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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.
Local stories strengthen connections
04 Dec 2025 – In WA’s Gascoyne, locals know resilience well, but with rising climate challenges they united through Connections Across the Gascoyne to prepare for drought.
Coordinator enhances food security
04 Dec 2025 – When Erika Hamilton looks back on all that they’ve achieved in the Alice Springs Community Gardens network in such a short period of time, she swells with pride.
Connecting community and culture with computers
30 Oct 2025 – The Harvey Aboriginal Corporation used an $8,419 Telstra’s Connected Communities grant to help create a digital education equipment hub for community use.
Aquatic emergency preparedness for volunteers
29 Oct 2025 – Central Coast Marine Rescue & Training in Ulverstone, TAS, received a $9,383 SRC grant to purchase PPE, digital handheld radios and training for its members.
Elevating entrepreneurs in NT
25 Sep 2025 – A $9,963 SRC grant helped Impact North equip its Nightcliff hub, creating space and resources to support Indigenous entrepreneurs in the NT.
Building resilience in Far Western NSW
27 Aug 2025 – A $49,969 Small Network Grant has enabled Contact Inc to continue helping families in Far Western NSW to build relationships and resilience.
FRRR appoints new Outback Advisory Board
14 Aug 2025 – FRRR has appointed eight community representatives with deep expertise in remote and very remote Australia to form its Outback Advisory Board.
Small town bonanza helps build a brighter future
30 Jul 2025 – With a $9,988 SRC grant, the Theodore Early Childhood Centre Association delivered a family-friendly Bonanza to connect locals and raise future funding.
Workshop for entrepreneurial women in the Kimberley
25 Jun 2025 – With a $6,500 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant, ODX delivered a workshop on digital literacy and entrepreneurial skills for 24 Indigenous women across the Kimberley.
Girilambone’s new noticeboard builds community
25 Jun 2025 – In NSW, a $2,923 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grant helped the Girilambone Community Association install a noticeboard to improve local communication.