisations in Colac, Maryborough and Swan Hill are invited to apply for funding, as part of the Investing in Rural Community Futures Victoria program.
Capacity building program strengthens vital NFP sector
25 Aug 2025 – Report confirms Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay communities have benefitted substantially from a five-year, IRCF program, designed to strengthen the NFP sector.
Carolyn Ardler reflects on three years at FRRR
11 Jul 2025 – As Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) Program Manager for the South Coast, Carolyn Ardler has applied her enormous passion for community-driven capacity building and development to her role.
Building resilience: California and Australia share lessons in community recovery efforts
11 Jul 2025 – There is always much to be learnt by sharing experiences of similar events, especially when it comes to disaster recovery. Recently, representatives from California and Australia connected to discuss how…
FRRR and South West Community Foundation partner to support Hamilton NFPs
19 Jun 2025 – Local NFPs in Hamilton are set to benefit from $50,000 to support priority community group capacity initiatives.
Meet Jo Kemp, Investing in Rural Community Futures VIC Program Manager
19 May 2025 – Jo Kemp is now at the helm of FRRR’s IRCF Victoria program, so we’ve taken the opportunity to ask her a few questions, so you can get to know her…