QLD
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.
Smarter grazing builds drought resilience
29 Oct 2025 – A $10,170 Small Network Grant supported South Myall Landcare’s Grazing Naturally workshops, which empowered landholders to protect the region against drought.
Tradies for climate action
25 Sep 2025 – With support from a CLCS grant, Surfers for Climate engaged more than 350 tradies in practical workshops on sustainable building practices.
Monto Magic Tourism Action Group Inc
25 Jun 2025 – Monto Magic Tourism Group Inc share their FRRR story.
Grantham reclaims its roots and resilience
30 Apr 2025 – Using an SRC grant, Grantham District Community Inc created The Grantham Storyboard – a powerful installation celebrating 183 years of the town’s history.
FRRR expands Disaster Recovery Appeal
08 Apr 2025 – FRRR has expanded its call-out for donations to meet the recovery needs of remote, rural and regional communities affected by recent severe weather events.
GroWQ’s lifesaving first aid initiative
26 Mar 2025 – GroWQ Association’s Rural First Aid Training empowered 188 participants across Central West QLD with lifesaving skills tailored to remote emergencies.
Digital solutions improve access to healthcare in remote Queensland
26 Feb 2025 – Goondir Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Health Services used FRRR funding to improve healthcare access for indigenous communities in QLD.
Red Dirt robotics – Taking STEM into the Outback
22 Jan 2025 – Engineer Jameson Harvey used a Backing the Future grant funded by VFFF to bring innovative STEM education to remote, rural and regional Australia.
Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
20 Jan 2025 – Backing the Future is now open in QLD, with grants of $50,000 available to individuals to develop ideas that enhance the lives of young people in rural QLD.
Not-for-profit report cards enhance drought resilience
16 Dec 2024 – Not For Profit HQ Limited received a $50,000 grant via FRRR through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative – Community Impact Program.