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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.
Report highlights lasting impact of drought preparedness Initiative
11 Dec 2025 – FRRR and ARLF have released the final evaluation of HRCPDI, revealing that the $29.65 million investment has significantly strengthened drought preparedness.
Time to strike a good deal for communities hosting renewables
04 Aug 2025 – FRRR and Projects JSA, have authored a new report that draws on insights from leaders in regions with significant renewable energy investments around Australia.
Report confirms NFPs far stronger five years on
05 Dec 2024 – Significant impacts and lessons of a five-year pilot program aimed at building collective NFP sector capability revealed in FRRR report.
Report confirms that in-drought support for NFPs is critical to sustainability and recovery
26 Aug 2024 – FRRR’s TTTT impact report highlights the program outcomes and makes recommendations on effective in-drought support.
Connected communities are more capable of enduring future droughts
17 Jul 2023 – If agriculture-dependent communities are to be sustainable in the long-term, we must also ensure local people are ready to withstand the pressures that come with extended dry periods.
Report confirms arts projects support sustainable disaster recovery outcomes
20 Jun 2023 – A report released today has validated the long-term and multi-pronged impact of creative projects in the recovery of rural communities following disaster events.
Cumulative disasters slowing the Heartbeat of Rural Australia
29 Nov 2021 – Cumulative disasters have taken a heavy toll on remote, rural and regional communities according to the Heartbeat of Rural Australia study findings released today.
Make your voice heard in the Heartbeat of Rural Australia study
30 Aug 2021 – FRRR is calling on leaders of not-for-profit organisations and community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia to tell it like it is in the Foundation’s inaugural Heartbeat of Rural…