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Thanks for popping by. In this area of the site, we share news of the grants we have awarded, our new partnerships and share stories about our organisation. From time to time, you’ll also find articles and our thoughts on key issues facing remote, rural and regional communities.

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.

Bruny Island Billabong playground brings community together

31 Jan 2024 – Bruny Island District School’s Parents & Friends Committee achieved much more than they hoped for when they upgraded the playground that focuses on children up to five.

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Abergowrie’s Yarning Circle

21 Nov 2023 – Abergowrie Primary P&C Association received an FRRR grant to create a communal space to deepen cultural understanding and community engagement.

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‘Chappy’ supports Clarke Creek’s recovery

30 Apr 2021 – In the remote locality of Clarke Creek in Queensland, in the absence of a township, the Clarke Creek State School acts as the community hub. Following devastation from Cyclone Debbie,…

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Merrigum Primary’s Song Room

25 Nov 2020 – In partnership with Merrigum Primary School, The Song Room, an organisation that delivers integrated music lessons in school delivered a six-month music program to students from Foundation to Year 6.…

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Taking marine science to rural Tasmania

24 Jan 2016 – A REAPing Rewards grant funded by the Ian Potter Foundation has covered travel expenses of the Woodbridge Marine Discovery Centre’s teacher, the purchase of resources such as ice boxes and…

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