Lismore
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.
Introducing FRRR’s Youth Futures!
09 Sep 2024 – People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels, gives an exciting update on FRRR’s Youth Futures initiatives.
2024 Takeover Lismore Grant Recipients
23 Jul 2024 – With support from a variety of generous supporters, FRRR awarded $36,000 via 6 grants to community organisations in and around Lismore via the Takeover program.
Young people take over Lismore in May
20 May 2024 – More than 30 school-aged students will ‘takeover’ Lismore from 20 May to 24 May to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.
Reviving Namabunda
24 Apr 2024 – Bundjalung Tribal Society utilised an SRC grant to reengage their volunteer support base after interest had waned due to volunteer fatigue and lockdown restrictions.
Northern Rivers Community Healing Hub in action
30 Aug 2023 – Northern Rivers Community Healing Hub received a grant for $24,570 through the Rebuilding Futures program to help strengthen their organisational capacity.

