Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
Funds support communities to prepare, recover, rebuild and thrive
FRRR has awarded a record $2,728,993 in grants to support and strengthen more than 200 remote, rural and regional communities across Australia through this quarter round of its flagship Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program. This is the most funding awarded in any one round in the 25 years of FRRR’s small grants programs, and demand for support continues to rise.

Thanks to donations from many generous supporters, 213 grassroots not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) across rural Australia will receive grants ranging from $465 to $50,000.
The projects will address diverse needs, including ongoing COVID and disaster recovery, strengthening community resilience and preparedness, and address small, yet vital, needs of remote, rural and regional communities.
Jill Karena, FRRR’s Place Portfolio Lead, said that wonderful volunteers in local groups continue to find meaningful ways to support their communities.
“One of the best parts of my job is seeing the way people in remote, rural and regional areas come together to support one another. We see it time and again in the projects that are put forward, usually led by volunteers, all of whom want to make things better for their community. So I want to acknowledge all those people and thank them for all they do.
“I know it’s tough, as the diverse impacts of successive shocks – COVID and various disaster events – continue to ripple through remote, rural and regional communities. The mental health implications of this sustained stress are clear but so too is the commitment to improving things, especially by combatting social isolation.
“Finding ways to connect with others and with their community is an important part of the healing and growing process and there are some creative solutions. In the southern Arnhem Land community of Ngukurr, in the Northern Territory, Wanta Aboriginal Corporation’s Ngukurr Bagai Barista Social Enterprise Cafe project is an inspiring example of the community working to reduce social isolation and foster resilience. The Corporation will use a $47,075 grant to create a community gathering space by fitting-out a café to be used as a vocational teaching site.
“We are also noticing an increase in creative recovery projects, as communities shift from responding to the immediate impacts of the pandemic or other disasters and begin to look at the longer-term recovery and resilience needs of their region.
“Mapleton State School in Queensland will use a $6,588 grant will support a therapeutic drumming program. The program is a creative way for the learning community to improve social connectedness, reduce levels of anxiety and enhance the process of recovery for young people from the pandemic. Similarly, the people of Gingin, Western Australia, will use their $10,000 grant to include wellbeing activities in the Flavours of Gingin Festival to help the community connect and build resilience.
“Our research has confirmed these kinds of arts projects have a unique ability to build long-lasting community resilience and wellbeing, and local capacity for disaster preparedness, response and recovery.[1]
“Not all the projects we’re supporting relate to disasters. There are also a range of initiatives that capitalise on opportunities or help to bridge service gaps, while other projects like a mural in Smithton will honour local Aboriginal heritage, culture and identity and help attract more visitors to the town.
“Since 2000, FRRR has delivered more than $155 million to nearly 13,000 projects, most of which are funded by small grants through programs like Strengthening Rural Communities. And we see the amazing impact that these small grants can have on a rural community.
“So it’s great to be awarding record funding this round and we look forward to seeing the difference it will make in the future,” Ms Karena said.
Record demand for grants
The reality is, FRRR would have liked to support far more projects, as there were many great initiatives seeking funding, with the impacts of inflation adding pressure to already small budgets and the capacity of locals to contribute to projects. However, FRRR simply didn’t have the funds to do so.
Ms Karena explains that projects like those that this program supports are often catalytic, so FRRR is actively seeking additional partnerships to enable more of these initiatives to get the support they need.
“Remote, rural and regional areas make up nearly a third of Australia’s population and generate approximately two-thirds of its net exports,[2][3][4] so ensuring the vitality of these communities is not only critical to the wellbeing of those who live in these places, but it’s also vital for a sustainable Australian economy.
“Grant programs, like SRC, are one way that we can work with government, business and philanthropy to ensure those communities remain attractive places to live and work. Flexible programs like SRC mean that communities can access funding to develop and lead projects that meet locally identified needs and priorities – which are often about bridging gaps in services that many in the cities take for granted, like public transport or being able to access health services, without travelling hundreds of kilometres. So we’d love to hear from anyone who might like to join with us to fund more of these initiatives.”
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by donors, ranging from private individuals to larger foundations, who are acknowledged on the FRRR website.
FRRR always accepts applications to this program, which awards funds roughly four times a year. Local NFPs and community groups are encouraged to review the program guidelines and apply. More information about the SRC program is available at www.frrr.org.au/src.
To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
[1] https://frrr.org.au/wp-content/uploads/Impact-of-Creative-Recovery-Research-compressed-2.pdf
[2] https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/rural-remote-australians/rural-and-remote-health
[3] https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/territories-regions-cities/regional-australia
[4] https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House/Former_Committees/Regional_Development_and_Decentralisation/RDD/Final_Report/section?id=committees%2Freportrep%2F024136%2F25543
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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SRC Round 17 - September 2023 | ||||||
NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Circartus Incorporated | Systems Set Up Enhance organisational capacity to support the arts in Wingham by investing in office equipment and programs enabling efficient administration, communication and processing systems. | Wingham | $10,000 | |||
Coolamon Community Incorporated | Coolamon Crib - Northern Rivers Casino Lismore Remote Expansion Aid 64 Indigenous mothers and infants in Northern Rivers with Coolamon Cribs and midwife services via Aboriginal Health Services, alleviating financial and emotional strain. | Lismore | $10,000 | |||
Eurobodalla Shire Council | Be Well Eat Well - Building Connections Through Food Enhance community capacity and connection with weekly hands-on food education coaching sessions for six groups of 10 participants targeting seniors, parents and people living alone, led by a food educator and facilitator promoting health, nutrition and wellbeing. | Moruya | $9,840 | |||
Give Them a Chance | Give Them a Chance to Be Their Best Create a youth life skills program connecting foster care youth (ages 10-19) with local retirees, fostering skill development, training, job prospects, and reducing social isolation while promoting wellbeing for both participant groups. | Lynwood | $10,000 | |||
Glenreagh Public School | Aboriginal Art Mural Installation & Dance Lessons Promote cultural growth and connection, and celebrate Gumbanggirr culture for the underserved communities at Glenreagh Public School by commissioning an Indigenous mural by a local Elder and holding Aboriginal dance classes. | Glenreagh | $10,000 | |||
Griffith Post School Options Limited | Griffith Post School Options Program Workshop Upgrade Support inclusive work and gardening programs for people with disabilities by upgrading the Griffith Post School workshop and building an accessible pathway. | Griffith | $9,500 | |||
Hunter Fighter Collection Incorporated | Historic Bellman Conservation Hangar Mural Enhance tourism, foster community pride and promote awareness of Australia's cultural heritage and military history by painting a large mural at the Hunter Warbirds Restoration Facility in Scone. | Scone | $10,000 | |||
Lennox Community Garden | Lennox Community Gardens Signage Enhance visitation and knowledge by developing a self-guided educational journey through Lennox Community Gardens' rare fruit tree orchards, featuring welcome info and informative botanical signage. | Lennox Head | $4,382 | |||
Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation | Yugaamgan Festival - Raising Awareness of our Coastal Emu Host a full-day festival with local paid presenters sharing cultural stories, with a focus on education to raise awareness about coastal emus and address disadvantage in the community. | Wooloweyah | $10,000 | |||
Parkinson's NSW Limited | Parkinson's Education and Support - Narrabri Improve the wellbeing of people with Parkinson's Disease in Narrabri through a community education seminar with allied health and Parkinson’s Disease specialists sharing information on managing symptoms and slowing progression. | Narrabri | $3,575 | |||
Rotary Club Of Tocumwal Incorporated | WAAAF Creek Walk Picnic Tables Installation and Car Park Refurbishment Enhance tourism and engagement in natural and cultural history through refurbishing amenities at the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force Creek Walk, an outdoor museum and WAAAF interpretive trail. | Tocumwal | $10,000 | |||
Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre Inc | Indigenous Adult Art & Cultural Canvas Workshop, Plus Exhibition Build economic and cultural sustainability of the Woorimi Indigenous community and address disadvantage in the broader community through a culturally safe two-day canvas workshop by a local artist, including story, art and cultural education, culminating in a public art exhibition. | Tanilba Bay | $6,407 | |||
Uralla Pre School Kindergarten | Eco-space: An Outdoor Classroom Convert an unused structure into an outdoor classroom space for sustainable, environmental and ecological education, promoting discovery and experimentation for the preschool children and their families. | Uralla | $10,000 | |||
Warren Chamber Music Festival Incorporated | SING Warren-2-Sydney Enhance choir's technical skills and membership via workshops, performances and community sharing, cultivating an inclusive, all-ages singing environment to promote wellbeing and positive ageing. | Warren | $10,000 | |||
Winmalee Neighbourhood Centre Inc | Lithgow Community Lunch Strengthen social engagement and connection by purchasing a freezer and kitchen equipment to prepare and offer free nutritious meals to community members, helping to alleviate poverty and disadvantage. | Winmalee | $6,000 | |||
Wiradjuri Wellington Aboriginal Town Common (Aboriginal Corporation) | Social Inclusion Create a secure on-country space in Wellington for cultural programs, offering training in Aboriginal practices and art to drive community's social, cultural and economic aspirations. | Wellington | $7,999 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Araluen Progress Association Incorporated | Strengthening Community Fundraising Capacity by Developing an Outdoor Venue to Complement the Newly Restored Araluen Federal Hall Support bushfire recovery and hall running costs by installing a pergola and water tank in the rear garden of the Araluen Federal hall, creating an outdoor venue for hire and community functions. | Araluen | $7,572 | |||
Bangalow Men’s Shed Incorporated | Connecting Generations and Communities Boost bushfire recovery with two inclusive community lunches and weekend gatherings four times a year to connect residents of all generations in a fun and relaxed setting. | Bangalow | $4,050 | |||
Bega AP & H Society Incorporated | 2024 Bega Show Talent Festival Boost the local economy and support bushfire recovery by holding the Bega Talent Festival to showcase local artists, musicians and performers, fostering diversity and connectedness while increasing visitation. | Bega | $25,000 | |||
Bellingen Community Arts Council Incorporated | Bellingen Shire Arts Trail Weekend Boost arts and culture in the bushfire-affected Bellingen Shire, promote tourism and honour creative workers with an Arts Trail weekend, featuring music, poetry, open studios, galleries and workshops. | Bellingen | $2,700 | |||
Blicks Community Incorporated | Community Connection Improve community information sharing in Clarence Valley and Bellingen by creating an emergency plan, Facebook page and communication strategy for isolated areas to ensure reliable communication during bushfires. | Hernani | $10,000 | |||
Caldera Farmers Market Murwillumbah Inc | Vibrant Community Hub and Farmers Market for a Healthier Future Boost visitation and the local economy in a bushfire impacted area by creating a dining, meeting and entertainment community hub within the farmers market. | Murwillumbah | $10,000 | |||
Community Power Agency Co-Operative Limited | Guide to Biodiversity & Solar Contribute to bushfire recovery by producing a printed guide for residents and landowners on reducing land-use conflict and enhancing biodiversity and wildlife habitat on solar farm sites. | Armidale | $19,030 | |||
CWA of NSW Toukley Country Womens Association of NSW | Toukley Hall Refurbishment Support bushfire recovery by refurbishing the decaying windows and doors at the Toukley Hall, ensuring its continued availability for community events and gatherings. | Toukley | $21,000 | |||
Darkwood Disaster Resilience Group (DDRG) Neighbourhood Care Network Incorporated | The Safer Valley Project Enhance bushfire preparedness with a community-led Community Disaster Plan (CDP) and cultivate community connectedness by launching the draft CDP at a fun community gathering for feedback and discussion. | Darkwood | $9,980 | |||
Diamond Women Ltd | Mum2Mum Community and Connection Perinatal Program Improve support for young and vulnerable women in bushfire impacted Tumbarumba with the monthly Mum2Mum community-based mental health support and wellbeing program. | Tumbarumba | $10,000 | |||
Disability Club Connections Plus Australia Incorporated | Disability Club Create and promote a mobile app and upgrade the Disability Club web version to enhance the accessibility of the disability platform, fostering social wellbeing, inclusivity and connections in the bushfire-affected community. | Bega | $25,000 | |||
Eden Services & Social Club Inc | Stafford McGovern Historic Brickworks Site Rehabilitation Restore a historic site damaged in the 2019/20 bushfires by restoring the 1890’s mobile brickworks site through removing debris, recovering relics and installing an informative plaque and table with seating for walkers and cyclists. | Eden | $6,475 | |||
Edith Recreation Reserve Land Manager | Edith Recreational Kitchen and Heater Enhance disaster preparedness by installing a community kitchen in Edith Hall to serve as a catering facility, marshalling and logistics area and rest space for emergency services. | Edith | $9,934 | |||
Federal, Goonengerry and Eureka Community Resilience Team Federal Community Centre Incorporated | Federal, Goonengerry and Eureka Hinterland Community Resilience Teams Emergency Communication System Enhance local disaster readiness and empower the community to manage communication disruptions caused by bushfires and other disasters by purchasing a portable UHF communication system. | Federal | $23,230 | |||
Forster Neighbourhood Centre Inc | Return of Child and Family Support to Vulnerable Families in Outlying Communities Enhance organisational capacity by purchasing a vehicle to provide support to isolated families and in-home assistance for vulnerable families, facilitating reconnection and rebuilding in bushfire-affected communities. | Forster | $25,000 | |||
Global Care Australia | Increase our Chilled and Frozen Food Capacity Strengthen organisational capacity to store and distribute chilled, frozen and other perishable food to support disadvantaged people in the bushfire-affected community of South Grafton. | South Grafton | $24,987 | |||
Iluka Community Organisation Planning for Emergencies (ICOPE) Inc | Balanced Connections: An Exercise and Social Connections Program for Older Adults Enhance wellbeing in fire-affected Clarence Valley through a seven week exercise program for residents aged over 55, boosting mental and physical health, strength and balance. | Iluka | $8,411 | |||
Killabakh Public Hall Land Manger | Upgrade of Kitchen Stove Support bushfire recovery and fundraising efforts by upgrading the gas stove at the Killabakh Hall, improving facilities for volunteers to cater for community events. | Killabakh | $5,835 | |||
Lanitza / Kungala Community Hall Committee Incorporated | Boredom Relief Create a vibrant youth centre in bushfire-affected Lanitza, providing essential resources for children to study, unwind, socialise and foster positive mental health and relationships. | Lanitza | $6,699 | |||
Lions Club of Tea Gardens Inc | Service Community Safe Storage Project Support bushfire recovery by replacing and upgrading the damaged storage container used by volunteers to ensure safe and secure storage of equipment for community events. | Tea Gardens | $23,882 | |||
Mongarlowe Volunteer Bushfire Brigade | Completing the Mongarlowe Fire Shed Kitchen Enhance bushfire preparedness through the completion of the Mongarlowe Fire Shed kitchen extension to expand capacity for disaster response. | Mongarlowe | $12,627 | |||
Moruya Antique Tractor and Machinery Association Incorporated | Mogo Artisans Project Rebuild the Mogo museum and workshop destroyed by the 2019 bushfires, replenish lost equipment and incorporate a food bank and pantry, creating a community and visitor space. | Mogo | $25,000 | |||
Mullumbimby Sustainability Education and Enterprise Development Incorporated | Seasonal Gatherings Celebrating Our Community Resilience and Diversity Enhance resilience, social inclusion, and diversity post-bushfire through quarterly workshops, events and activities celebrating Indigenous culture, diverse communities and environmental education. | Mullumbimby | $10,000 | |||
Music Theatre Projects Limited | Fire - Reclaiming Another Forgotten Play by Playwright and Farmer, Millicent Armstrong Contribute to bushfire recovery by hosting a first reading of Millicent Armstrong's award-winning yet forgotten play "Fire" as part of the Gunning Arts Festival, fostering socialisation and community engagement with the arts. | Gunning | $4,800 | |||
Neighbourhood Care Network Incorporated | Plan, Connect, Protect - Community Disaster Preparedness Across the Bellingen Shire Enhance local risk awareness, including bushfires and weather events, and bolster household and neighbourhood disaster preparedness through organising readiness events. | Urunga | $24,920 | |||
New England Garden Festival Incorporated | New England Garden Festival Enhance tourism, community connection and bushfire recovery through educational talks, youth activities, cultural performances and hands-on workshops at the New England Garden Festival celebrating cool climate and high-country gardens. | Armidale | $10,000 | |||
Nimbin Neighbourhood and Information Centre Incorporated | Nimbin Disaster Resilience - Energy Security Project Enhance bushfire preparedness at the Nimbin Neighbourhood House and Information Centre by upgrading the solar system to ensure uninterrupted delivery of essential services with backup power during emergencies. | Nimbin | $25,000 | |||
Pambula Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc | Expansion of Emergency and Bushfire Response Capabilities Strengthen emergency and bushfire response capacities at Pambula Beach Surf Life Saving Club by purchasing a 4WD vehicle for lifesaver patrols, search and rescue, and to assist residents and tourists during disasters. | Pambula Beach | $25,000 | |||
Port of Yamba Historical Society Inc | Strengthening and Consolidating Our Connection with the Local Yaegl Community Support Yamba's bushfire recovery and foster a stronger relationship with Yaegl Elders through collaborating to expand the museum timeline with oral history / storytelling and cultural artefact donations. | Yamba | $17,000 | |||
Rocky Hall Community Association Incorporated | Rocky Hall Kitchen Upgrade Contribute to bushfire recovery by upgrading the Rocky Hall's kitchen, encouraging increased use, fostering community spirit and facilitating gatherings and activities for residents. | Rocky Hall | $9,191 | |||
Scone Neighbourhood Resource Centre Incorporated | Art Trail in Our Garden Promote community inclusion and creative bushfire recovery with a local workshop on starting a street art business and collaborating on a neighbourhood centre native animal mural. | Scone | $6,985 | |||
South East Arts (NSW) Inc | Giiyong Festival 2023 Aid bushfire recovery by assisting local First Nations people to join the Gilyong Festival production team, acquiring event management and production skills while delivering a multi-arts Aboriginal cultural event in Eden. | Eden | $25,000 | |||
Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance | Heatwave and Bushfire Haven Priority 1 Anglican Campus Batemans Bay Contribute to emergency preparedness following the 2019/20 bushfires by establishing a heatwave and bushfire haven community space offering a safe refuge with a focus on helping the most disadvantaged individuals. | Batemans Bay | $24,657 | |||
Towamba Rural Fire Brigade | Essential Improvements for an Internal Office and a Base Station Communication Room Enhance bushfire preparedness and organisational capacity at the Towamba Rural Fire Brigade by acquiring and outfitting a stand-alone flat cuby to serve as an office and base station communication room, creating additional space for vehicle parking. | Towamba | $16,800 | |||
Upper Lansdowne Memorial Hall Committee Incorporated | Hardening the Hall Against Bushfires Enhance bushfire preparedness and protection for the Upper Lansdowne community by upgrading the Hall to transform it into a neighbourhood emergency shelter. | Upper Lansdowne | $10,944 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2021 & 2022 Floods | ||||||
Armidale Family Support Service Inc | Be Well Tools 4 Us Strengthen isolated New England towns’ resilience post flooding with after-hours and weekend social BBQs that also offer information about support networks and coping methods to enhance social wellbeing. | Armidale | $17,250 | |||
Barkers Vale, Lillian Rock, Wadeville & Cawongla-Community-led Resilience Teams Wadeville (R91046) Reserve Land Manager | 'Bounce Back' Community Communications Network Enhance flood preparedness with two permanent disaster management hubs for local emergency information sharing, distribution of 60 UHF handsets in high-risk areas, and UHF radio training in Kyogle. | Barkers Vale | $24,290 | |||
Bugaldie War Memorial Site Land Manager | Let's Light Up the Future Improve the safety and use of the Bugaldie Hall as an emergency and community gathering place through electrical and lighting upgrades. | Bugaldie | $9,345 | |||
Cawongla Playhouse Inc | Cawongla Community Centre - Where the 3 Roads Meet - Equipping Our Centre Upgrade the Cawongla Community Centre’s furnishings and equipment to ensure it continues to be a key community point, aiding post-flood recovery. | Cawongla | $8,176 | |||
Crabbes Creek Community Hall Inc Crabbes Creek Hall Committee Inc | Crabbes Creek Community Communications (CCCC) Enhance flood recovery and preparedness by installing an emergency CB repeater covering Crabbes Creek, Wooyung and Yelgun, ensuring isolated community members can communicate during emergencies. | Crabbes creek | $23,500 | |||
Eugowra Community Children's Centre Incorporated | Supporting Superheros to Learn and Grow Support flood recovery by purchasing equipment for the Eugowra Community Children's Centre, fostering children's learning, wellbeing, social development and resilience-building. | Eugowra | $25,000 | |||
Eugowra Promotion and Progress Association Incorporated | Shipping Containers for Storage Support flood recovery by purchasing three shipping containers to store community assets from local organisations that have lost storage space due to water-damaged buildings. | Eugowra | $12,540 | |||
Murwillumbah CORE Hub 2484 Murwillumbah Core Incorporated | M|CORE Connecting Community Grill Foster recovery and social connectedness post-flood with a purpose-built BBQ / kitchen and trailer to offer meals to vulnerable residents. | Murwillumbah | $10,000 | |||
Parkes Community Arts Inc | Who Is Parkes? Aid flood recovery via tourism and community engagement with a shire-wide photography project displaying resident portraits and stories in a gallery and on large buildings, showcasing community diversity at Parkes' 150-year naming anniversary. | Parkes | $9,845 | |||
Raise the Heart Ltd | Here for heART - A Free Mental Health Education and Wellbeing Project for the Northern Rivers Connect wellbeing providers and community agencies to host a depression-comedy theatre show and wellbeing forum to support flood recovery and provide mental health education on suicide prevention. | Mullumbimby | $17,000 | |||
Richmond Landcare Incorporated | Garden Habitat Heroes: Restoring Hope, Wildlife and Community Resilience Support Lismore's flood recovery with workshops for self-healing, garden restoration, wildlife-friendly habitats and biodiversity to reconnect communities and bring back joy to gardeners. | Lismore | $24,450 | |||
Save Nambucca River OZ Green-Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (Australia) Incorporated | Nambucca Riverwatch - Citizen Science Water Testing Boost flood recovery and preparedness with a Nambucca River Riverwatch project, conducting monthly water monitoring and sharing change-driven data with the community through two workshops. | Nambucca Heads | $22,942 | |||
The Bridge Art Project Inc | Activation of 17ha of Bridge Art Project Rrecinct - Developing a Community Resource Enhance community involvement and gallery fundraising by clearing flood debris and vegetation from a designated bush block for the upcoming art gallery. | Moama | $10,000 | |||
Wardell Community Organised Resilience Effort Inc | Help Them Home - Wardell Recovery Boost community resilience by equipping locals with skills, resources, networks and project management to restore their flood-damaged homes. | Wardell | $10,000 | |||
Whian Whian Memorial Hall Incorporated | More Solar, Better Prepared for Future Disasters and Making us More Power Efficient Enhance flood recovery and preparedness, and organisational sustainability by reducing operational costs through installing additional solar panels, battery system and solar hot water in the Whian Whian Memorial Hall. | Whian Whian | $24,275 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Bathurst Information and Neighbourhood Centre Incorporated | Rebuilding Oberon Community's Volunteer Base Sustain Oberon organisations post-pandemic by reinstating a volunteer program with a dedicated support worker recruiting, training and matching volunteers with community roles. | Oberon | $7,000 | |||
Bellinger Valley Historical Society Bellingen Shire Council | Improving Ventilation in the Urunga Museum Sustain the historic Urunga Museum and their work post-pandemic and improve safety and amenity by replacing old windows. | Urunga | $9,096 | |||
Carries Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Incorporated | Therapeutic and Wellbeing Group-work Sessions Facilitate healing and recovery from domestic and family violence exacerbated by the pandemic, reduce social isolation and foster resilience through therapeutic wellbeing sessions for women. | Cessnock | $9,860 | |||
Coonamble Neighbourhood Centre | Coonamble Womens Paint, Play and Bend - Women's Wellness Event to Reengage after COVID Rebuild connections, reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient Coonamble region after COVID-19 through women's yoga, music and mental wellbeing events. | Coonamble | $10,000 | |||
Hay Mardi Gras | LGBTQIA+ Flag Interactive Exhibition Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient community by encouraging acceptance, diversity and inclusion through an LGBTQIA+ Interactive Flag Exhibition as an extension of the Hay Rainbow on the Plains Festival. | Hay | $10,000 | |||
Murravale Retirement Home Ltd | Reconnecting Murravale with the Community Foster reconnection, boost volunteerism and decrease post-pandemic social isolation via networking events uniting local interest groups to enhance community resilience and organisational capacity. | Murrurundi | $9,800 | |||
NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) | Multilingual Info Co-Op (MICO) Enhance emergency response, public safety and social connectedness post-COVID-19 by engaging bi-cultural volunteers to offer in-language information and resources to CALD refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. | Coffs Harbour | $8,195 | |||
Queer Family Inc | The Sign Project Encourage connection, reduce social isolation and increase inclusion post-pandemic through a series of art workshops to create emblematic signage for a new LGBTQIA+ community space. | Mullumbimby | $9,843 | |||
St Vincent De Paul Society NSW | Vinnies Wagga Wagga - Connect and Play Playgroup Enhance the recovery of socially isolated refugees, asylum seekers and disadvantaged residents post-pandemic by enabling an inclusive playgroup to provide weekly sessions with free transport for participants. | Wagga Wagga | $10,000 | |||
Tantrum Youth Arts Co-op Ltd | Outpost Singleton Increase equity of access and reduce social isolation post-pandemic by facilitating a series of free weekly creative arts workshops aimed at disadvantaged young people. | Singleton | $10,000 | |||
The Black Stump Craft Shop | Coolah Craft Shop Proposed Alternations - Kitchen and Bathroom Areas Rebuild connections, reduce social isolation and foster a stronger community post-COVID-19 with kitchen and bathroom upgrades at a community hub. | Coolah | $9,963 | |||
The Mend & Make Do Crew Inc | Thriving Together: Building Capacity for Sustainable Communities Ameliorate effects of COVID-19 on a community arts hub and sustain their work through training and support to build organisational and volunteer capacity, skills and governance. | Grafton | $8,662 | |||
Tullamore Inc | New Vinyl - Fresh Look - Safe Environment Increase safety, amenity and hygiene and sustain the work of the Tullamore Preschool post-pandemic by installing new vinyl floorcoverings. | Tullamore | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large | ||||||
Broken Hill Community FM Association Inc | Upgrading Broken Hill's Community Radio Studio Expand the capacity of 2DRY FM to continue providing an inclusive community media platform and sustain the work of volunteers post-pandemic through accessible studio upgrades. | Broken Hill | $30,000 | |||
Northern Gomeroi Aboriginal Corporation | Facilities for Boggabilla Men's Shed Support mental health and wellbeing, reduce social isolation in a regional border community post-pandemic, and provide an inclusive, safe place for men to gather and learn new skills by connecting utilities to a Men's Shed site. | Boggabilla | $50,000 | |||
The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation Limited | The Early Language and Literacy (EL&L) Far West Project Address educational disparity and aid post-COVID-19 recovery of children in a remote region with an innovative adult upskilling program, empowering them to boost early language and literacy skills. | Wilcannia | $50,000 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Mataranka Primary School | Mataranka School - Outdoor Learning and Cultural Engagement Space Increase the community’s involvement in their children’s education by developing an outdoor classroom for cultural activities and intergenerational transfer of knowledge. | Mataranka | $7,873 | |||
Remote and Isolated Support in Education Ltd | Accessible Early Education Experiences for Rural & Remote Families - Pilot Project Help families living remotely to engage with their peers while accessing early childhood educational resources and specialists by creating an interactive website and online playgroup. | Jervois Homestead, Anatye | $10,000 | |||
Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation | Heart of Akngwertnarre Support residents to connect and encourage children's learning and development through play by revitalising the Town Camp’s playground. | Alice Springs | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Dundee Beach School Council | Enhance Community Playgroup - Early Learning Equipment Enhance the process of recovery of an isolated community post-pandemic by purchasing age-appropriate play-based resources and equipment for a community playgroup to ameliorate educational and social disadvantages. | Dundee Beach | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large | ||||||
Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association | Legally Strong Tiwi Artists and Art Centres Enhance the process of recovery for Tiwi Island communities post-COVID-19 and strengthen the local economy by boosting the ability and skills of three local art centres to provide high quality legal advice. | Milikapiti, Melville Island | $20,000 | |||
Wanta Aboriginal Corporation | Ngukurr Bagai Barista Social Enterprise Cafe Create a community gathering space to reduce social isolation and foster resilience in the southern Arnhem Land community of Ngukurr post-pandemic through the fit-out of a café to be used as a vocational teaching site. | Ngukurr | $47,075 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Assoc Inc | Feasibility of Building Independent Living Units for Aged Care Residents Strengthen social connection for aged residents by exploring opportunities to develop custom-built housing within the community. | Blackbutt | $10,000 | |||
Burke Shire Council | Stage 1 - Community Garden for Burketown Residents Help the community reconnect following significant flooding and enhance food security during the wet season by establishing a community garden. | Burketown | $25,000 | |||
Butchers Creek Hall Association Incorporated | Replace Incorrect Old Signage Celebrate and build community spirit by replacing inaccurate hall establishment signage for the centenary event. | Butchers Creek | $973 | |||
Cairns Region Toy Library Inc | Digitisation of Services and New Toys Build volunteer capacity by digitising the toy catalogue and borrowing process to increase children's access to high quality toys and learning aids. | Atherton | $10,000 | |||
Canungra Men's Shed | Shipping Container for Safety Improve the experience of shed members by improving the working and storage areas through installing a shipping container. | Canungra | $4,000 | |||
Disability Matters Inc | Soundplay Expansion Enable all community members to participate in creative and musical activities by building a wheelchair accessible performance space. | Atherton | $9,751 | |||
Kumbia Neighbourhood Watch - Rural Association Incorporated | Multi-Purpose Facility Upgrade Expand the use of Kumbia Memorial Hall through purchasing new chairs and tables to make the community’s meeting space more functional. | Kumbia | $9,420 | |||
Maryborough and District Animal Refuge Society Inc | Waterproof Shade Cloth for Volunteer Area Support volunteers by providing an undercover space to use during rest breaks. | Maryborough | $2,592 | |||
Mundubbera Show Society Inc | Supporting our Country and Community Improve the organisation’s ability to hold community events by purchasing IT, kitchen and storage equipment to support volunteer roles. | Mundubbera | $9,500 | |||
Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council | Napranum Early Childhood Centre - Edible Garden Enhance First Nations children’s health and wellbeing outcomes and build cultural connections with community Elders through establishing an edible garden. | Napranum | $6,020 | |||
Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Esk Sub Branch Inc | Esk RSL Sub Branch Refrigerator Provide a safer environment for social connection by replacing the old fridge to improve food safety. | Esk | $3,354 | |||
Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Tiaro Sub Branch Inc | Tiaro RSL Sub Branch New Front Stairs Rejuvenate the 1930’s building by replacing the front stairs to make the community meeting space safer and more welcoming. | Tiaro | $10,000 | |||
Roadvale School of Arts Inc | Purchase of Two Fridges to Support Community Activity at the Roadvale Hall Enhance community hall use by upgrading fridges to improve food safety. | Roadvale | $9,996 | |||
Stanthorpe International Club | Installation of Solar Panels Improve the Club's financial capacity to support the community with power cost savings created by installing a solar system. | Stanthorpe | $10,000 | |||
The Townsville Toy Library Association Inc | Townsville Toy Library Solar Installation Enhance the library’s ability to support the flood-impacted community by installing a solar system to reduce operational costs. | Townsville | $10,000 | |||
Westmar State School P&C Association | Enhance Inquiry-Based Learning at Westmar State School with STEM Resources Foster students’ curiosity and lifelong learning by purchasing a STEM activity cart and engaging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. | Westmar | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
A-Choired Taste | Scenic Rim Sings 2023 Boost spirits and help recovery of bushfire-impacted community by hosting a public singing workshop. | Beaudesert | $3,715 | |||
Canungra Sports and Recreation Reserve Grounds Inc | Upgrade Driveway to our Creek Camping Area and Holding Yards Improve emergency services access and livestock evacuation during disasters by sealing the driveway at a Black Summer Bushfires staging area. | Canungra | $22,731 | |||
Tarome Rural Fire Brigade Queensland Fire and Rescue Authority | Fire Fighting Accessories & Upgrades for Buggy Strengthen the community’s fire-fighting ability with the purchase and fit out of an all terrain buggy and buggy trailer for transporting equipment. | Tarome | $17,935 | |||
The Yoga Partnership Ltd | Yoga for Granite Belt Support Services Strengthen mental and physical health of the bushfire-impacted community with fortnightly yoga and mindfulness classes for all ages and all abilities. | Stanthorpe | $3,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Burdekin Singers & Theatre Company Inc | Replacing 'The Lighthouse' Roof Create a safe environment for the community to come together for social and creative activities post flooding by repairing the aged theatre roof. | Ayr | $25,000 | |||
Forest Hill School of Arts | Forest Hill Floor Treatment and Repairs Ensure the continued use of the hall for community gatherings and as an evacuation centre by re-sealing the floor, which was damaged during the last flooding event. | Forest Hill | $7,500 | |||
Greenup Events Group Inglewood Lions Club Inc | Showcase at Greenup Nurture recovery and social wellbeing for a flood-impacted community by offering creative workshops at the local arts festival. | Inglewood | $3,000 | |||
Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival Inc | Boredom Relief Enhance young people's wellbeing and career opportunities in a flood-impacted community by sharing their creative works at a local film festival. | Gympie | $22,300 | |||
Lanescape Goondiwindi Inc | Illuminate the Flow Provide an opportunity for the flood-impacted community to reconnect, strengthen their resilience and boost tourism through creating a mural illustrating the community’s ability to overcome adversity. | Goondiwindi | $25,000 | |||
Mulgowie Public Hall Association Incorporated | Repairs to Grounds Revitalise the hall’s flood-damaged outdoor space by replacing playground softfall and concreting below seating. | Mulgowie | $10,000 | |||
Mungindi Community Preschool Inc | Celebrating 50 Years of the Mungindi Community Preschool Reconnect residents and provide a sense of identity and belonging post floods by holding a community fair. | Mungindi | $5,893 | |||
Neighbourhood Centre Maryborough Inc | Out & About Help young people impacted by flooding learn about and connect to support services by holding an informal youth day in the ‘skate’ park event. | Maryborough | $10,000 | |||
Theebine Memorial Recreational Centre Incorporated | Community Safety and Wellbeing Boost the community's ability to respond to future floods by purchasing a generator and installing communication and security equipment at the hall, which is used as a recovery centre. | Theebine | $9,427 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Biloela State High School | Easy Access Support young people and enhance recovery post-pandemic by creating a labyrinth as a safe space for students to engage with others and to conduct psychosocial support activities. | Biloela | $10,000 | |||
Kuranda Amphitheatre Society Inc | Amphitheatre Enquiry-by-Design Re-energise the community venue post-pandemic by facilitating an inclusive, community-based design process for an updated facility master plan and maintenance schedule. | Kuranda | $10,000 | |||
Mapleton State School P&C Association | Rhythm to Recovery: Building Resilience and Social Connectedness Through African Drumming Improve social connectedness, reduce levels of anxiety and enhance the process of recovery for young people from the pandemic by establishing a therapeutic drumming program. | Mapleton | $6,588 | |||
North Burnett Community Service Inc | Born To Play Support a new regional playgroup and sustain their work to encourage social connection and improve educational outcomes after COVID-19 through purchasing activity resources and play equipment. | Mundubbera | $9,920 | |||
Steaming on the Downs Inc | Community Lost Trade Skills Workshop & Demonstrations - Container for Transport Boost pandemic recovery and social connectedness through procuring a shipping container to transport metalworking equipment by rail to use in skill building workshops with young people. | Oakey | $4,180 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large | ||||||
Binthi Land Holding Group Aboriginal Corporation | Mt Baird Station Homestead Water Infrastructure Enhance post-pandemic recovery and improved economic opportunities, health conditions and morale of a remote First Nations community by providing a potable water supply. | Hopevale | $35,008 | |||
Ingham Meals On Wheels Inc | Making Meals and Making Connections Sustain the work of volunteers post-pandemic to provide meals and essential social connections to vulnerable residents through the purchase of a commercial dishwasher. | Ingham | $22,403 | |||
Kalbar School of Arts & Memorial Hall Inc | Upgrading the Kalbar School of Arts Memorial Hall to Promote a Vibrant Rural Community Enhance the process of recovery for the Kalbar community post-pandemic and provide a safe and inclusive community hub by undertaking essential hall repairs and preserving its all-ability access. | Kalbar | $37,570 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Cradock Heritage Group The Flinders Ranges Council | Re-print of the Cradock Heritage Trail Booklet Boost visitation to a historic township and enhance community pride by updating a walking trail guide that celebrates local heritage. | Cradock | $2,430 | |||
Glendambo District Sports Club Incorporated | Secretary's/ R FDS Shed and Kids' Play Container Enhance wellbeing outcomes and sustain organisational capacity by installing a shipping container to provide storage and a space for pop up RFDS health clinics at community events. | Glendambo | $10,000 | |||
Quorn Mercury Association Incorporated | New Computers for the Quorn Mercury Build connections and keep the community informed by updating IT equipment for the publication of a monthly community newsletter. | Quorn | $5,337 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Art Museum of Kangaroo Island Establishment Association Incorporated | Equipment and Storage for Planning Stage of AMKI Project Increase volunteer and organisational capacity and support community recovery after bushfires by providing storage and digital equipment for an art gallery. | Penneshaw | $1,444 | |||
Edithburgh Museum Inc | Edithburgh Jetty 150th Anniversary Celebration Support recovery from bushfires and boost community connections by commemorating local history through a photographic exhibition and book publication. | Edithburgh | $10,000 | |||
Palmer Collier Park Community Association | Davenport Rest Stop & Historical Landmarks Trail Enhance connection to place and boost visitation in a bushfire-impacted region through installing signage for a historic trail. | Palmer | $7,633 | |||
Stansbury Sports and Community Club Inc | Internal Salt Damp Repairs Provide a safe and comfortable facility for senior citizens and enhance social connections to support bushfire recovery by repairing salt damaged walls at a community hub. | Stansbury | $10,000 | |||
The Warooka Progress Asscn | Moving Murals: Augmented Reality Strengthen cultural connection and encourage tourism in a bushfire-impacted region through the installation of an innovative mural trail. | Warooka | $25,000 | |||
TULKA Progress Association | Security for New Infrastructure and Increase Water Harvesting Capacity Strengthen bushfire preparedness and organisational capacity at a community hub by upgrading facilities and water storage for firefighting. | Tulka | $10,585 | |||
Unity College Inc | Playground Shade Structure Rejuvenate a place to gather and support bushfire recovery of young people in a disadvantaged community by installing a shade structure in a play area. | Murray Bridge | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Mid Murray Support Service Incorporated | Welcome to The HUB Strengthen community recovery in a flood-impacted region and sustain organisational capacity by upgrading the reception area at a support service to create a welcoming and inclusive space for community members. | Mannum | $22,695 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Bay Town Group Association Incorporated | Chris Blowes - Motivational Speaker Strengthen social connections and foster resilience in young people following the pandemic by holding an event with a motivational speaker. | Port MacDonnell | $1,600 | |||
Lipson Progress Association | Preserving the Past, Preserving the Future Encourage social connection at a key community hub following the pandemic by repainting the interior spaces of the historic Lipson Big and Small Halls. | Lipson | $8,300 | |||
Sandalwood Recreation Association Incorporated | Ease of Access for All Enhance community connection after COVID-19 by installing a ramp and new doors to improve access for all abilities at a community hall. | Sandalwood | $9,618 | |||
West Coast Youth and Community Support Incorporated | Secure, Safe and Vibrant Youth Hub Improve safety and amenity and boost opportunities for social connection after COVID-19 by upgrading facilities and furniture at a youth hub. | Port Lincoln | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large | ||||||
Kyancutta Community Club Incorporated | New Outdoor Area for the Kyancutta Community Club Reduce social isolation and foster resilience post-pandemic in a very remote community through developing a family-friendly outdoor play space at a community hub. | Kyancutta | $30,000 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Great Lake Community Centre Inc | Great Lake Community Centre Extension Project Expand skills to provide locally grown food for people living in a remote, high-altitude township by purchasing a trailer and building materials for a community greenhouse garden. | Miena | $10,000 | |||
Queenstown Community Men's Shed West Coast Council | Queenstown Community Permaculture Garden Build social connections and skills to 'grow your own food' through the establishment of a community garden in an isolated and under-served region. | Queenstown | $10,000 | |||
The Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation | Community Mural Project Celebrate First Nations history by creating a storytelling mural depicting Aboriginal heritage, culture and identity significant to the Circular Head district. | Smithton | $10,000 | |||
Youth Family and Community Connections Incorporated | ARVOs Program - Activity Costs Reduce social isolation and strengthen connections between young people by supporting an out of school activity program to deliver workshops and excursions. | Burnie | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Seymour Community Action Group Inc | Seymour Community - Wetlands Restoration Project Strengthen community bushfire recovery activities to restore natural habitat and enhance community connection to the environment through a weed eradication project. | Seymour | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Meander Valley Connect Inc | Meander Valley Connecting Up Foster social connection and skill development by delivering digital training and outreach for seniors and under-served community members in a flood-impacted region. | Deloraine | $24,917 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Rural Alive & Well Inc | Country Outreach - King Island Connection Strengthen mental health and wellbeing after the pandemic in a remote island community by delivering in-person mental health and suicide prevention outreach services. | Pegarah | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large | ||||||
Rural Health Tasmania Inc | Embracing Community Rebuild social connections and enhance wellbeing following the impacts of COVID-19 by delivering a facilitated social inclusion program and activities in partnership with a community house. | Smithton | $44,600 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Alexandra Primary School | Alexandra Primary School Sensory and Nature Play Garden Expand educational enrichment opportunities and create a space for school children to connect with the natural environment by installing a sensory and nature play garden. | Alexandra | $10,000 | |||
Arapiles Historical Society Inc No A0037695M | Community and Infrastructure Protection Sustain the work of older volunteers to collect, preserve and celebrate local history by repairing a damaged roof of an historic building. | Natimuk | $10,000 | |||
BCYF – Bethany Limited | Ageless Connections Support relationship building and provide a social outlet for older people through the delivery of an intergenerational activity program at a local kindergarten. | Colac | $9,901 | |||
Callignee and Traralgon South Emergency Committee | Raising Awareness Program 2023 Augment community knowledge and strengthen disaster response by distributing a free emergency services brochure to residents living in a bushfire prone district. | Callignee | $465 | |||
Foster Primary School | Reinvigorating our Kitchen Garden Program Equipment Boost health outcomes and student knowledge in growing and cooking nutritious food from the school's garden by upgrading kitchen equipment. | Foster | $4,850 | |||
Grants Only Group Inc | Digital Solutions Sustain community groups in South Gippsland and strengthen volunteer capacity to seek grants through upgrading IT equipment. | Venus Bay | $2,423 | |||
Leongatha Childrens Centre Inc | Shade Umbrellas Encourage play-based learning by providing sun protection at a new community-run childcare and kindergarten centre. | Leongatha | $6,497 | |||
Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative Limited | MVAC Bush Kinder Enhance access to First Nations cultural practices and nature-based play by installing a dual toilet / wash basin facility for a new bush kinder program. | Robinvale | $10,000 | |||
Noojee Parks & Reserve Committee of Management | Meet & Move for Health Enhance older people’s health and social wellbeing by delivering a weekly exercise class at Noojee Hall. | Noojee | $6,568 | |||
Rupanyup Primary School | Shade Protection for our Outdoor Inclusive Learning, Sensory & Play Space Improve health, safety and comfort of school children by providing protection from UV exposure through installing shade sails. | Rupanyup | $10,000 | |||
St Arnaud Community Resource Centre Inc | FoodShare and Volunteer Kitchen Completion Enhance food security and wellbeing outcomes for under-served community members and sustain the work of volunteers by upgrading a kitchen to meet health regulations. | St Arnaud | $5,000 | |||
Surf Lifesaving Lakes Entrance Inc | Upgrade of First Aid Facilities Improve volunteer safety and emergency response capability by upgrading training and medical equipment at a surf lifesaving club. | Lakes Entrance | $5,522 | |||
Tarwin Lower Primary School | Playground Revival Create a safe environment and foster greater school engagement by replacing an aged and unsafe playground with new play equipment for the school, playgroup and wider community use. | Tarwin Lower | $10,000 | |||
Venus Bay and District Community Emergency Response Team Inc | Advanced Medical Manikins Training Equipment Build capability of emergency first aid volunteers and strengthen community health and safety outcomes by purchasing CPR training equipment. | Venus Bay | $9,751 | |||
Yea & District Historical Society Inc | Printer / Scanner for Yea Historical Society Enhance volunteer capacity to preserve and catalogue historic data and contribute to local cultural celebrations by purchasing compatible digital equipment. | Yea | $498 | |||
Zoe Support Australia | Upgrading our Centre for Learning Encourage young mothers and their children to participate in programs and access support services by installing a shade sail to improve safety and comfort. | Mildura | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Bairnsdale Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc | Bairnsdale Laneway 3875 Festivals Encourage people to come together and enhance economic recovery of a community impacted by bushfires, by hiring entertainment for four seasonal festival events. | Bairnsdale | $10,000 | |||
Bemm River Mens Shed Bemm River Progress and Improvement Association Incorporated | Smart TV for Educational and Instructional U-tube and for Relaxation Increase volunteer skills and reduce social isolation in a community impacted by Black Summer bushfires through purchasing IT equipment for training and community activities. | Bemm River | $3,222 | |||
Branjee Fire Brigade Country Fire Authority | Thermal Imaging Camera Boost volunteer emergency services capacity and increase community safety in a bushfire-impacted region through purchasing a thermal imaging camera to detect fire threats. | Pranjip | $3,722 | |||
Buchan Mechanics Institute and Free Library Reserve | Improve Community Wellbeing and Social Development Through Improving Infrastructure Enhance a community gathering place and strengthen disaster preparedness in a bushfire-impacted region by upgrading the Buchan Hall kitchen. | Buchan | $9,310 | |||
Dartmouth Community Progress Association | Lighting Dartmouth in Dark Times Provide a safe environment and enhance bushfire preparedness by installing a generator at a public hall for power back-up during outages. | Dartmouth | $10,000 | |||
Euroa Community Action Group | Mosaic Display Support health and wellbeing of a community impacted by bushfires through the development of a recovery arts program to beautify a community garden. | Euroa | $2,568 | |||
Leneva Fire Brigade Country Fire Authority | Leneva Fire Station Improvements Improve safety and access for volunteers and community members at the Leneva Fire Station by installing fencing and paths to rejuvenate the outdoor space. | Leneva | $11,264 | |||
Line Wangaratta Inc | Strong Communities: LGBTQIA+ in the North-East Enhance resilience and recovery of LGBTQIA+ people in bushfire-impacted regions through the delivery of programs, events and activities to build connections, confidence and emotional wellbeing. | Wangaratta | $25,000 | |||
Mallacoota and District Historical Society Inc | Mallacoota Bunker Museum Bush Food Walk (Stage 2) Strengthen economic recovery and boost connection to nature in a bushfire impacted region by developing a self-guided bushfood walk at the Mallacoota Bunker Museum. | Mallacoota | $25,000 | |||
Myrrhee Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee of Management King Valley Arts Inc | Voyage Musical Stimulate recovery and wellbeing for a Black Summer bushfire-impacted community by delivering a creative arts performance. | Myrrhee | $3,000 | |||
Myrtleford Toy Library Inc | Little Learners Foster social connections and early childhood learning in a bushfire-affected community by purchasing educational play resources for a playgroup. | Myrtleford | $5,773 | |||
Newlands Arm Landcare Coastcare Group | Walk the Wonderous Waterway Expand opportunities for community recovery, connection to place and First Nation’s culture in a bushfire impacted-region through the installation of signage along the Dinni Birraark Walk. | Newlands Arm | $3,904 | |||
Omeo and District Agricultural & Pastoral Society Inc | Omeo & District Show 2023 Family Entertainment, Skills and Training Boost social connection and skills in a region impacted by the Black Summer bushfires and floods by providing children’s activities and delivering training opportunities for local show judges and volunteers. | Omeo | $10,315 | |||
Swan Reach Recreation Reserve Inc | Storage Shed Strengthen organisational capacity of community groups in a bushfire-fire impacted town through purchasing a storage shed for community assets. | Swan Reach | $10,000 | |||
The Wangaratta Kennel and Obedience Dog Club Inc | Extension and Refurbishment of Kitchen Strengthen community resources to support bushfire relief and recovery through upgrading a community kitchen at the Wangaratta Showgrounds. | Wangaratta | $25,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Cosgrove and Pine Lodge Fire Brigade Country Fire Authority | Hose Drying Facilities Increase the safety and capacity of volunteers to respond to flood and disaster events by installing hose drying facilities at the fire station. | Cosgrove | $8,279 | |||
Echuca Neighbourhood House Inc | ENH Flood Recovery Expansion Project Strengthen a neighbourhood house's capacity to support ongoing community recovery by extending the delivery of activities and programs for flood-impacted community members. | Echuca | $25,000 | |||
Rochester & Elmore District Health Service | Disability Accessible Commuter Bus to Support Community Transport Expand access to health care access and reduce social isolation in a significantly flood-impacted community by purchasing a vehicle to transport vulnerable community members. | Rochester | $25,000 | |||
Victorian SES - Castlemaine Unit Victoria State Emergency Service Authority | The Emergency Essentials Guide (Mt Alexander Shire) Elevate community knowledge and disaster readiness in a flood-affected shire through disseminating a free emergency information handbook. | Castlemaine | $13,056 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Arapiles Community Theatre Inc | Circus Jam Bolster wellbeing and reduce social isolation after the effects of COVID-19 through a series of whole-of-community circus arts workshops. | Natimuk | $8,162 | |||
Barwon Downs Community Group | Outdoor Seating & Kitchen Upgrade Strengthen social connection and volunteer capacity after the pandemic through upgrading outdoor seating and kitchen facilities at a community hall. | Barwon Downs | $7,090 | |||
Bellarine Historical Society Incorporated (INC. NO. A 0015326L) | Creating Stories Through Visual Displays Sustain the work of a historical society and enhance community engagement post-COVID-19 through the purchase of portable display cases. | Drysdale | $3,440 | |||
Beulah Historic Learning and Progress Association Inc | Hoof & Harvest Festival Enhance the process of recovery of Beulah and surrounding regional communities from effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging reconnection through staging an inclusive community festival. | Beulah | $10,000 | |||
Camperdown and District Community House | Growing Community: Public Art and Spaces Bringing People Together Increase community connection and enhance recovery post-COVID-19 through art workshops to create art pavers capturing individual’s stories for display at the local community garden. | Camperdown | $8,100 | |||
Christmas Hills Mechanics' Institute Hall Committee of Management Inc | Emergency Power Connector Foster opportunities for social connection after COVID-19 through electrical upgrades at a local hall. | Christmas Hills | $2,450 | |||
EACH | Rural Rainbows Strengthen social connection and leadership of LGBTQIA+ young people after the pandemic by establishing a peer-led social support group. | Healesville | $10,000 | |||
Heyfield & District Vintage Machinery Group Inc | Multi Purpose Shed - Concrete Floor Sustain the work of volunteers and enhance opportunities for social connection following the pandemic by upgrading flooring at a multipurpose community hub. | Heyfield | $10,000 | |||
Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex Inc | Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling Increase opportunities for community connection and enhance the process of recovery after COVID-19 by installing air conditioning to improve the comfort and amenity of a community venue. | Lockington | $9,500 | |||
Mount Korong Eco Watch | Community Connection at the Fiery Flat Bushland Reserve Sustain the work of volunteers and commence restoration of a community reserve through fencing a gathering site for community connection and recovery from the effects of COVID-19. | Fiery Flat | $10,000 | |||
Ouyen Community Gym Inc | Ouyen Community Gym Project Sustain organisational capacity and enhance wellbeing post-COVID-19 by improving access for all abilities through building an accessible path at a community gym. | Ouyen | $4,224 | |||
Regional Arts Victoria | RAV in Residence - Connecting Places Sustain the work of community arts organisations post-pandemic through facilitated networking events to develop skills, connections and mitigate volunteer burnout. | Tallarook | $10,000 | |||
Wimmera Women Connect Inc | Wimmera Women Connect: Consolidating the Way Forward Build organisational capacity by undertaking strategic planning and purchasing resources and equipment to sustain the work of volunteers post-pandemic. | Horsham | $7,374 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large | ||||||
Baw Baw Food Hub Inc | Community Cafe and Workshop Space for Baw Baw Food Hub Support COVID-19 recovery and sustain a food and sustainability hub by upgrading the space and purchasing furniture and café appliances to create a welcoming space for community engagement and workshops. | Warragul | $34,527 | |||
The Trustee for The Salvation Army (Victoria) Property Trust | Salvo Connect Centre Boost confidence and enhance recovery from COVID-19 by creating a safe drop-in space where vulnerable people can access support and resources to help them reconnect with their community. | Portland | $38,800 | |||
The Warrnambool Theatre Company Inc | Rebuilding Regional Theatre With Sustainable Sound Cultivate opportunities for cultural enrichment and sustain the work of community theatre groups following COVID-19 by investing in professional audio equipment. | Warrnambool | $30,136 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Badgingarra Community Centre Association | Community Centre Heating and Cooling Project Expand the use of the centre by installing a split system to make the community’s meeting space more comfortable and welcoming. | Badgingarra | $10,000 | |||
Cranbrook Primary School Parents & Citizens Association Inc | Colour Our School Provide students with low socio-educational scores access to altenative educational opportunities by painting interactive games around the school grounds. | Cranbrook | $10,000 | |||
Karri Country Good Food Incorporated | Repair Floors Make the community-owned grocery store more hygienic, comfortable and welcoming by resealing the concrete floor. | Northcliffe | $10,000 | |||
Kyloring Housing Co-operative Limited | Governance Training for Over 55’s in Housing Co-operative Strengthen social cohesion for low-income disabled residents living in community-managed housing by providing training in communication and decision making. | Witchcliffe | $10,000 | |||
Suka & Duka - Home Island Craft Inc | Islands Cultural Exchange Reduce social isolation for seniors living remotely by supporting a delegation to travel between islands and share their culture with the broader community and tourists during Territory week. | Christmas Island | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Borden Pavilion Committee Incorporated | Borden Touring Arts and Culture Program Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient and connected community after the pandemic through the delivery of an inclusive arts and cultural program. | Borden | $10,000 | |||
Lake Grace CWA | Refurbishment of CWA Lake Grace Part 2 Sustain the Lake Grace CWA and their work post-pandemic by refurbishing and modernising the community hall's kitchen. | Lake Grace | $10,000 | |||
Manjimup Family Centre Inc | Upgrade of Meeting Rooms at Manjimup Family Centre Enhance recovery from the pandemic and increase meeting room use by other community groups by upgrading furniture and equipment. | Manjimup | $8,957 | |||
Meckering Action Group | Meckering Murals Revitalise the town centre and boost tourism after COVID-19 by creating two murals portraying historically significant local events. | Meckering | $9,806 | |||
Northcliffe Pioneer Museum | Northcliffe Townsite Heritage Walk Strengthen community pride and sense of place while enhancing recovery post-COVID-19 by purchasing and installing 23 interpretive signage plaques along a heritage walkway. | Northcliffe | $9,212 | |||
Porongurup Community Association Inc | Porongurup Hall Electrical Upgrade Undertake electrical upgrades to the local hall to provide a safe, welcoming and functional space for community reconnection after COVID-19. | Porongurup | $10,000 | |||
Shire of Gingin | Connecting post-COVID: Flavours of Gingin Festival Support the rebuilding of community resilience after the pandemic by expanding the festival to include wellbeing activities. | Gingin | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Large | ||||||
Mindful Margaret River Inc | Creating Change – Supporting Local Agency Through Community Resilience Building Activities Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger more resilient community post-COVID-19 by employing a project coordinator to deliver a series of wellbeing and resilience activities. | Margaret River | $50,000 |
FRRR has awarded $1,340,387 in grants to 131 local groups across remote, rural and regional Australia for projects that support small yet vital community needs, disaster resilience and recovery and COVID-19 recovery initiatives.

The grants are awarded through FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program, via one of three streams of funding: Small & Vital (S&V), Prepare & Recover (P&R), or the Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC).
Collaboratively funded by donors ranging from private individuals to larger foundations, the SRC program supports a diverse range of initiatives across remote, rural and regional Australia. While each of the 131 awarded projects meets a unique local need, all funded initiatives have one thing in common – they each have a clear and direct benefit to the community and to those living locally.
Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead at FRRR, said it is truly inspiring to see the determination and resilience of community groups and local leaders, who continue to front up and strive for a stronger, and sustainable, rural Australia.
“In this round of SRC grants, we’ve seen a shift in project focus, with a significant increase in initiatives that address the wellbeing and sustainability of community organisations. The majority of these grants are for practical, infrastructure-related projects that will enable local groups in rural places to continue to provide vital services, and ensure community spaces are safe, secure and welcoming.
“Our RRC team continues to coordinate the new webinar series to support applicants called, ‘The Know and The How’. Clearly there’s a strong community appetite for topics that address fundamental issues for the not-for-profit sector, as the third session, focusing on strategic planning for community organisations, has already been booked out twice!” Ms Karena said.
“This is why we continue to see new, and returning, not-for-profits and community groups from remote, rural and regional communities across Australia applying for these grants. In fact, for nearly one third of recipients, in just this round of funding alone, this is the first time that they’ve applied for an FRRR grant.
“For those organisations that are previous grant recipients, the SRC program’s straight-forward application process, and the flexibility of the grants to fund local needs, are just some of the reasons they continue to apply for SRC grants.
“These grants may be relatively small, but they can make a mighty difference to a rural community! That’s why the focus of our end of year fundraising campaign is on small grants. All donations are gratefully received, no matter how small, as this program is needed more than ever,” Ms Karena explained.
Small & Vital
The S&V stream offers grants up to $10,000 for projects that strengthen community connections and meet local priorities.
In total, this round sees $380,177 in grants awarded to 48 local groups and NFPs through the S&V stream.
Three of the 48 projects funded through the S&V stream include:
- St John Ambulance Australia NT Inc – Wurrumiyanga, NT – Increase access to life-saving equipment by providing defibrillators in three remote communities across the Tiwi Islands. $9,518
- Nuriootpa War Memorial Swimming Pool Working Group (auspiced by Nuriootpa Futures Association) – Nuriootpa, SA – Expand opportunities for social connection and access for all-abilities through the installation of accessibility steps at a community pool. $10,000
- Kilcunda Community Development Association Incorporated – Kilcunda, VIC – Improve access at a community gathering space and provide a safe, inclusive venue for older citizens by upgrading the entrance and deck at the Kilcunda Hall. $10,000
Prepare & Recover
In this round, 40 community organisations are sharing $627,307 in grants through the P&R stream. These funds will support rural communities impacted by climate-related disasters including the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and the 2021-22 East Coast Australia flooding, plus other storm events.
The P&R stream awards grants up to $25,000 for local preparedness, recovery and resilience-building initiatives.
Three of the 40 projects funded through the P&R stream include:
- St Helens Neighbourhood House Association Inc – St Helens, TAS – Improve the mental, physical and social health of a community recovering from bushfire and flood disasters through community garden activities and workshops. $25,000
- Positive Change for Marine Life Limited – Brunswick Heads, NSW – Prepare for future climate-related impacts by delivering a community-led riparian restoration program in the flood-impacted Brunswick River to stabilise riverbanks and restore wetland vegetation. $24,941
- Kalbarri Development Association Incorporated – Kalbarri, WA – Strengthen peoples’ connections and support SES volunteers to recover from the impacts of Cyclone Seroja by holding an event celebrating the community’s resilience. $22,500
Rebuilding Regional Communities – supporting COVID-19 recovery
Funded by the Australian Government, the RRC stream supports remote, rural and regional communities as they continue their COVID-19 recovery journey. This round, grants up to $10,000 were on offer, with $332,903 awarded to 43 local organisations, including:
- MultiSkill Centre Ltd – Cloncurry, QLD – Provide mental health training to staff to enable them to better support disengaged young people accessing services after COVID-19. $9,316
- Bellingen Youth Orchestra Incorporated – Bellingen, NSW – Rebuild connections, reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient community after COVID-19 by purchasing musical instruments and making them available to disadvantaged young people. $10,000
- Warrnambool & District Community Hospice Inc – Warrnambool, VIC – Sustain the work of volunteers after COVID-19 through the development of a volunteer education and engagement program. $5,000
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by many generous donors, who are acknowledged on the FRRR website.
FRRR always accepts applications to this program, which awards funds roughly four times a year. Local NFPs and community groups are encouraged to review the program guidelines and apply. More information about the SRC program is available at www.frrr.org.au/src. To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
A full list of grant recipients is detailed below.
Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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SRC Round 16 - June 2023 | ||||||
NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Clifton Community Food Garden Incorporated | Healthy Cooking for One Provide a series of weekly, simple, healthy and affordable cooking workshops to build social connections and cooking skills to support people struggling with the increasing cost of living. | Sanctuary Point | $4,570 | |||
CWA of NSW Collie Day Evening Branches Country Women's Association of NSW | Collie CWA Cultivating Community Connections Create a functional and welcoming space for the community by installing a shade structure and plumbing to supply rainwater at the Collie CWA Hall. | Collie | $10,000 | |||
Dunedoo Historical Museum Inc | Digitising of Museum Catalogue Digitise all items in the Dunedoo Museum to provide an accurate, easily shared catalogue, expanding its use and value to the community. | Dunedoo | $3,758 | |||
Murrin Bridge Preschool Association | Keeping Our Kids Safe Contribute to the renovation of the Murrin Bridge preschool by installing a fence around the new playground, keeping the children safe and creating an inclusive community space. | Murrin Bridge | $10,000 | |||
Nambucca Valley Phoenix Limited | Phoenix Work Crew Purchase equipment for the Phoenix Work Crew to support the employment of people with disabilities. | Bowraville | $10,000 | |||
The Colony Bees Association Inc | Pollinate Country Collaborate with community members, schools, local and Indigenous councils to establish a natural beekeeper education program to improve the local environment's resilience. | Lennox Head | $10,000 | |||
Western Landcare NSW Incorporated | 2023 Western Warriors Engage primary school children from Far West NSW in environmental conservation activities building their awareness and skills. | Broken Hill | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Bermagui Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc | ReBoot ReStart Increase tourism and social wellbeing to support bushfire recovery in Bermagui by supporting a ReBoot fun run. | Bermagui | $4,400 | |||
Inverell Community Youth Centre | Floods and Fire Youth Resilience Program Enhance the ability of the Inverell Community Youth Centre to support bushfire recovery by employing a therapeutic youth worker to run a youth resilience program and mentor volunteers. | Inverell | $25,000 | |||
Milton-Ulladulla Youth Driver Education Program Rotary Club of Milton Ulladulla Incorporated | Milton Ulladulla Youth Driver Education Program Reduce vehicle-related fatality and injury rates of bushfire impacted young people through a Driver Education Program. | Marulan | $10,000 | |||
Mission Australia Housing | Resilient Communities Project - MNC Empower social housing tenants in the Mid North Coast to co-lead community planning for disaster preparation, response and recovery in partnership with key non-government partners. | Taree | $24,960 | |||
Murramarang Community Garden Inc | Mowbility Support bushfire preparedness by purchasing an electric ride-on mower to increase volunteer participation in garden maintenance, regardless of physical abilities. | Bawley Point | $10,000 | |||
Stokers Siding Dunbible Memorial Hall Inc | Community Hall Kitchen Upgrade Upgrade the kitchen appliances in the Community Hall to meet Council regulations, cater to more community events and ensure organisational sustainability. | Stokers Siding | $10,000 | |||
Surf Life Saving Far North Coast Branch Inc | Develop Disaster Emergency Response Capability Build capability and preparedness of emergency response groups by providing them with the necessary equipment to be able to respond to bushfires and other disasters. | Ballina | $19,601 | |||
TenterLIFE Suicide Prevention Network Inc | TenterLIFE Suicide Prevention Network Inc Boost community knowledge of suicide prevention through a series of Mental Health awareness events supporting ongoing bushfire recovery. | Tenterfield | $6,070 | |||
Tweed Coast Youth Service Incorporated | Momentum Youth Festival 2023 Celebrate local youth for their resilience after bushfire and their achievements and passions by hosting the Momentum Youth Festival to encourage self-expression and socialisation. | Bogangar | $10,000 | |||
WhereFishSing OZ Green-Global Rivers Environmental Education Network (Australia) Incorporated | Creating Resources to Build Future Food Resilience in and around Bellingen Shire Prepare for future disasters after the 2019/20 bushfires by creating a climate specific food gardening resource to build food resilience in the Bellingen Shire. | Bellingen | $9,766 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Eugowra Promotion and Progress Association Incorporated | Purchase Necessary Equipment to Renew and Re-establish the Eugowra Historical Museum Contribute to disaster recovery by replacing office equipment and supplies at the Eugowra Historical Museum and Bushranger Centre that were destroyed in the 2022 floods to continue to share the rich stories of Eugowra and district. | Eugowra | $16,320 | |||
Human Nature Adventure Therapy Ltd | Connected communities: Resilience Activities for Regional Young People Support disadvantaged young people to contribute to their flood-affected communities by connecting them to volunteering in disaster response / resilience initiatives such as SES and the local Men’s Shed. | Ballina | $20,000 | |||
Iluka Community Organisation Planning for Emergencies (ICOPE) Inc | Hub ICOPE: Iluka Village Community Hub and Community Managed Evacuation Centre (CMEC) Equipment and Education Project Improve emergency response and preparedness for natural disasters by equipping the Iluka Village Hub with resources and educational material to create an evacuation and information centre. | Iluka | $14,495 | |||
Lithgow Environment Group Incorporated | Community Engagement for Pest Species (Indian Myna) Invasion Control and for Habitat Restoration for Native Fauna, with Social Impacts Develop a community-led Indian Myna bird reduction program across Lithgow to help native flora and fauna recover after the floods and prevent future impacts. | Lithgow | $20,040 | |||
Lower Lachlan Community Services Inc | Festival of the Lakes 2023 Boost social cohesion and connectedness in Lake Cargelligo to support flood recovery by hosting the Festival of the Lakes. | Lake Cargelligo | $10,000 | |||
Positive Change for Marine Life Limited | River Warriors - A Community Driven Approach to Capacity and Resilience Building of the Brunswick River Catchment Prepare for future climate-related impacts by delivering a community-led riparian restoration program in the flood-impacted Brunswick River to stabilise riverbanks and restore wetland vegetation. | Brunswick Heads | $24,941 | |||
Rural Financial Counselling Service, NSW - Southern Region Limited | Recovery & Resilience Forums Support recovery in the significantly flood-affected Central West and Riverina NSW by holding three workshops that provide financial advice and mental health information. | Parkes | $11,094 | |||
Welfare Rights Centre Ltd | Northern Rivers Communities: Ensuring Economic Safety for those in Crisis Provide legal support to people in flood-affected Northern Rivers communities who are struggling to access Centrelink payments and dealing with unjust debts. | Lismore | $25,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Bellingen Youth Orchestra Incorporated | Bellingen Youth Orchestra Post-COVID Junior Woodwind and Brass Ensemble Initiative Rebuild connections, reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient community after COVID-19 by purchasing musical instruments and making them available to disadvantaged young people. | Bellingen | $10,000 | |||
Coolah Historical and Tourism Society Coolah District Development Group Incorporated | Cunningham 200 Year Celebration Reconnect residents, reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient Coolah community after COVID-19 by hosting an historical festival on the 200th anniversary of Cunningham exploring the Liverpool Plains. | Coolah | $10,000 | |||
Hill End Arts Council Inc | Hill End Analogue Establish a unique biennial festival reflecting Hill End's contribution to the history of Australian photography to reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient community and enhance destination and cultural tourism after COVID-19. | Hill End | $5,000 | |||
Kangaroo Valley Historical Society Incorporated | Kangaroo Valley Historical Society Celebrates 70+ Years Attract new volunteers, promote cultural heritage and engage with the community to enhance recovery from the pandemic through a presentation day celebrating 70+ years of the Kangaroo Valley Historical Society. | Kangaroo Valley | $1,600 | |||
Manning Valley Neighbourhood Services Inc | Volunteering for Change Increase interest in volunteering to sustain community organisations and their work after COVID-19 through an open day with entertainment and markets. | Wingham | $8,300 | |||
Neighbourhood Centres of Bellingen Shire Inc | SMART Recovery Meetings - Life Beyond Addiction Enhance the process of recovery from addiction that was exacerbated by COVID-19 through SMART Recovery meetings in Bellingen neighbourhood centres. | Bellingen | $3,768 | |||
New England Garden Festival Incorporated | New England Garden Festival Enhance the process of social and economic recovery of Armidale and the New England region from the COVID-19 pandemic through the inaugural New England Garden Festival. | Armidale | $6,000 | |||
Nowra Youth Services Incorporated | NYC Frequency Program Create opportunities for COVID-19-impacted young people to gain new vocational skills and the ability to produce music in a recording studio through training a facilitator in sound production. | Nowra | $7,150 | |||
Oriscon Incorporated | Festival of Colors 2024 Reunite residents, reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient community after COVID-19 through a free secular Festival of Colours, including a bonfire, performances and the sharing of international food. | Dubbo | $5,000 | |||
Roseberry Creek Landcare Inc | Valley Voices One Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient community after COVID-19 through a skill building and entertaining singing workshop. | The Risk | $1,120 | |||
Tactile Arts Group at Kendall Incorporated | Acquisition of New Electric Ceramic / Pottery Kiln Sustain the work of the TAG group and enhance their capacity for creative community engagement post COVID-19 by purchasing a larger, fit-for-purpose ceramics kiln. | Kendall | $10,000 | |||
Tender Funerals Mid North Coast Limited | Increase the Social and Economic Strength of the Kempsey Shire by Providing Affordable Funeral Services and After Death Care Enhance the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for disadvantaged residents of the Kempsey Shire through offering affordable and culturally sensitive funeral services and after death care. | Kempsey | $10,000 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Careflight Limited | Building Resilience in the Community of Borroloola Strengthen life-saving skills and abilities of first responders to assist critically ill or injured individuals in a very remote community by providing trauma first aid training. | Borroloola | $8,560 | |||
St John Ambulance Australia NT Inc | Tiwi Islands AED Project Increase access to life-saving equipment by providing defibrillators in three remote communities across the Tiwi Islands. | Wurrumiyanga | $9,518 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Alpha District Tourism & Development Assoc Inc | Defibrillators for Alpha Strengthen the lifesaving capacity of the community by purchasing and installing three defibrillators in publicly accessible locations. | Alpha | $8,154 | |||
Back to the Bush Festival Inc | Regional Men's Health Initiative Support men's mental and physical wellbeing by providing access to innovative and engaging health checks and educational sessions at the festival and associated car show. | Miles | $6,974 | |||
CPL-Choice, Passion, Life | Wheelchair Scales and Cordless Power Tools for People with Disability Help people in wheelchairs to have better access to accurate medical advice with the purchase of OH&S-appropriate weighing equipment. | Toowoomba | $4,413 | |||
Happy Valley Community Association Inc | Happy Valley Wildfire Preparedness Project Improve the community’s capacity to respond to bushfires by purchasing two portable water tanks, suitable for use by waterbombing helicopters. | Fraser Island | $10,000 | |||
LifeFlight Foundation Ltd | 'First Minute Matters' - Community Trauma Training Workshops Strengthen local community’s ability to respond to medical emergencies by providing trauma first aid training to residences in Surat, St George and Condamine. | Surat | $3,680 | |||
Malanda Community Kindergarten Assoc Inc | Malanda Community Kindergarten Major Playground Upgrade Encourage children’s learning and development through play by installing a new all-abilities swing. | Malanda | $10,000 | |||
Myall Park Botanic Garden Limited | Upgrading and Improving Social Media Platforms Develop volunteers’ skills to digitally connect with their community and other special interest groups by purchasing and recording a series of virtual coaching sessions. | Glenmorgan | $3,999 | |||
Ravenshoe Men's Shed Inc | New Machinery to Provide Further Services to the Community Improve the men’s shed’s ability to support and service the community through the purchase of new machining tools. | Ravenshoe | $10,000 | |||
Riding for Disabled Association Maryborough Inc | Purchase of New / Replacement Horses for Maryborough RDA Herd Improve the association’s ability to support and service the community thought the purchase of replacement horses. | Maryborough | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Amiens History Association Inc | Amiens History Association Shop Fit-out Increase tourism, commemorate history and build the sustainability of the association post-Black Summer fires by outfitting a new retail space. | Amiens | $9,557 | |||
Curra Country Club | Disaster Ready Increase community preparedness for future disaster events post Black Summer fires and flood with the acquisition of a defibrillator and shed to storage emergency accommodation supplies. | Curra | $16,552 | |||
Widgee District Hall & Recreation Association Inc | Painting of Widgee Memorial Hall Restore a key community engagement and social connection space, also used as the Black Summer fires staging area by the Rural Fire Service, by repainting the 100-year-old Widgee Hall. | Widgee | $10,000 | |||
Wild Horse FM Inc | Wild Horse Wellness Project Improve mental and physical health of community members recovering from Black Summer fires by integrating wellness practices into all station activities including radio broadcasts. | Yarraman | $20,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Opera in the Gardens Inc | Opera in the Gardens Goondiwindi Stimulate recovery and wellbeing for the flood-effected community by delivering art and cultural performances along with a skills development workshop for young people. | Goondiwindi | $25,000 | |||
Peachester State School P&C Association | Stuck in the Mud - Oval Remediation Works Boost the community’s ability to access emergency services during floods and other natural disasters by installing drainage on the oval and providing a safe landing area for rescue helicopters. | Peachester | $24,799 | |||
Texas Arts Council Incorporated | Texas Has Talent - Community Showcase Support the community to recover from flood impacts through the creation of a locally produced theatrical performance and people’s participation in the associated arts and wellbeing activities. | Texas | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation Inc | Community Shared Working Space Improvement Development Enhance the process of recovery from COVID-19 by expanding ‘The Platform’ as a place for remote workers to connect with the purchase of a new printer and keypad access locks. | North Burnett | $9,362 | |||
Kilkivan Veteran's and Community Men's Shed Association Inc | Community Engagement & Rural Assistance Build the capacity of the Men's Shed to provide services to disadvantaged residents after COVID-19 through the purchase of mowing equipment. | Kilkivan | $7,267 | |||
MultiSkill Centre Ltd | Healthy Minds Provide mental health training to staff to enable them to better support disengaged young people accessing services after COVID-19. | Cloncurry | $9,316 | |||
Wondai Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Society Inc | Enhancing Our Local Show & Christmas Eve Carnival Enhance the process of social and economic recovery from COVID-19 through purchasing event equipment to enable the running of community festivals. | Wondai | $4,699 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Australian Dental Foundation Incorporated | Healthy Smiles for Life Project Enhance access for disadvantaged communities to vital health services by investing in equipment for a mobile dental clinic. | Peterborough | $9,826 | |||
Foodbank of South Australia Incorporated | Building a Bridge of Hope: Upgrading the Food Hub in Murray Bridge Boost organisational capacity to support disadvantaged community members through food relief service infrastructure upgrades to create a comfortable and dignified shopping space. | Murray Bridge | $5,060 | |||
Kalangadoo & District Lions Club | Defibrillator for Kalangadoo Institute Memorial Hall Support local capacity to provide emergency first aid and improve health outcomes by installing a defibrillator in a central location. | Kalangadoo | $2,700 | |||
Nuriootpa War Memorial Swimming Pool Working Group Nuriootpa Futures Association | Installation of Accessibility Stairs at Nuriootpa War Memorial Swimming Pool Expand opportunities for social connection and access for all-abilities through the installation of accessibility steps at a community pool. | Nuriootpa | $10,000 | |||
Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society Inc | Purchase of New Defibrillator Strengthen volunteer capacity to deliver effective emergency first aid for people travelling through an isolated region by installing a defibrillator. | Quorn | $2,700 | |||
Tintinara Playgroup Lion Club of Tintinara | Tintinara Early Childhood Learning Program Support childhood learning and social wellbeing by engaging a coordinator to deliver an early-years program in a disadvantaged region. | Tintinara | $8,000 | |||
University of South Australia | Radical Rest: How do we Sustain Energy and Resilience in a Turbulent World? Build young people’s resilience and wellbeing in a disadvantaged region through an immersive arts and science program. | Mt Gambier | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Coffin Bay Progress Association Inc | CBPA Community Hall Roof Restoration and Insulation Project Support community bushfire preparedness by ensuring a pivotal hub is fit-for-purpose and energy efficient through insulating and reroofing the Coffin Bay Hall. | Coffin Bay | $10,000 | |||
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Network Incorporated | Kangaroo Island Wildlife Carnival "Australian Sea Lions" 2023 Support economic recovery after bushfires and strengthen community connection to the natural environment through holding a festival showcasing a local wildlife species. | Cygnet River | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Sammy D Foundation Incorporated | Expansion of Community Youth Mentoring to Murray Bridge Boost organisational capacity to support mental health and wellbeing of young people impacted by flood events through access to a youth employment and mentoring program. | Murray Bridge | $22,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Advancing Whyalla Inc | Garden Art and Colour Reduce social isolation and foster a more resilient community after the impacts of COVID-19 through the delivery of outdoor art classes facilitated by a First Nations artist. | Whyalla | $2,815 | |||
SA RWG - Clare Branch SA Rural Women's Gathering Association Inc | SA Rural Women's Gathering Clare 2023 Enhance opportunities for community connection and skill-building after COVID-19 through the delivery of a rural women's weekend event in Clare. | Clare | $10,000 | |||
The Culburra and District Soldiers' War Memorial Hall Incorporated | Culburra Hall Toilet Facilities Upgrade Sustain the Culburra Hall and the work of its volunteers after the pandemic by upgrading the toilet amenities to increase safety and hygiene for locals and visitors. | Culburra | $9,114 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Karinya Young Women's Service Inc | KYWS Workforce Engagement Project Boost organisational practice and capability to meet the needs of young people at risk through staff attending two national conferences to build knowledge and networks. | Launceston | $10,000 | |||
Lilydale Online Incorporated | Lilydale Online Access Centre Technology Update Strengthen the delivery of numeracy and literacy programs to improve employment opportunities through the purchase of IT equipment. | Lilydale | $6,260 | |||
Nubeena Bee Festival Committee Rotary Club of Tasman Peninsula Inc | Nubeena Bee Festival Generate visitation and economic growth in Nubeena by delivering an educational festival celebrating the importance of bees and the environment. | Nubeena | $6,820 | |||
Rocky Cape Public Hall Incorporation | Rocky Cape Community Hall Solar PV System Install Enhance social wellbeing and improve environmental sustainability by installing a solar PV system at a community hall. | Rocky Cape | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
St Helens Neighbourhood House Association Inc | Locals Growing Locally Improve the mental, physical and social health of a community recovering from bushfire and flood disasters through community garden activities and workshops. | St Helens | $25,000 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Avoca Friends of the Pool Inc | Pool Lift Enhance older people’s physical health and social wellbeing by installing an assistance lift to improve accessibility at the Avoca Pool. | Avoca | $4,650 | |||
Casterton Memorial Hospital | Pathways to a Healthy Mind Workshop Strengthen social inclusion and community wellbeing for disadvantaged people through the delivery of a facilitated mental health support program. | Casterton | $5,240 | |||
Euroa Arboretum Committee of Management Incorporated | Improving Access to Horticultural Therapy in the Plant Nursery Enhance volunteer capacity and retain ageing volunteers by providing mobile benches, stools and anti-fatigue mats to create a safe and inclusive workplace. | Euroa | $10,000 | |||
Girgarre Community Group Inc | Girgarre Community Garden Promote social connection and enhance food security by repurposing a neighbourhood house's ornamental front-yard into an edible community garden. | Girgarre | $9,217 | |||
Goldfields Employment and Learning Centre Inc | Friday Feast @ Mill House Boost social networks and improve nutritional health outcomes for vulnerable people, by holding free community lunches at a neighbourhood house. | Maryborough | $10,000 | |||
Great Ocean Road Health | Apollo Bay Youth Art Group Support mental health and wellbeing of young people living in an isolated region by engaging a facilitator to deliver an arts therapy program. | Apollo Bay | $10,000 | |||
Heyfield Community Resource Centre Inc | Supporting Seniors - Getting Out and About in Heyfield Enhance social connections and wellbeing for senior citizens by delivering facilitated social activities and educational programs. | Heyfield | $5,175 | |||
Kerang and District Community Centre Inc | Emergency / Food Assistance Program Development Enhance health and wellbeing outcomes and empower community members to access nutritious food by expanding an emergency food relief program. | Kerang | $7,100 | |||
Kilcunda Community Development Association Incorporated | Replace External Decking & Improve Disabled Access Improve access at a community gathering space and provide a safe, inclusive venue for older citizens by upgrading the entrance and deck at the Kilcunda Hall. | Kilcunda | $10,000 | |||
North East Support and Action for Youth Incorporated | Wicking Garden Beds Support disadvantaged young people experiencing hardship by developing a garden project to build social skills and improve health outcomes. | Wangaratta | $9,418 | |||
Tatura Community House Inc | Food Relief Revitalise volunteer engagement and boost a food relief program for disadvantaged residents by refurbishing a kitchen workspace. | Tatura | $10,000 | |||
Venus Bay Tarwin Lower and District Men's Shed Incorporated | Shed Educational and Modernisation Scheme Contribute to life-long learning and provide a safe environment for older people participating in Men's Shed activities by upgrading tools and equipment. | Venus Bay | $10,000 | |||
Whittlesea Men's Shed Incorporated | Women’s Basic Woodwork Course Increase volunteer membership and create opportunities for skills development and connection for older women by conducting a woodwork program. | Whittlesea | $1,720 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Regional Arts Victoria | BAD KIDS Support bushfire recovery of young people in East Gippsland and foster connections across generations, through the delivery of a school-centred creative arts program at the invitation of the local community. | Mallacoota | $25,000 | |||
Adventist Development and Relief Agency Australia Ltd | Establishing Permanent Capacity for Food Relief and Disaster Preparedness in East Gippsland Improve health and wellbeing outcomes for vulnerable community members impacted by the 2019/20 bushfires through the construction of a food relief distribution facility. | Bairnsdale | $25,000 | |||
Avenel Fire Brigade Country Fire Authority | Informing and Strengthening the Avenel Community Enhance bushfire preparedness through the display of emergency and safety information by installing an LED sign at the Avenel Fire Station. | Avenel | $16,192 | |||
Bonnie Doon Community Group Inc | Billy's House: A Home for Bonnie Doon's History Support connection to place and community recovery from the impacts of the 2019/20 bushfires and boost visitation by relocating an historic house to a prominent community precinct to become a local museum. | Bonnie Doon | $20,000 | |||
Gippsland Lakes Complete Health Limited | "The Rainbow Ball” Foster mental health and provide opportunities for marginalised young people to connect and recover from the 2019/20 bushfires through the delivery of a community ball. | Buchan | $10,000 | |||
Mansfield Autism Statewide Services | Transport Connections Supporting Operation Gamechanger Provide therapeutic care and emergency evacuation support for autistic children and young people living in a region impacted by bushfires, through the purchase of a 12-seater bus. | Mansfield | $25,000 | |||
Tallangatta Agricultural and Pastoral Society Incorporated | Connection of Power & Water to our Recently Acquired Buildings Support community preparedness for future emergency bushfire events by upgrading buildings at the Tallangatta showgrounds. | Tallangatta | $10,000 | |||
Prepare and Recover - 2022 Floods | ||||||
Goorambat-Stewarton Fire Brigade Country Fire Authority | Chainsaw Electrification Project Enhance organisational capacity and support flood recovery and preparedness volunteers by purchasing battery-operated chainsaw equipment. | Goorambat | $4,335 | |||
Seymour District Arts Society Incorporated | "Building Creative Communities" Support community recovery and connection after devastating floods by providing shared lighting and other equipment for creative arts events. | Seymour | $9,900 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Threatened Species Conservancy Inc | Bringing Bird-Lovers Together: Building Post COVID Community Connections through Birds Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger community after COVID-19 through the establishment of a facilitated birdwatching group and citizen science activities. | Apollo Bay | $10,000 | |||
Apex Club of Traralgon Inc | Apex Park Traralgon Reduce social isolation and enhance wellbeing after COVID-19 by installing fencing at a public play space to improve safety. | Traralgon | $9,500 | |||
C-Doc Ltd | Club CDoc Creative Community Collaborations Sustain and enhance organisational capacity post-COVID-19 via project management support to improve the delivery of community events and workshops. | Castlemaine | $10,000 | |||
Colour Terang Festival Terang & District Progress Association | Music and Dance Stage at Colour Terang Festival Celebrate local identity and reduce social isolation after COVID-19 by enhancing the staging of music and dance performances at a community festival. | Terang | $7,706 | |||
Committee 4 Warrenheip Inc | Warrenheip Reflection Trail Encourage access to nature activities to reduce social isolation and boost mental health post-pandemic by revegetating habitat surrounding new walking tracks. | Warrenheip | $10,000 | |||
Cornishtown Hall Reserve Committee of Management | Cornishtown Hall Restoration Project Increase community use of the local hall and boost social connection to enhance recovery from the pandemic through vital upgrades and repairs to the hall. | Cornishtown | $10,000 | |||
Dunolly and District Inc | Dunolly Gold Rush Festival Strengthen and enhance economic and cultural recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by staging a community festival. | Dunolly | $5,000 | |||
Everton Tennis Club Inc | Sustainable Water Solutions at Everton Sports Complex Foster a more resilient, socially connected community following the pandemic by upgrading facilities at an outdoor community gathering space. | Everton | $8,275 | |||
Food for All - Swan Hill Region Swan Hill District Health | Food for All Edible Garden Expo 2023 Enhance the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic through hosting an Edible Garden Expo to increase knowledge and skills. | Swan Hill | $6,188 | |||
Horsham Arts Council Inc | Replace the Horsham Arts Council Building Roof Sustain the work of volunteers and enhance access to social and creative activities post-pandemic through repairing the roof at a community arts building. | Horsham | $10,000 | |||
Inverleigh Playgroup Inc | Enhancing Early Years Learning Experiences Through Playground Upgrade and Improvement Reduce social isolation of young children and their families after COVID-19 by purchasing play equipment for a community playgroup. | Inverleigh | $8,400 | |||
Jindivick Mechanics Institute Incorporated | Switch on Cinema for Jindivick Community Hall Foster vibrant community connections post-COVID-19 by installing AV equipment to enhance social and community activities at a local hall. | Jindivick | $10,000 | |||
Living Well Yallourn North Inc | Mental Health First Aid Training - Empowering Our Community Reduce social isolation and foster recovery post-pandemic by providing mental health first aid training for volunteers to support the broader community. | Yallourn North | $8,460 | |||
Mace Incorporated | Community Shed Climate Control Increase the safety and amenity of a community shed and the work of volunteers after COVID-19 through installing a drop ceiling and split systems. | Mansfield | $10,000 | |||
Mansfield Let's Talk Inc | Mansfield Let's Talk Mental Health Training Enhance mental wellbeing and foster a more resilient community after COVID-19 impacts by equipping 20 community members with mental health first aid training. | Mansfield | $2,500 | |||
Mitchell Shire Concert Band | Bringing Music into the Community Strengthen community connection and access to the arts post-pandemic by increasing the capacity of a concert band to perform at outdoor venues. | Seymour | $5,145 | |||
Murrayville VFF / Landcare Group Landcare Victoria Inc | Murrayville Wetlands - Creating a Space to Invigorate and Invest in our Community! Enhance access to nature and improve wellbeing after COVID-19 by installing recycled outdoor seating and tables at a nature reserve. | Murrayville | $10,000 | |||
Ouyen Roxy Theatre Incorporated | Developing a Community Garden and Outdoor Space Enhance community connection and reduce social isolation after COVID-19 by creating a community garden and outdoor space for gatherings. | Ouyen | $10,000 | |||
Port Albert Water Sports and Safety Centre Inc A0013133G | Safe, Clean and Thermally Effective Flooring Increase opportunities for community connection post-pandemic by upgrading the safety of floor coverings at a key community hub. | Port Albert | $10,000 | |||
Seed Lakeside Community Garden Incorporated | Expanding Boundaries - Seed Garden Create opportunities for social connection and skill development to support recovery from the pandemic through installing fences to expand the use of a community garden. | Sale | $10,000 | |||
The Port Campbell Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated | Upgrade of PCSLSC Function Centre AV System Encourage social connection and foster a stronger, more resilient community after the impacts of COVID-19 by upgrading AV equipment at a community hub. | Port Campbell | $10,000 | |||
Warrnambool & District Community Hospice Inc | Volunteer Education & Engagement Program Sustain the work volunteers after COVID-19 through the development of a volunteer education and engagement program. | Warrnambool | $5,000 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Aldersyde Agricultural Hall Incorporated | Outside / Roadside Toilets Improve visitation at the community precinct and enhance services by building an ablutions block for use by locals and tourists. | Aldersyde | $10,000 | |||
Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre Aboriginal Corporation | Warburton Women's Rockholes Project Support the continuation of First Nations culture by recording important stories and knowledge of birthing traditions practiced by central desert communities. | Warburton | $10,000 | |||
Quairading Community Resource Centre Inc | Creating Connections Strengthen social connections and wellbeing by holding community market days, and yoga, craft and First Nations language classes. | Quairading | $10,000 | |||
Shire of Leonora | Leonora Arts Program Encourage more local involvement in the creative community by holding monthly arts and cultural activities. | Leonora | $10,000 | |||
Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation Inc | Strong Law, Two-Way for Kutjungka Artists and Art Centres Boost an art centre’s ability to support First Nations artists’ legal rights and responsibilities with access to legal advice on copyright, intellectual property and inheritance issues. | Tanami | $10,000 | |||
Welbungin Sports and Progress Association Inc | Welbungin Centenary Celebration Encourage people to come together to enhance a sense of community by holding dance and exhibition celebrating 100 years of settlement. | Welbungin | $2,665 | |||
Prepare and Recover - Tropical Cyclone Seroja 2021 | ||||||
Kalbarri Development Association Incorporated | Rebuild Kalbarri Community Hall - Celebrate the Volunteers who Returned Kalbarri to Normal after Cyclone Seroja Strengthen peoples’ connections and support SES volunteers to recover from the impacts of Cyclone Seroja by holding an event celebrating the community's resilience. | Kalbarri | $22,500 | |||
Mullewa Sports Club Incorporated | Shade Sail Replacement Provide protection from the elements with replacement of the playground shade sails damaged during Cyclone Seroja. | Mullewa | $4,785 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities - Micro | ||||||
Pinjarra Bowling and Recreation Club Incorporated | Cooking for the Community Sustain the community work of the club after COVID-19 by purchasing a commercial oven to increase their capability to host community events. | Pinjarra | $9,910 | |||
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Harvey Inc | To Update and Obtain Correct Equipment to Support Volunteers’ Wellbeing Sustain the work of the Association and support RDA volunteers post-COVID-19 through the purchase of appropriate office and safety equipment to increase the ease of tasks. | Harvey | $6,308 |
Grants awarded to 176 community groups for COVID recovery, climate-related impacts and Small & Vital projects

FRRR has awarded $2,309,331 in grants to 176 community projects across remote, rural and regional Australia as part of the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.
This is the largest SRC round on record in terms of both funding awarded and the number of projects being funded.
Collaboratively funded by a number of donors, this program gives small communities across rural Australia access to funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit the local area and people. The program is split into three streams: Small & Vital (S&V), Prepare & Recover (P&R) and Rebuilding Regional Communities (RRC), which supports recovery from COVID-19.
Small & Vital stream
In total, $527,636 in grants have been awarded to 61 grassroots organisations and NFPs through the S&V stream. Grants of up to $10,000 will support initiatives that local leaders and community members feel are a priority when it comes to strengthening the community.
An example of an organisation being funded in this stream is the Cervantes Community Men’s Shed in WA. They will use their $10,000 grant to develop the group’s new shed site, which will support and service the community.
Prepare & Recover grants
The SRC program has long supported disaster recovery, most recently through the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfire Recovery stream. However, with disasters affecting more of the country, the program has been renamed the Prepare & Recover stream. It offers grants of up to $25,000 to support projects that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term. In addition to ongoing recovery from Black Summer fires, this round supports recovery from flooding in 2021/22, as well as some other storms and flood events across the country.
A total of $883,940 will be shared among 62 initiatives through this stream. An example is the Victoria based Boort Resource & Information Centre’s initiative to support flood recovery and boost local connections by bringing the people together to share a free community meal.
Rebuilding Regional Communities – supporting COVID-19 recovery
Funded by the Australian Government, the RRC grants are divided into micro grants, which are up to $10,000 and larger grants, which are up to $50,000. In this round, 53 organisations have received $897,755 funding that will help remote, rural and regional communities recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
Among the recipients in this stream is the Regional Food Security Alliance, who will use a grant of $47,050 to develop resources that will support volunteer recruitment and retention at food relief agencies across regional Victoria, after demand for their services has been exacerbated by COVID-19.
Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead at FRRR, said that this record-breaking SRC round is a clear indication of the level of support that remote, rural and regional Australia needs.
“In the history of the SRC program and its predecessors dating back to 2000, we’ve never awarded this amount of money or this many small grants. That in itself speaks volumes about the need for resources and support in rural communities around the country.
“What we saw in the applications in this round, across each of the streams, was a strong emphasis on individual and community health and social wellbeing. This is a reflection of how the last few years have impacted remote, rural and regional areas. Back-to-back natural disasters, the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis have left people with limited resources when it comes to prioritising their wellbeing.
“We also saw a high number of applications for creative and wellbeing activities, like festivals and community events. These initiatives are wonderful to see because not only are they helping to bring people together and giving them a creative outlet, but they also often provide a boost to the local economy.
“Similarly, we continue to see a demand for support in maintaining or upgrading community spaces, halls and hubs. This kind of infrastructure is so important when it comes to keeping small communities connected, particularly during the ongoing recovery and resilience-building process that rural Australia is currently facing,” Ms Karena said.
Some more of the 176 projects funded include:
- Gainmara Birrilee Preschool Association Inc – NSW – Enhance the COVID-19 recovery of 117 Brewarrina Aboriginal families by providing practical assistance, building social connections and cultural identity, wellness activities and a community garden. $46,092 (Rebuilding Regional Communities stream)
- MacDonnell Regional Council – NT – Prepare youth for leadership roles through the expansion of the council’s youth app to include governance and project management information and functions. $9,702 (Small & Vital stream)
- FNQ Aviation Museum Ltd – QLD – Build young people’s job readiness for careers in engineering industries by constructing a new hanger at the aeronautical museum to run a program with students restoring vintage airplanes. $10,000 (Small & Vital stream)
- Bridge to Nowhere Arts Association Incorporated – SA – Enhance the process of recovery from the pandemic and encourage greater participation of seniors in activities by providing a comfortable environment at a local community arts facility through heating and cooling upgrades. $7,405 (Rebuilding Regional Communities stream)
- Surf Life Saving Tasmania – Central Coast Marine Rescue – TAS – Enhance community safety and boost volunteer capacity through expansion of training and lifesaving equipment. $9,383 (Small & Vital stream)
- Upper Murray Performing Arts Inc – VIC – Encourage community connection and generate economic growth by delivering a creative dance festival that will increase tourism in a township recovering from bushfires. $10,000 (Prepare & Recover stream)
- Shire of Carnamah – WA – Improve the community’s resilience for future emergency responses during cyclones by upgrading the medical centre’s electrical switchboard, enabling connection to back up generators during power outages. $10,000 (Prepare & Recover stream)
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by many generous donors, who are acknowledged on the FRRR website under each of the SRC grant streams:
- Small & Vital donors
- Prepare & Recover donors
- Rebuilding Regional Communities is supported by the Australian Government
This program always accepts applications. Local NFPs and community groups are encouraged to review the program guidelines and apply. More information about the SRC program is available at www.frrr.org.au/src.
To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Australian Decorative and Fine Arts Society - Narrabri North West District Inc | Lecturer Fee Contributions Sustain the capacity of the organisation to deliver accessible arts activities for the whole community by contributing to lecturer fees. | Narrabri | $5,000 | |||
Carcoar Community Association | River Yarn Fibre Festival Provide opportunities for social connection and cultural enrichment by supporting the inaugural River Yarn Fibre Festival. | Carcoar | $3,466 | |||
GRASP - Goulburn Regional Association of Sustainable Producers | Growing the GRASP Hub on the Open Food Network Support a community-owned online produce shop to provide access to healthy local produce and promote sustainable agricultural practices through purchasing equipment, recruiting / training volunteers and holding events. | Goulburn | $9,919 | |||
Henty Public School Parents and Citizens Association | Bush Tucker Precinct Enhance the thriving community garden by linking it to the Wiradjuri Bush Tucker and Yarning Circle cultural area to increase community knowledge of local Aboriginal traditions. | Henty | $10,000 | |||
Inverell Art Society Incorporated | Inverell Art Gallery - Supporting, Engaging and Developing Local Ceramic Artists Foster skill development for local and emerging ceramic artists in Inverell by purchasing a new kiln and reference books. | Inverell | $10,000 | |||
Lansdowne Public Hall Reserve Land Manager | Installation of Security Cameras and Solar Security Lights to the Outside of the Lansdowne Community Hall Enhance security for valuable historical works and items displayed at the Lansdowne Community Hall by installing solar powered external lighting and cameras. | Lansdowne | $8,950 | |||
Parkes Bowling and Sports Club Limited | Parkes Bowling and Sports Club Kitchen Oven Upgrade Enhance the Parkes Bowling and Sports Club kitchen by removing the current industrial gas oven and installing a new one to increase the safety and capacity for use by the many non-sporting community groups that use the facilities. | Parkes | $7,346 | |||
Peak Hill Preschool Kindergarten Inc | Peak Hill Preschool Expansion Improve day care access for disadvantaged families by contributing to the development of a community-run long day care facility and community room in Peak Hill. | Peak Hill | $10,000 | |||
Riding for the Disabled Assoc (NSW) - The Coonabarabran Centre | Facilities Maintenance Program - Stage One Enable programs to continue running by addressing safety issues at riding centre through repairs to the training hall. | Coonabarabran | $10,000 | |||
Warren Chamber Music Festival Incorporated | Better with Age! Provide opportunities for social connection and cultural enrichment by holding a "Better with Age" event for the elderly, featuring a shared meal, live musical performances and poetry readings. | Gilgandra | $8,079 | |||
Prepare & Recover | ||||||
Adavale Lane Community Centre Incorporated | Build Up the Grounds Around our Community Hall to Stop Flooding Contribute to recovery and disaster preparedness by raising the ground level around Adavale Lane Community Centre to stop the hall flooding, ensuring community events can continue and enhancing community connectedness. | Goonumbla | $24,250 | |||
Arts North West Inc | New England North West Creative Flood Response Project - 'A Letter to My Returning...' Engage artists from flood-affected communities to create artwork that responds to their flood experiences and interpretations for a public exhibition that will support community recovery. | Wee Waa | $24,752 | |||
Bay FM Community Radio Inc | Broadcast Equipment Replacement to Build Organisational and Community Resilience Build organisational capacity and bushfire resilience by upgrading the ageing broadcasting equipment, ensuring a reliable broadcast transmission service, particularly in the event of an emergency. | Byron Shire | $24,920 | |||
Bombala Preschool Inc | Bombala's Ngulla Garden Project Support recovery from the impacts of the Black Summer bushfires and unprecedented rain by establishing a food forest garden, restoring the community and Indigenous gardens, and engaging experts to educate preschool families and community about food sustainability. | Bombala | $25,000 | |||
Bowraville Arts Council Inc | Bowraville Theatre Equipment and Technology Upgrade Enhance Bowraville Theatre and contribute to bushfire recovery by investing in up-to-date equipment and technology, allowing a broader scope of events for the community, and encouraging new arts, performances and productions. | Bowraville | $10,000 | |||
Broke Residents Community Association Incorporated | Broke Wellbeing Program 2023 Support the recovery of Broke residents after flooding through an ongoing well-being program to improve the mental health and resilience of community members. | Broke | $24,800 | |||
Burringbar School of Arts | Replacement Roof for Burringbar Hall Disaster Distribution Centre Enhance the Burringbar School of Arts Heritage Hall by replacing the rusted roof, ensuring the hall can continue to be used by the community for events and as a distribution centre for those in need during natural disasters such as bushfires. | Burringbar | $25,000 | |||
Circartus Incorporated | Reaching for Solid Ground Increase organisational capacity by establishing a new position to support organisation sustainability and provide inclusive, healing, creative and fun circus skills opportunities for young people in the Manning Valley who are recovering from the impact of bushfires. | Wingham | $24,050 | |||
Connecting Communities Australia Ltd | Mogo - Aboriginal Lands Council Storage Shed Contribute to the recovery of Mogo after losing several buildings in the devastating Black Summer bushfires by constructing a storage shed for the Aboriginal Lands Council to store essential documents. | Mogo | $24,895 | |||
Deniliquin Business Chamber Incorporated | Do it in Deni Street Bazaar Strengthen community connections and boost tourism after the flood with 'The Deni Street Bazaar' a family-friendly event, celebrating the rural culture and lifestyle. | Deniliquin | $10,000 | |||
Drake Village Women's Shed Incorporated | Trailer Increase disaster resilience in the Drake community that was impacted and often isolated after the 2019/20 bushfires through purchasing and fitting out a trailer to provide residents and their livestock access to food and water in emergencies. | Drake | $15,825 | |||
Early Links Inclusion Support Service Incorporated | Physiotherapy Equipment Address increased demand for therapeutic support since the 2019/20 bushfires and increase social inclusion and support for people with disabilities and developmental delays through additional physiotherapy treatment and equipment. | Kurri Kurri | $10,000 | |||
Eden Community Access Centre Inc | Enabling Conversations That Matter: A Prepared Community Provide an online resource to enable ongoing community conversations that support disaster resilience in Eden and surrounding villages after the 2020 bushfires. | Eden | $5,400 | |||
Emerald Beach Fair Inc | Emerald Beach Fair Strengthen community connectedness and recovery from the bushfires, floods and COVID through restarting the Emerald Beach Fair. | Emerald Beach | $10,000 | |||
Granite Borders Landcare Committee Incorporated | Strengthening Rural Communities - Diverse Workshops that Educate, Engage and Improve Social Connectedness Build community resilience, social connectivity, and environmental improvements through a series of free, landscape regenerative workshops for bushfire-affected residents in remote communities around Tenterfield. | Tenterfield | $24,000 | |||
Kangaroo Valley Historical Society Incorporated | Preservation of Kangaroo Valley's History and Heritage through Quality Photographs Support community resilience by purchasing a camera and macro lens used to capture Kangaroo Valley's bushfire recovery for local historical records. | Kangaroo Valley | $1,650 | |||
Kempsey Showground Association Incorporated | Lighting Upgrade Upgrade to LED lighting in the hall to reduce operating costs and foster opportunities for people in West Kempsey to come together and support their bushfire recovery. | West Kempsey | $6,836 | |||
Marine Rescue NSW - Kioloa Unit Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW | Air Conditioner for Kioloa Unit Support bushfire recovery and build organisational capacity by replacing or adding air conditioners to ensure the comfort of volunteers all year round. | Kioloa | $6,150 | |||
Narooma Men's Shed | Metalworking Safety Initiative and Activity Enhancement Purchase appropriate lifting equipment and tools for the Narooma Men's Shed to reduce the risk of injury for members and enhance organisational capacity to support bushfire recovery projects for the community. | Narooma | $7,137 | |||
Narooma Surf Life Saving Club Inc | Provision of Storage for Emergency Search, Rescue and Disaster Response Equipment at Narooma Surf Life Saving Club Building preparedness in the event of a bushfire through the installation of mobile, modular storage cabinets enabling safe and organised storage of the club's 24/7 emergency response equipment, ensuring the club is rescue ready. | Narooma | $1,799 | |||
Northern Rivers Food Incorporated | 2023 Harvest Food Trail Enhance recovery of the flood-impacted Northern Rivers by supporting the Harvest Food Trail event, which brings the community together to socialise and enjoy local produce whilst supporting local businesses. | Tweed Heads | $10,000 | |||
Resilient Lismore Incorporated | Resilient Lismore Impact Measurement and Organisational Sustainability Enhance the recovery process in flood-impacted Lismore by periodically collecting community recovery data through surveys to measure the impact of Resilient Lismore's work and inform new projects and sustainability planning. | Lismore | $25,000 | |||
Resilient Murwillumbah | Murwillumbah Get Ready Support the flood-impacted Murwillumbah community to be more disaster ready by establishing a tools and equipment library for community-led disaster clean up and recovery. | Murwillumbah | $25,000 | |||
River of Art Incorporated | Munggara-dha / My Home Support community recovery and foster leadership and social connection after the devastating Black Summer bushfires by combining Aboriginal dance storytelling with contemporary art forms in a community driven process that will culminate in a live performance. | Mogo Village | $23,100 | |||
Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance | Brightening Batemans Bay Heritage Museum's Future Stage One Support bushfire preparedness and enhance the viability of the Heritage Museum by installing solar panels that will provide energy to stabilise environmental conditions for the preservation of museum collections, reduce operating costs and enable the museum's continued operation in a power outage. | Batemans Bay | $22,578 | |||
Twofold Aboriginal Corp | The Twofold / Jigamy Cultural Gardens & Syntropic Food Forestry Project (Stage Two & Three) Develop a series of intergenerational and cross-cultural initiatives through creation of climate-resilient cultural food gardens to foster collaboration in mitigating the impacts of the Black Summer bushfires and future climate changes. | Eden | $25,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Contact Inc Gainmara Birrilee Preschool Association Inc | Murra in Murra (Hand in Hand) Brewarrina - Planning for a Stronger Future Enhance the COVID-19 recovery of 117 Brewarrina Aboriginal families by providing practical assistance, building social connections and cultural identity, wellness activities and a community garden. | Brewarrina | $46,092 | |||
Contact Incorporated | Building Foundations for a Stronger Future Build organisational sustainability through a series of professional development workshops facilitated by a skilled expert to support Contact's work to reduce negative impacts of isolation during COVID-19 for children and families. | Cootamundra | $35,871 | |||
Gilgandra Community Garden Network Gilgandra Council | Gilgandra Cultural Precinct > Community Garden Support COVID-19 recovery by establishing a community garden to reduce social isolation, providing an inclusive, tranquil setting that supports active and passive recreation for local children, youth, seniors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people culturally and linguistically diverse, those living with disability, and LGBTQIA+ community members. | Gilgandra | $33,684 | |||
Turbans 4 Australia | Lismore Resilience Project Enhance the process of COVID-19 recovery of disadvantaged members of the Lismore regional community through delivering food and personal care hampers with a new mobile food trailer and pantry, which will support and expand the organisation's outreach services. | Lismore | $27,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Blue Mountains Artists Company | Lithgow Lowdown - Reimagining and Reinvigorating Community Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient community after COVID-19 by staging a live music and poetry slam / dance competition to bring together and reinvigorate youth and families through the arts. | Lithgow | $10,000 | |||
Carries Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Incorporated | Strengthening Service Delivery through Secure and Innovative IT Solutions Sustain and enhance Carries Place's work with increased IT support over six months to improve internal capability and enable provision of reliable and secure remote services to vulnerable clients hesitant to engage face-to-face due to COVID-19 impacts. | Dungog | $4,620 | |||
Creative Gunning Inc | Crafting Connections Support Gunning's community and economic recovery from COVID-19 by delivering a series of art workshops and exhibitions to increase community connections, build volunteer skills, and increase visitation. | Gunning | $9,901 | |||
Kempsey Flying Club Ltd | Rural Community's Amenities Upgrade Support COVID-19 recovery and sustain the activities of a range of community groups that use the Kempsey Flying Club facility by upgrading the space and purchasing a fridge, commercial vacuum, BBQ and projector equipment. | Kempsey | $9,750 | |||
Manning & Great Lakes Early Intervention Inc | Early Connections Playgroup Re-establish a playgroup closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance the process of recovery for young children. | Taree | $9,087 | |||
Nimmitabel Show Society Inc | Urgently Needed Equipment Support community connection after COVID-19 by replacing damaged and ageing seating and purchase new equipment to sustain the work of the Show Society and enable the smooth running of the Nimmitabel Show and other community events into the future. | Nimmitabel | $9,929 | |||
Sanctuary Point Public School | Sing and Grow Singing Therapy Group Enhance social and developmental recovery from COVID-19 for Sanctuary Point children and their families through establishing a singing therapy group. | Sanctuary Point | $9,020 | |||
The Showground Workshop Incorporated | Taree Showground Mens' Shed COVID-19 Recovery Boost the Men's Shed membership after COVID-19 by developing a new website. | Taree | $2,000 | |||
Wentworth Area Landcare Incorporated | Trees for Pomona Enhance COVID-19 recovery of the Pomona community by bringing residents together for a native tree-planting event to increase their feeling of belonging and community pride. | Pomona | $10,000 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
MacDonnell Regional Council | Empowering Indigenous Youth Leaders to be Tomorrow's Community Leaders Prepare youth for leadership roles through the expansion of the council's youth App to include governance and project management information and functions. | MacDonnell Regional Council's 12 communities | $9,702 | |||
NT Writers' Centre Inc | Remote Writers' Development Workshops Support new and established writers living in remote parts of the state by running satellite events and online workshops as part of the 2023 Northern Territory Writers' Festival. | Katherine | $9,456 | |||
Victoria Daly Regional Council | Noise Reduction at the Pine Creek Multi Resource Community Centre Enhance public participation at meetings in a remote and under-resourced community by improving the acoustics at the community centre with the installation of heavy echo-reducing curtains. | Pine Creek | $9,973 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Brown's Mart Arts Limited | Connecting Communities at Brown's Mart Sustain Brown's Mart and their work through improved connections with the COVID-19 impacted community by upgrading communication technologies and increasing First Nation peoples' engagement and participation in the performing arts. | Darwin | $38,652 | |||
The YMCA of the Northern Territory Youth & Community Services Ltd | Community Hub Project Create a safe, welcoming community space at the Ltyentye Apurte (Santa Teresa) swimming pool for children, young people and families to re-connect after social isolation experienced during COVID-19, improving the community's physical and social health and fostering a stronger and more resilient community. | Santa Teresa | $20,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Gupulul Marayuwu Aboriginal Corporation | Gupulul Community Homeland - Food Storage, Access and Security Project Address food security challenges exacerbated by COVID-19 and sustain the work of the corporation through the installation of a commercial cool room storage unit on the community homeland. | Gupulul Homeland | $10,000 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Blackall Cultural Association Incorporated | Bushman's Gallery Electrical Upgrade Boost and strengthen the local economy by upgrading electrical wiring for better lighting at the Bushman's Art Gallery to increase engagement with, and acquisition of, local art. | Blackall | $10,000 | |||
Border District Eisteddfod | Border District Eisteddfod 2023 Cultivate young people's confidence, artistic endeavours and public performing capabilities by providing a local Eisteddfod. | Stanthorpe | $9,605 | |||
FNQ Aviation Museum Ltd | Multipurpose Aviation Museum Hangar - Celebrating 80 Years of Mareeba Airport Build young people's job readiness for careers in engineering industries by constructing a new hangar at the aeronautical museum to run a program with students restoring vintage airplanes. | Mareeba | $10,000 | |||
Gold City Country Music Club Inc | Bose Amplifier Tower Improve the club's ability to provide free community entertainment by upgrading sound equipment. | Charters Towers | $4,160 | |||
Gordonbrook Rural Fire Brigade | Gordonbrook Rural Fire Brigade Station (Stage Two) Improve comfort and amenity of the facility for emergency volunteers and community gatherings by installing floor coverings and painting internal walls. | Gordonbrook | $9,332 | |||
Hillview Memorial Hall and Recreation Grounds Inc | Lawn Mower Purchase Support volunteer ability to maintain a welcoming community space by purchasing a ride-on mower to care for the grounds. | Hillview | $7,730 | |||
Ingham Coast Guard - The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Incorporated | Improving Access Improve the Coast Guard's ability to support and service the community by building an accessible ramp and handrails. | Lucinda | $10,000 | |||
Julatten State School Parents and Citizens Association | Celebrating 100 Years Julatten / Bushy Creek / Euluma Creek State Schools Centenary 1923-2023 Encourage new community members and past students to come together to foster a sense of identity and community connection by jointly celebrating the schools' centenary anniversaries. | Julatten | $5,650 | |||
Low Isles Preservation Society Incorporated | Supporting Local Student Visitation to the Low Isles Education Centre Support students from disadvantaged outer regional schools to take part in a citizen science project and experience the Great Barrier Reef firsthand, integrating environmental awareness and STEM learning into the curriculum. | Port Douglas | $10,000 | |||
Mount Morgan Citizens Club Inc | Kitchen Compliance Improve functionality of club's workspace for social connection and community gatherings by modernising the kitchen by adding stainless-steel bench tops and energy efficient appliances. | Mount Morgan | $10,000 | |||
QCWA Branch Clifton | Installation of Air Conditioning to CWA Clifton Hall Expand the use of the CWA hall by installing a heating and cooling system to make the community meeting space more comfortable and welcoming. | Clifton | $3,990 | |||
Retreat Creek Campdraft Association Inc | Connecting Power to the Community Shed at Roy Day Park, Sapphire Help locals come together and connect by installing electricity at the park's community shed to provide the first 'powered' public meeting space in Sapphire. | Sapphire | $10,000 | |||
Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Emu Park Sub-Branch Inc | Emu Park RSL Mural Creating a commemorative mural to help residents and visitors better understand the impacts of past conflicts on returned service people. | Emu Park | $4,500 | |||
Roma Historical Precincts Inc | Roma Butter Factory - Workshop Building Upgrade Improve volunteer experience and safety by installing accessible roller doors that enable local artisans to demonstrate old time trades and skills more easily for an interactive visitor experience. | Roma | $10,000 | |||
U3A Cairns Incorporated | Health, Wellbeing and Social Interaction through Low Impact Sports Enhance older people's wellbeing through supporting physical activity and social connection by purchasing low impact activity equipment. | Mossman | $5,205 | |||
University of Southern Queensland | Allora and the Australian Silo Art Trail: Enhancing Community Wellbeing Boost tourism, amenity and community engagement in Allora through the co-design and installation of a mural representing important stories of the town. | Allora | $10,000 | |||
Prepare & Recover | ||||||
Mulgowie Public Hall Association Incorporated | Lets Get it Happening at Mulgowie! Strengthen the lifesaving capacity of a bushfire-impacted community by purchasing a defibrillator to enhance preparedness. | Mulgowie | $2,950 | |||
Withcott & District Progress Association Inc | Kitchen Renovation & Storage for the Community Hall Improve functionality of volunteers' catering and working spaces, and comfort of users with renovations to an 88-year-old hall in a community impacted by bushfires and floods. | Postmans Ridge | $21,150 | |||
Community Information and Resource Service Association Incorporated | CoolaFlix Build community resilience and foster social connectedness after flooding in Rainbow Beach through the purchase of cinema equipment and film licensing fees to facilitate a series of community fundraising movie nights. | Rainbow Beach | $17,510 | |||
Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Inc | Pumpkin to Power Economic Recovery in Gympie Region! Stimulate the community and economy post-flooding by hiring equipment to re-start the Goomeri Pumpkin Festival. | Goomeri | $15,000 | |||
Murgon Primary P&C Association | Murgon Community Fair Encourage people to come together and celebrate for mental wellbeing after the floods by establishing the Murgon Community Fair. | Murgon | $10,792 | |||
North East Downs Landcare Group Inc | Rehydrating to Regenerate the Landscape Build environmental resilience to flood through encouraging the restoration of landscape hydrology cycles by providing 'natural sequence' education workshops in the communities of Peranga, Brymaroo and Maclagan. | Peranga | $9,855 | |||
Tamrookum Memorial Hall Incorporated | Roof Repairs Enhance the recovery of the Tamrookum community by providing a safe and dry community space through repairing the hall's roof damaged during a flooding event. | Tamrookum | $24,420 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Boulia Camel Races Incorporated | Legacy - Boulia Enhance the process of COVID-19 recovery, reconnect residents, reignite tourism and stimulate the economy in Boulia through the establishment of a community cooperative. | Boulia | $50,000 | |||
Bundaberg Regional Council | Integrated Pathways at Kepnock (IP@K) Enhance the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for disengaged youth in the Bundaberg area by facilitating work placement with the local agricultural industry and facilitating reengagement with educational activities and the broader community. | Bundaberg | $50,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Cape York Institute | Mayi Market COVID-19 Resilience Project Sustain the work of the Mayi (food) Market by purchasing and installing freezers in four remote Cape York communities to boost food security in the event of future isolation such as that experienced during the pandemic. | Coen | $9,592 | |||
Innisfail Community Band Incorporated | Enhancing Performance Capability at Outdoor and Large Open Space Community Cultural Events Improve the band's capability to perform in a COVID-safe outdoor environment and sustain their work through the purchase of foldback speakers and the provision of appropriate sheet music. | Innisfail | $3,000 | |||
Mossman State School P&C Association | Community Navigator - Douglas Community Early Childhood Hub Reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient Mossman community after COVID-19 by engaging a 'Community Navigator' to support families to learn about and access early years services and learning pathways. | Mossman | $10,000 | |||
Rockhampton Women's Shed Inc | Tool Kits Reduce social isolation following COVID-19 and foster a stronger, more resilient community by providing basic start-up tool kits to establish the women's shed as a place of connection, and for developing skills and capabilities. | Rockhampton | $9,979 | |||
Tully Nursing Home Inc | Outdoor Area Improvements Encourage the COVID-safe reconnection of nursing home residents with family and friends through the purchase of outdoor furniture for visitation, reducing social isolation and fostering a stronger, more resilient community. | Tully | $4,960 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Orroroo Regional Tourism Group - District Council of Orroroo Carrieton | Chats Over Charcoal Enhance a men's support program and strengthen community wellbeing by providing a facilitated mental health and wellbeing workshop. | Orroroo | $5,585 | |||
The Beltana Progress Association Incorporated | Beltana 150 Years On - A Celebration of Our Township Boost local economy by increasing visitation to a remote location and support local cultural connections by engaging a bush band to perform at the Beltana 150-year milestone event. | Beltana | $6,725 | |||
Yorke and Northern Local Health Network Incorporated | Aboriginal 715 Health Check Incentive Shirts Improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people living in rural and remote regions by providing Aboriginal designed polo shirts to connect community members to a vital health check program. | Maitland | $10,000 | |||
Prepare & Recover | ||||||
American River Buick Orchard Reserve (ARBOR) - American River Progress Association Inc | American River Community Garden Support bushfire recovery on Kangaroo Island by enhancing a culturally significant orchard garden for broader community access. | American River | $10,000 | |||
Berri Barmera Landcare | The Environmental Connection Strengthen community connections and engagement to the local environment in a region severely impacted by recent floods, by holding six biodiversity education workshops. | Berri | $10,000 | |||
Friends of Port Moorowie Inc | Purchase of a Ride-on Mower Increase the capacity of volunteers to support bushfire preparedness and safeguard Port Moorowie by purchasing a ride-on mower. | Port Moorowie | $5,000 | |||
Hardwicke Bay & District Progress Association | Providing Cooking Facilities at Our Planned Beach Shelter / Lookout Support community to live well in a remote place and strengthen recovery post-bushfires by installing a barbeque at an outdoor recreation shelter. | Hardwicke Bay | $5,000 | |||
Marble Range Community & Sports Centre Inc | Marble Range Community and Sports Centre - Playground Develop a safe space for children's play and provide a health and wellbeing activity to enhance community recovery from bushfires, through the development of a playground. | Wangary | $10,000 | |||
Rotary Club of Onkaparinga Inc | Onkaparinga Rotary Fencing Project Boost volunteer capacity to support community recovery post-bushfires through purchasing equipment to rebuild damaged fencing. | Lobethal | $24,317 | |||
The Pine Village Land & Services Management Association Incorporated | Improve Access to Life Saving Equipment: Installation of a Defibrillator at Pine Village Provide emergency first aid equipment to strengthen community recovery and support health outcomes for the Murray River flood-affected region by installing an external automatic defibrillator system. | Murbko | $3,704 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
District Council of Tumby Bay | Youth Empowerment and Skate Activation Program (YESAP) Reduce social isolation and build young people's resilience in a remote community impacted by COVID-19 by establishing a sustainable skate program designed to empower and connect young people. | Tumby Bay | $39,820 | |||
Pine Point Progress Association Incorporated | Construction and Establishment of a Community Shed to be Primarily Used for Storing Equipment and Undertaking the Sorting of Recyclable Deposit Containers and Modifying an Existing Shed for Cooking of BBQ's Reduce social isolation and foster a more resilient regional community post-pandemic through establishing a community shed for community gatherings and storage of community assets. | Pine Point | $17,321 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
BMW Football Club Inc | Building Successful and Resilient Leaders in the Upper North Community through a Champions Academy Sustain the work of community organisations across the region and reinvigorate volunteering after COVID-19 through community-wide volunteer engagement and skill-building workshops. | Melrose | $7,000 | |||
Bridge to Nowhere Arts Association Incorporation | BTNArts Community Infrastructure Project: Enhancing Creative Space Usability Year Round Enhance the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by providing a comfortable environment for seniors and encourage greater participation in activities at a local community arts facility through heating and cooling upgrades. | Warnertown | $7,405 | |||
Community Care and Transport Incorporated | Melrose Office Upgrade Sustain the work of the organisation post COVID-19 and improve amenity and comfort for volunteers through the purchase of new fit-for-purpose office furniture. | Blinman | $2,670 | |||
Orroroo Recreation Group - Orroroo Football Club Incorporated | Roasting in the Roo - Camp Oven Cook Off 2023 Enhance the social and economic recovery of the Orroroo community from the COVID-19 pandemic by staging a two-day family-friendly festival. | Orroroo | $10,000 | |||
Southern Yorke Peninsula Agricultural Society Incorporated | SYP Show Pavilion Salt Damp Project Sustain the organisation and its work following the pandemic through building repairs to a local heritage building to provide a safe, fit-for-use community meeting place. | Minlaton | $10,000 | |||
The Booleroo and Districts Men's Shed Incorporated | Installation of Reverse Cycle Air-Conditioning to Meeting Area of Facility Sustain the Men's Shed and its work after COVID-19 by improving conditions in the facility through the purchase and installation of air conditioners. | Booleroo Centre | $10,000 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Central Coast Marine Rescue and Training - Surf Life Saving in Tasmania Inc | Aquatic Emergency Preparedness for Volunteers at Central Coast Volunteer Marine Rescue Enhance community safety and boost volunteer capacity through expansion of training and lifesaving equipment. | Ulverstone | $9,383 | |||
St Helens Online Inc | Safety and Training for Volunteers at St Helens Online Access Centre Support and boost volunteer participation through the delivery of appropriate IT training and security upgrades to provide a safe work environment. | St Helens | $1,459 | |||
Turrakana Tasman Arts Inc | Lightwave Festival 2023 Boost community social wellbeing and foster increased visitation to Nubeena by supporting community workshops and musical performances at a mid-winter creative arts festival. | Nubeena | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Launceston City Mission Inc | The Ark - Youth and Community Hub Outdoor Area Reduce isolation and foster a more resilient community post-pandemic through developing of a community youth hub for disadvantaged young people. | St Leonards | $45,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Motherland Ltd | Motherland Village - Reducing Crippling Social Isolation & Connecting Rural Mums Reduce social isolation after the pandemic for new mothers and foster stronger, more resilient regional communities through the creation of an innovative online rural mother's group. | Dunorlan | $10,000 | |||
Mount Roland Land Care Inc | Reconnecting with Community and the Mount Roland Environment - Part Two Reduce social isolation in Mount Roland by facilitating a public tree planting festival, creating new connections to foster a stronger, more resilient community after COVID-19. | Sheffield | $3,489 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Bendigo Science and Technology Museum Inc | The New Bendigo Planetarium Enable rural and regional school students to access a science education program that will feature Djaara First Nations astronomy knowledge, through the development of a new planetarium. | Bendigo | $10,000 | |||
Cowwarr Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Incorporated | Cowwarr People's Shed Boost social engagement activities and support capacity of volunteers to maintain a community space through the purchase of a storage shed. | Cowwarr | $9,624 | |||
Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre Inc | Community Co-Working Spaces Expand organisational capacity of a Neighbourhood House to support community members working remotely, through the establishment of a co-working office space. | Daylesford | $10,000 | |||
Donald 2000 Inc | Donald Social Housing Strategic Plan Engage with community and stakeholders to develop a social housing strategic plan for social and affordable housing solutions for disadvantaged people in the community of Donald. | Donald | $10,000 | |||
Fairfax Youth Initiative Swan Hill Rural City Council | The Marruk Project Support youth and First Nations people's engagement in the creative arts and promote wider community connection to local culture through the development of a theatre program. | Swan Hill | $10,000 | |||
Fishy Stories Fabelo Incorporated | Fishy Stories: The Fish Creek Children's Festival of Stories Engage young people in a creative writing and skill development program and improve literacy outcomes through the delivery of a children's storytelling festival. | Fish Creek | $10,000 | |||
Golden and Paradise Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association Incorporated | Golden Paradise Beach Community Tourist Park (Facilities Toilet Block) Increase visitation to a community precinct and improve access and inclusion for all-abilities through an upgrade of toilets to meet disability standards. | Golden Beach | $8,336 | |||
Grampians Health | Essential Aids and Equipment Loan Service Empower older people in the West Wimmera district to live safely and independently at home through access to a disability equipment loan program. | Edenhope | $9,975 | |||
Loch & District Bowling Club Inc | All Welcome @ Loch Improve access to social activities for all abilities by upgrading a bathroom to current disability standards at a key community venue. | Loch | $9,683 | |||
Macedon Ranges Further Education Centre Inc | Community Social Space Provide a comfortable environment for older people participating in wellbeing activities by providing accessible furniture and a smart TV to engage in online group sessions. | Gisborne | $8,759 | |||
Minyip Progress Association Inc | West Wall Repairs to Emma's Building Foster connection to place and opportunities for social engagement by repairing a salt-damaged wall in an iconic community-owned building. | Minyip | $10,000 | |||
Morwell Historical Society Inc | Improvements to Upgrade a 70-year-old Kitchen - Stage Two Provide a fit-for-purpose venue for older participants and volunteers by upgrading the 70-year-old kitchen. | Morwell | $10,000 | |||
Next Gen Theatrical Inc | Next Gen Presents... Provide a social wellbeing program to support marginalised communities in Gippsland and enhance the creativity of a theatre company through the provision of performance venue hire. | Traralgon | $10,000 | |||
Numurkah Toy Library | Numurkah Toy Library Building Capacity Project Support children's early education and development by providing a safe and efficient storage area for toys and equipment. | Numurkah | $9,612 | |||
Pomonal Men's Shed Incorporated | Better Access and Storage Support men's health and wellbeing activities by constructing a slip-resistant pathway and storage area to enhance the maintenance workshop. | Pomonal | $8,659 | |||
Pomonal Progress Association Incorporated | Communicating, Our way Forward Strengthen capacity of the Pomonal community to collectively support each other, particularly during community emergencies, by engaging a consultant to facilitate a community resilience workshop. | Pomonal | $1,290 | |||
Stanhope & District Development Committee Inc | RSL Seating and Montevideo Mural All Weather Shelters Encourage visitation and community engagement by installing shelters at two outdoor gathering spaces in Stanhope. | Stanhope | $10,000 | |||
Tarrangower Village Inc | Village Living Improve access to affordable housing for older people by engaging a consultant to develop a financially sustainable masterplan for a community-owned and managed retirement village. | Maldon | $10,000 | |||
The Patch Community Garden The Trustee for The Salvation Army (Victoria) Property Trust | Enhancing our Community Space Encourage participant engagement and promote greater nutritional health outcomes for disadvantaged community members, by providing a rotunda to shelter volunteers from weather extremes at a community garden. | Horsham | $10,000 | |||
Wodonga Senior Secondary College | Community Pathways Connections Foster lifelong learning and promote community connections through the establishment of an arts and vocational skills project to support disengaged school students. | Tatura | $10,000 | |||
Yea Community Service Group Inc | The Community Sufficiency Project Educate community members in self-sufficiency skills and build resilience to climate challenges through the facilitation of 12 workshops. | Yea | $7,183 | |||
Prepare & Recover | ||||||
Alpine Multi Skill Group | Upskill Community Workshops Support recovery from bushfires and develop networks between community groups through the provision of craft and skills workshops. | Bright | $8,430 | |||
Ardoch Limited | Supporting the Wellbeing of Children in Regional Victoria through the Arts Support the mental health and wellbeing of children impacted by bushfires through the development of a creative arts program. | Wangaratta | $10,000 | |||
Arts Council of Mansfield | Mansfield Arts Collective Studios (MACS) Future Proofing Upgrade Support recovery from the impacts of the 2019/20 bushfires through upgrades to a community facility to provide a fit-for-purpose and comfortable arts activity centre. | Mansfield | $9,859 | |||
Boort Resource and Information Centre | Boort Meet and Eat Support flood recovery and boost local connections by bringing the people of Boort together at a free shared community meal event. | Boort | $9,090 | |||
Committee for Echuca Moama Incorporated | Let's Get Connected Build group connections and support social and economic recovery of flood-impacted communities by providing a business networking event for women. | Echuca | $10,000 | |||
Coonooer Bridge Fire Brigade Country Fire Authority | Coonooer Bridge Fire Brigade Wildfire Thermal Imaging Camera Project Enhance volunteer capacity and community safety by providing volunteer fire fighters with vital safety equipment to detect fire hotspots. | Coonooer Bridge | $3,614 | |||
East Gippsland Festivals Ltd | On Foot in the High Country Support the social and economic recovery of bushfire-impacted communities by providing three curated walks in the Omeo region, as part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival. | Swifts Creek | $7,100 | |||
Goulburn Valley Sports Assembly Inc | On the Front Foot Enhance the recovery of flood-impacted communities and improve wellbeing outcomes by providing a mental health referral and support program. | Seymour | $10,000 | |||
Indigo Valley Landcare Group Inc | Connecting on Country: Building a Relationship Between Landcare and Traditional Custodians through Exploration of the Cultural Landscape Build First Nations recognition and boost bushfire recovery by filming Duduroa Dhargal workshops to share cultural geography knowledge with Landcare groups and the wider community. | Yackandandah | $9,970 | |||
Koondrook Development Committee Incorporated | Celebrating the Paddleboat Heritage of Koondrook Enhance regional recovery and promote community resilience by supporting a paddleboat centenary-heritage project and community festival to bring people together. | Koondrook | $24,500 | |||
Life! Central Services Incoporated | Rural and Remote Digital Suicide Safety Initiative Enable a suicide safety organisation to expand their reach and support communities recovering from bushfires by providing workshops and an online interactive program. | Corryong | $25,000 | |||
Mansfield Historical Society Inc | Mansfield Heritage Museum - Mansfield Historical Society - Mansfield Courier Restoration Project Enhance community connection and celebrate local identity in a bushfire-impacted region by restoring and safeguarding local historical artefacts. | Mansfield | $10,000 | |||
Meredith Community Centre Inc | Intergenerational Community Lunch Provide activities that support bushfire recovery and encourage community engagement by running a series of community lunches to bring different age groups together. | Meredith | $6,000 | |||
Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc | Alpine Outreach Mobile Facility Provide a mobile health and wellbeing service to support community recovery from bushfires in Victoria's Alpine region through the purchase of a vehicle. | Myrtleford | $25,000 | |||
Raymond Island Community Association Inc - East Gippsland Shire Council | Disabled Amenity Upgrade as Part of Raymond Island Hall Extension and Renewal Provide an inclusive venue for all abilities and enhance bushfire preparedness by improving disability access at a community gathering space. | Raymond Island | $25,000 | |||
Rochester & District Horse and Pony Club Inc | Rebuilding our Community Kitchen Boost community wellbeing outcomes and enhance the process of recovery from a flood event by replacing water-damaged kitchen equipment and walls in a key community facility used by a number of organisations. | Rochester | $9,037 | |||
South West Alternative Medium Project Inc | Two Rivers Gallery and Artspace Upgrade Project Strengthen First Nations Gunditjmara culture and expand opportunities for bushfire-affected community members to participate in art and craft activities to assist their recovery through the repair of a gallery roof. | Tyrendarra | $10,000 | |||
Startup Shakeup Ltd | Town Teams for Innovation Support recovery from the impacts of the 2019/20 bushfires and strengthen community connections by providing an IT training initiative. | Bright | $25,000 | |||
Up2Us Landcare Alliance | New Volunteering Models to Help Transform Volunteering in Mansfield Boost Landcare memberships and provide younger participants with training and leadership skills to support bushfire recovery by delivering a two-day leadership and mentoring workshop. | Mansfield | $9,500 | |||
Upper Murray Performing Arts Inc | Snowy Mountain Tango Festival 2023 Encourage community connection and generate economic growth by delivering a creative dance festival that will increase tourism in a township recovering from bushfires. | Corryong | $10,000 | |||
Warracknabeal Action Group | Easter In the Beal Encourage visitation and support community recovery after devastating floods by expanding the Easter festival to provide additional entertainment and activities. | Warracknabeal | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Regional Community Vet Clinic | Build Our Not-for-Profit Community Vet Clinic Reduce social isolation, provide volunteer opportunities, and foster resilience post-pandemic through supporting the establishment of a low-cost vet clinic for the companion animals of disadvantaged community members. | Castlemaine | $50,000 | |||
Regional Food Security Alliance Inc | Growing and Strengthening Volunteerism in the Food Relief Sector in Country Victoria Sustain the work of the Regional Food Security Alliance (RFSA) by developing resources to support volunteer recruitment and retention at food relief agencies across regional Victoria, with demand for services exacerbated by COVID-19. | Mildura | $47,050 | |||
Tonimbuk East Hall | Reconnecting, Rebuilding and Reimagining our Community Enhance the process of community recovery from the pandemic by upgrading the outdoor space of a local hall to encourage community re-engagement. | Tonimbuk | $50,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Budgeree Hall Reserve Committee Inc- Budgeree Hall Reserve | Budgeree Hall Shed Encourage greater usage of a community hall to reduce social isolation after COVID-19 through the purchase of a shipping container for the safe storage of equipment. | Budgeree | $4,500 | |||
Destination Phillip Island Inc | Hire an Operations Coordinator to Grow the Island Whale Festival Revitalise tourism after COVID-19 and inform visitors about sustainable conservation by hiring a coordinator to run a three-day festival during Phillip Island's winter whale migration. | Cowes | $10,000 | |||
Destination Rupanyup Incorporated | S.A.T Fest Rupanyup (Silo Art Trail Festival) Collaborate and connect people, community and business to enhance the process of COVID-19 recovery by staging a community festival. | Rupanyup | $10,000 | |||
Dimboola Town Committee - Hindmarsh Shire Council | Wimmera Steampunk Festival 2023 Strengthen and enhance the economic and cultural recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by staging a community festival. | Dimboola | $10,000 | |||
Jumbunna Public Hall Incorporated | Fix Jumbunna Hall Structural Problems Ensure the continued use of the community hall following the pandemic through essential structural subfloor repairs. | Jumbunna | $10,000 | |||
Laharum Public Hall | Small Halls Festival Celebrate community, reduce social isolation and foster a stronger, more resilient Laharum after COVID-19 through hosting a Festival of Small Halls event. | Laharum | $3,500 | |||
Merton Recreation and Memorial Hall Reserves Incorporated | Refurbishment, Repair and Renewal of Merton Recreation Reserve Pavilion Encourage increased community use of the Reserve building through vital upgrades and repairs, to enhance the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Merton | $10,000 | |||
Ouyen Festivals Committee Incorporated | Mallee Root Festival Enhance the process of recovery of regional communities from the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging reconnection through staging a community festival. | Ouyen | $10,000 | |||
Poowong Public Hall Inc | Replace and Purchase New Chairs for Seating at the Poowong Hall Enhance the process of recovery of the community from the pandemic by increasing the amenity and capacity of the hall through the purchase of new seating. | Poowong | $3,875 | |||
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room Indigo Shire Council | Revitalise and Reinvigorate Increase capacity and amenity to sustain the work of the Stanley Athenaeum volunteers after COVID-19 through the construction and installation of new work benches and storage. | Stanley | $4,862 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Cervantes Community Men's Shed Inc | Clearing and Fencing, Step One in Building Our Men's Shed Improve the Men's Shed's ability to support and service the community through the development of the group's new shed site. | Cervantes | $10,000 | |||
Great Southern Employment Development Committee | Wheels for Work Great Southern Strengthen employability of disadvantaged job seekers with expansion of a successful driver licensing program into additional outer regional communities and the translations of resources into different languages. | Albany | $10,000 | |||
Kununurra Agricultural Society | Clowning Around with Science Cultivate young people's wellbeing and education through play by running a series of free science and circus skills workshops at the 2023 Kununurra Agricultural Show. | Kununurra | $10,000 | |||
Moore Clothes Inc | Verandah Curtains / Blinds Encourage people to come together and connect by creating a space for community gatherings and volunteer events with the addition of outdoor blinds to enclose a verandah. | Gabbadah | $9,300 | |||
Shire of Mt Marshall | Mt Marshall Community Gardens Encourage a healthy lifestyle and promote inclusion for a small remote community struggling with mental health issues through the development of two community gardens. | Bencubbin | $10,000 | |||
Prepare & Recover | ||||||
Shire of Carnamah | Continued Connectivity Improve the community's resilience for future emergency responses during cyclones by upgrading the medical centre's electrical switchboard, enabling connection to back up generators during power outages. | Carnamah | $10,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Autism Camp Australia | Helping Hand WA Strengthen the skills and abilities of financially disadvantaged and remotely located autistic children and their families, as a vulnerable cohort impacted by COVID-19, to reduce social isolation and foster resilience by attending a strength-based capacity building camp. | Bicton | $50,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Harvey Community Resource Centre Inc | Harvey CRC Outdoor Cooking Adventure Encourage community groups to have safe outdoor gatherings and enable fundraising activities to sustain the organisation's work following the pandemic through the purchase of an outdoor kitchen that will be available for hire. | Harvey | $7,272 | |||
Newman Neighbourhood Centre Inc | 2023 Newman Pride Festival Reduce social isolation experienced by LGBTQIA+ people following COVID-19 and foster a stronger more resilient and inclusive community through holding a Pride Festival. | Newman | $9,350 | |||
Teach Learn Grow Inc | Rural Program Enhance the process of recovery for remote primary students experiencing educational disadvantage exacerbated by the pandemic through providing free one-on-one tutoring and mentoring support. | Kondinin | $10,000 | |||
Wyalkatchem Community Resource Centre Inc | 2023 Wylie Arts Expo Reconnect residents after the pandemic through an inclusive arts expo with a focus on First Nations culture, reducing social isolation and fostering a stronger, more resilient community. | Wyalkatchem | $7,004 | |||
Yongernow - Ongerup Community Resource Centre Inc | Don't Lose your Head Reduce social isolation and foster community resilience after COVID-19 by providing a free program of mental health and wellbeing activities for adults, children and youth. | Ongerup | $4,500 |
Nearly half of the funding to go towards COVID-19 recovery
Thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program, 130 projects across remote, rural and regional Australia will share in $1,663,531 in grants.

These projects are all community-led initiatives that will have a direct benefit to the people living in the local area.
For the first time, the SRC grant recipients have been divided into three streams: the Small & Vital stream, 2019/20 Black Summer bushfire recovery and a new Rebuilding Regional Communities stream, which focuses on recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in remote, rural and regional Australia.
Funding to support COVID-19 recovery
In this round, 50 of the projects receiving funding are helping to support their community’s ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the RRC stream, these projects will share in $834,892. This includes initiatives like the Texas Country Music Festival, which will receive funding that will help to bring community members together again and improve social connectedness after extended periods of isolation.
Black Summer grants
This round will also see 25 projects receive funding to support the ongoing recovery from the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. These projects will share $410,519, with organisations like Kingscote Men’s Shed using the grant for a project focused on empowering the men of the bushfire impacted region, as well as a coastal habitat rehabilitation.
Small & Vital stream
Through the Small & Vital stream, 55 initiatives will share $418,120 in grants. This stream funds projects that locals prioritise to take advantage of opportunities, address gaps in services or generally enhance the vitality of remote, rural and regional communities. For example, the Akurra Walking Trail will get bilingual signage, which will expand opportunities to learn about First Nation’s history, language and connection to the environment.
Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead at FRRR, said that this round of applications really highlighted the need for initiatives to tackle the negative impacts of the pandemic.
“This is the first SRC round where we’ve received applications for COVID recovery support through the RRC stream and there were some obvious trends. A large majority of the applications we received were related to mental health issues and social dislocation, which is a strong indicator of how remote, rural and regional Australia is faring in the wake of the pandemic and successive disaster events including fires, floods and drought. This is often exacerbated by the housing crisis and increased costs of living.
“We also clearly saw the impacts of COVID on the sustainability of these backbone organisations, with 30 percent of applications seeking support to ensure they can continue their day-to-day work, providing critical services and support, often to the most vulnerable members of the community.
“When it came to the Bushfire Recovery stream this round, a lot of the applications were focused on reducing the burden on volunteer, whereas in previous rounds we’ve seen more of a focus on infrastructure. This aligns with the findings of our Heartbeat of Rural Australia survey, which showed that volunteers in rural Australia are feeling more fatigued than ever. There was also a strong trend toward greater community connection, with projects to help bring the community together to share their experiences and support one another in their ongoing recovery.
“Meanwhile, in the Small & Vital stream, we continued to see a focus on projects that address food security, although many now also incorporate multiple community-building aspects, such as a community garden also acting as the base for training horticulture students, boosting vocational skills and employment readiness.
“The fact that we’re seeing such distinct and varied trends in each stream of the SRC program really speaks to how important it is that rural communities have access to more flexible funding that can be used as local groups see fit,” Ms Karena said.
Some more of the 130 projects funded include:
- ShoreTrack Ltd – Nambucca Heads, NSW – ShoreTrack Recovery – Improve employability and civic participation levels of disengaged youth through work experience with the SES and RFS, including gaining essential qualifications. $25,000 (Bushfire Recovery)
- Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association Alice Springs Branch – Alice Springs, NT – First Aid Training for Home Tutors – Upskill home tutors and station workers in remote communities with first aid training. $5,000 (Small & Vital)
- Steaming on the Downs Inc. – Oakey, QLD – Community Skills Workshop / Mechanical Skills Demonstrations – Gazebos and Banners – Expand organisational capacity by purchasing a trailer and three teardrop banners, enabling wider social engagement and broader mechanical skill development. $4,110 (Small & Vital)
- Copley & Districts Progress Association Inc – Copley, SA – Copley Bicycle Repairs Program – Boost physical health and community engagement, and foster new skills in young people through the delivery of a bicycle repair program in a very remote region. $7,886 (Small & Vital)
- Squid Theatre Incorporated – Wynyard, TAS – Saturday Radio Theatre 2023 Season – Sustain the creative activities of a community theatre company by supporting a weekly radio drama, providing a vital point of connection for isolated community members. $2,842 (Rebuilding Regional Communities)
- Culgoa Development Group Inc – Culgoa, VIC – “Reconnecting Culgoa” – Reduce social isolation and foster a more resilient Culgoa through establishing a landscaped outdoor space for community gatherings and events. $50,000 (Rebuilding Regional Communities)
- The Nintirri Centre Incorporated – Tom Price, WA – Midwife Services – Sustain antenatal and postnatal care and support for very isolated remote communities in the Pilbara. $10,000 (Rebuilding Regional Communities)
A full list of grant recipients can be found below.
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by many generous donors, which are acknowledged on FRRR’s website.
This program always accepts applications. Local NFPs and community groups are encouraged to review the expanded program guidelines and apply. More information about the SRC program is available at www.frrr.org.au/src.
To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Happy Boxes Project Ltd | Nyami Gawbarri (Women Gathering) Enhance the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for Gumbaynnggirr women by supporting the expansion of services aimed at reconnection to culture at the Nyami Gawbarri community hub. | Toormina | $50,000 | |||
Human Nature Adventure Therapy Ltd | Wellbeing Sessions with a Therapeutic Mentor Reduce isolation and foster resilience through supporting therapeutic mentor sessions for Northern Rivers youth to enhance their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Ballina | $21,000 | |||
Regional Community Care Ltd | Strengthening Regional SA and NSW Communities through Suicide Prevention Training and Support Sustain the work of Lifeline Broken Hill by supporting them to run suicide prevention training sessions across seven locations in Far West NSW and SA, providing the community with a suicide prevention safety net. | Broken Hill | $49,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
The Scout Association of Australia NSW Branch | Community Cuppa and Chat - Reinvigorating and Reconnecting our Community Reduce social isolation and build community resilience in Ulladulla by providing equipment and supplies for the local Scouts Association to host a weekly community morning tea. | Ulladulla | $2,550 | |||
Clarence Valley Conservatorium Inc | Forget Me Nots - A Community Singing Group Reduce social isolation and assist older residents of Grafton living with memory impairment and loneliness to recover through participation in the Forget Me Nots singing group. | Grafton | $6,000 | |||
Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation | Purchasing of Infrastructure Sustain the work of the Coomealla Health Aboriginal Corporation through the purchase of a handheld ultrasound device to reduce travel times for patients and help assess illnesses, including COVID-19, in the remote community of Dareton. | Dareton | $7,140 | |||
Country Womens Association of NSW | Spring Lunch Entertainment Reduce social isolation in Weemelah by supporting the return of the annual spring lunch through provision of hall hire, food, and entertainment by the Moree Ukulele Band. | Weemelah | $1,500 | |||
Hay Mardi Gras | Rainbow on the Plains Next Step, Step it Up Reduce social isolation for the LBGTQIA+ community and build resilience both locally and nationally for this vulnerable cohort through support for Rainbow on the Plains. | Hay | $10,000 | |||
Kendall Community Boatshed | Installation Of Vermin Proof Ceilings In Four Rooms Of Kendall Community Boatshed Enhance the recovery of the Kendall community by providing a safe and hygienic community space through repairs to the ceiling of the Kendall Boatshed. | Kendall | $8,050 | |||
Kentucky Memorial Hall and Literary Institute Inc | Purchase of Projector and Associated Equipment Reduce social isolation and foster social connectedness in Kentucky through the purchase of a projector and film licensing fees to facilitate a series of community movie nights. | Kentucky | $10,000 | |||
The Big Scrub Orchestra | Building Resilience for Young People in Regional NSW Impacted by the Black Summer Bushfires, Covid-19, and 2022 Floods through Modern Band Program Reduce social isolation and foster stronger, more resilient youth in northern NSW through participation in the Big Scrub Orchestra's modern band program. | Coraki | $10,000 | |||
2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Ashby Rural Fire Brigade | Replacement of Roller Doors For Ashby RFS Rejuvenate Ashby Rural Fire Brigade’s shed by replacing roller doors, which will enhance functionality and efficiency for volunteers in responding to bushfires and emergencies. | Ashby | $4,650 | |||
Association of Bell Clarence Dargan Inc | ABCD Inc Community Coordinator Ensure the continued delivery of community bushfire recovery activities for the communities of Bell, Clarence, and Dargan by employing a local 'start-up' Community Coordinator. | Clarence | $25,000 | |||
Bega Local Aboriginal Land Council | Bega Aboriginal Community Connections Project Support social connection for isolated Aboriginal elders, while also ensuring they are informed and supported in the case of future disasters, by supporting fortnightly lunches and activity sessions. | Bega | $22,627 | |||
Big Hart Inc | From the Ground Improving health and social wellbeing of bushfire impacted youth through creative arts and digital storytelling workshops and showcase events. | Nowra | $20,000 | |||
Braidwood Life Centre | Creative Spaces for Trust and Healing in Community Foster community health and wellbeing through a part time counselling service to support bushfire recovery. | Braidwood | $17,000 | |||
Community Defib Project | Community Defib Project - Lowanna Ulong Community Strengthen resources in bushfire impacted communities with lifesaving equipment, by purchasing three Automatic External Defibrillators to enhance preparedness in townships of Lowanna, Ulong & Brooklana. | Lowanna | $10,000 | |||
Goulburn Agricultural Pastoral & Horticultural Society Inc | Retaining Water for Future Use on the Showground Support bushfire preparedness at the Goulburn Showgrounds through installing rainwater tank. | Goulburn | $25,000 | |||
Gwymac Inc | Providing Support to Communities to Increase Wildlife Habitat Back into Bushfire Affected Landscapes Promote community bushfire awareness and preparedness and encourage the return of wildlife into bushfire-affected habitat by presenting educational nesting box construction workshops facilitated by a conservation expert. | Nullamanna | $25,000 | |||
Killabakh Public Hall Land Manager | Improve Killabakh Hall's Protection Against Fire through Better Water Catchment and Retention Increase capacity of the Killabakh Hall for bushfire preparedness and resources for water catchment by installing gutters, leaf guards, downpipes and works to connect rainfall to existing tanks. | Killabakh | $7,608 | |||
Rally for Recovery | Lightening the Load Support volunteer safety and build organisational capacity and efficiency through the purchase of pallet jacks and pallets to assist the removal and storage of heavy furniture items donated to people in need after the Black Summer bushfires. | Tomakin | $7,664 | |||
ShoreTrack Ltd | ShoreTrack Recovery Improve employability and civic participation levels of disengaged youth through work experience with the SES and RFS, including gaining essential qualifications. | Nambucca Heads | $25,000 | |||
Welfare Rights Centre Ltd | Social Security Training Program in the Northern Rivers Region, NSW Empower community organisations to support vulnerable residents in the Northern Rivers region, providing targeted communications and training workshops on navigating the social security system. | Lismore | $25,000 | |||
Woodenbong Progress Association | Woodenbong Community Resilience Strengthen community resources and bushfire preparedness for Woodenbong Hall as an evacuation place. Purchase of operational equipment including radios, laptop, lighting, medical supplies, toiletries, a shipping container for storage, communication tools, internal fittings, household items and supplies. | Woodenbong | $24,634 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Dundaloo Foundation Ltd | Dundaloo Enterprises – Community Awareness, Accessibility and Branding Create employment opportunities for people with disabilities by creating a website for microbusiness e-sales and providing work safety clothing for job readiness. | Taree | $10,000 | |||
Dunoon Pre-school Inc | Enhance the Structure of Our Roof Create a structurally safe and sound environment for children to play and learn by repairing the damaged roof at Dunoon Pre-School. | Dunoon | $10,000 | |||
Hargraves & District Progress Association Inc | Purchase of Digital Printer and Laminator Build connections and keep the community informed of local issues and events by purchasing a printer and laminator for the production of the 'Nugget News' local newsletter. | Hargraves | $891 | |||
Indigenous Futures Foundation Ltd | First Nation Food Security Project Reduce food insecurity by supporting a flood-impacted community with a purpose-built shipping container to store frozen meals for distribution. | Lismore | $10,000 | |||
Neville Equine Performance Inc | Multi-Purpose Horse Arena with Holding Yards Providing a Safe Environment for a Wide Range of Equine Events Build connections and provide protection from the elements for community events by purchasing a marquee. | Neville | $1,500 | |||
Northern Rivers Women and Children's Services Inc | Heartfelt House: Healing Pathways Program Support the community with recovery from flood and previous childhood trauma with therapeutic 10-week workshop to build awareness, healing and recovery skills. | Lismore | $8,520 | |||
Peanuts Wellbeing Sanctuary Inc | Strengthening Volunteer Base Support volunteer wellbeing and grow new ways for the volunteers to engage meaningfully with young people at the Peanuts Wellbeing Sanctuary. | Windellama | $5,318 | |||
Rankin's Springs and District War Memorial Hall | Bollards for Hall Safety Improve safety for preschool children, staff and hall visitors by installing removable bollards around the Rankins Springs Hall. | Rankins Springs | $3,000 | |||
RiverTracks | Post Flood Weekend Youth Engagement and Outdoor Adventure Therapy Engaging at-risk youth with an accessible outdoor adventure therapy experience, encouraging personal and professional growth. | Murwillumbah | $10,000 | |||
The Brunswick Heads Breakfast Club Inc | Brekkie Expansion Project Provide those in need access to nutritious, ready-to-eat food by expanding capacity and broadening local knowledge of available services. | Brunswick Heads | $10,000 | |||
The Showground Workshop Inc | Taree Showground Men's Shed Renewal Reduce social isolation and improve health and well-being by replacing workshop equipment damaged in the floods at the Taree Men's Shed. | Taree | $4,000 | |||
Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW | Jason's Cradle Improve emergency response first aid capability and strengthen community health and safety outcomes by purchasing a Jason's Cradle device to aid in the recovery of man-overboard victims. | Huskisson | $4,328 | |||
Walcha and District Historical Society Inc | Lawn mower purchase Reduce volunteer fatigue and enhance accessibility to the Walcha Museum by purchasing a ride-on lawn mower. | Walcha | $6,100 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Tracks Inc | Wuyal - Sugarbag Man Reduce social isolation and build resilience amongst older First Nations community members by supporting participation in dance workshops connecting participants with culture and each other. | Batchelor | $50,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Director of National Parks The Trustee for National Parks Conservation Trust | Anangu Caring for Tjakura on Country Augment Indigenous knowledge and support participation in a research program to save the Great Desert Skink from extinction. | Mutitjulu | $10,000 | |||
Gapuwiyak School Council Inc | Cairns Work Exposure for Graduating Students Foster lifelong learning in a remote NT First Nations community through an excursion to Cairns to connect with tertiary education and employment opportunities. | Gapuwiyak | $10,000 | |||
Guts Dance Central Australia Inc | Brave Bodies Encourage youth engagement and participation in the creative arts with 'Brave Bodies' Dance Program for remote youth. | Alice Springs | $9,920 | |||
Isolated Children's Parents' Association Alice Springs Branch | First Aid Training for Home Tutors Upskill home tutors and station workers in remote communities with first aid training. | Alice Springs | $5,000 | |||
Pertame Language Revival Project Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education | "Pertame Relha Tningka Purta-irrema Kaltya-irretyeka": Strengthening and Connecting the Pertame Community Through Language and Culture Strengthen culture, revive the Pertame Language and bring community together on-country through camps and using digital technology. | Pwerte Marnte Marnte | $25,000 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Talwood Race Club Inc | Renovations to Revitalise the Talwood Community Support the social and economic recovery of the Talwood community by upgrading facilities at the Talwood Race Club to enable a long-standing community event and broader community use. | Talwood | $50,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Bribie Island Gem & Fossicking Club Inc | Purchase of Equipment and Supplies for Training Up Members to be Next Generation Tutors Sustain the Bribie Island Gem and Fossicking Club and their ability to recruit and retain volunteer tutors by upgrading essential equipment. | Bribie Island | $8,615 | |||
Burrum District Community Mens Shed Inc | Upgrade Outdoor Work and Assembly Areas Reduce social isolation and enhance community resilience by undertaking concreting works to improve the usability of the outdoor spaces at the Men's Shed. | Howard | $5,000 | |||
Clifton Dabblers Inc | Art and Craft Expo in the Park 2022 Reduce social isolation and foster community-led recovery by raising awareness of, and supplying materials and infrastructure for, the Clifton Arts and Crafts Expo in the Park 2022. | Clifton | $6,606 | |||
Nanango Tourism & Development Association Inc | Nanango's 175th Anniversary Celebrations 2023 Reduce social isolation and build community resilience by supporting an historical re-enactment at the Australia Day Spectacular as part of the Nanango 175th Anniversary celebrations. | Nanango | $10,000 | |||
Texas QLD Inc | Texas Country Music Festival Improve social connectedness and build resilience in Texas by supporting the hosting of the 2022 Texas Country Music Festival. | Texas | $10,000 | |||
2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Beaudesert Quilters Group Inc | Quilters Crafting 4 Community Build organisational capacity with purchase of laptop to further support the operation of local art and craft group and hosting of activities that support social connection in bushfire impacted regions. | Beaudesert | $1,750 | |||
Condamine Headwaters Landcare Group Inc | Learning to Love the Bush - Building a Junior Landcare Movement Increase engagement in environmental awareness and land care practices for children and young people in bushfire impacted regions through field trip learning experiences. | Warwick | $9,960 | |||
Zonta Club of Stanthorpe Inc | Zonta Club Of Stanthorpe Remarkable Women Foster a sense of identity and celebrate community connection by memorialising remarkable women of Stanthorpe in a garden, enhancing tourism and educational opportunities in local bushfire recovery. | Stanthorpe | $2,400 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Bamaga Productions Pty Ltd Inala Wangarra Inc | Bamaga Heritage Project Ensure the unique cultural history of Bamaga, and its founding by Torres Strait Islanders, is not lost through the recording of oral histories and restoration of the Bamaga Cemetery. | Bamaga | $10,000 | |||
Booringa Heritage Group Inc | Preserve Historical Machinery Strengthen tourism and engagement with local history by reinstating a steam tractor back to its original condition and creating a covered area to showcase it at the Mitchell museum. | Mitchell | $7,981 | |||
Goobidi-Bamanga Community Advancement Cooperative Society Ltd | Cooling Our Kids & Community Maximise capacity of the organisation to deliver programs for children and elders through the installation of two air-conditioners in the Goobidi Community Centre, enabling use of the space all year round. | Mossman | $8,730 | |||
Gympie South Primary P&C Association | Hall Upgrades Enable educational and engaging activities of the community groups that use the Gympie South Primary School through upgrading the hall PA system. | Gympie | $7,404 | |||
Kalyan Youth Services Inc | Yarning Circle Support relationship building and provide a safe space for homeless youth by installing a Yarning Circle at Kalyan House. | Mackay | $9,902 | |||
Kilkivan State School (Cattle Team) Kilkivan Primary P&C Association | Cattle Show Team - Kilkivan State School Develop the educational offerings and pre-vocational connections of the Kilkivan School Cattle Team by purchasing the necessary equipment to care for and handle show cattle safely. | Kilkivan | $6,380 | |||
Leading in the Central West Inc | Growing Our Region Provide leadership training in remote locations, that will upskill volunteers and community members to increase confidence, capabilities and networks of people in Central Western Queensland. | Barcaldine | $5,830 | |||
QCWA Branch Abergowrie & Long Pocket | Storage Solutions Strengthen organisational resilience and capacity by purchasing a 20-foot shipping container to store and keep furniture safe from theft, vermin or extreme wet weather and free up space in the QCWA hall. | Longpocket | $7,150 | |||
Returned & Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) Mundubbera Sub-Branch Inc | Help us to Help our Veterans Reduce volunteer fatigue and enhance accessibility of a local community facility through acquisition of reliable gardening equipment for grounds maintenance. | Mundubbera | $3,962 | |||
Steaming on the Downs Inc | Community Skills Workshop / Mechanical Skills Demonstrations - Gazebo's and Banners Expand organisational capacity by purchasing a trailer and three teardrop banners, enabling wider social engagement and broader mechanical skill development. | Oakey | $4,110 | |||
Tara & District Family Support Committee Inc | Enclosing a Community Space for Year-Round Use Improve useability of the outdoor deck at the Tara Neighbourhood Centre through the installation of outdoor blinds and strip lighting, increasing comfort for community groups all year round. | Tara | $8,498 | |||
Texas Golf Club Inc | Disabled Access Doors Increase inclusivity of community events for those with mobility issues through the installation of large accessible doors to the Texas Golf Club. | Texas | $7,000 | |||
The Creche and Kindergarten Association Ltd | Interactive Learning at C&K Longreach Support improved educational outcomes for local children through the purchase of an interactive whiteboard. | Longreach | $4,300 | |||
Yelarbon Primary P&C Association | Safer and Prepared Community Improve emergency response first aid capability and strengthen community health and safety outcomes via purchasing and installing an Auto External Defibrillator at the Yelarbon Recreation Grounds. | Yelarbon | $2,500 | |||
Laura District Rodeo & Camp Draft Assoc Inc | Laura Race Club Reserve Water Supply Project Encourage people to come together to improve relationships and strengthen the local economy through the installation of a bore and a water reticulation system at a local Reserve. | Laura | $25,000 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Murray Bridge Community Centre Inc | Workshops to Wellbeing Reduce social isolation and foster a more resilient community through running workshops to re-engage a community impacted by COVID-19. | Murray Bridge | $50,000 | |||
2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Kingscote Mens Shed Inc | Improving Social Wellbeing and Coastal Habitat Post-Bushfires; Meaningful Activity to Enhance Connection for Men on Kangaroo Island Empower the men of a bushfire impacted region to engage in social activities whilst supporting a coastal habitat rehabilitation project. | Kingscote | $15,056 | |||
Lobethal Recreation Ground Sports Club Inc | Fitout of Community Kitchen Strengthen community resources that enable bushfire preparedness by installing a community kitchen in a newly constructed building at Lobethal Oval. | Lobethal | $9,536 | |||
Parndana Bowling Club Inc | The Disability Accessibility Project Increase community access for all abilities and enhance bushfire recovery opportunities by improving disability access at a community gathering space. | Parndana | $19,780 | |||
Parndana Community Children's Centre Inc | Parndana Community Children's Centre Business Establishment Foster organisational capacity by engaging a consultant to undertake operational and strategic planning to boost community economic recovery post bushfires in Parndana and surrounds. | Parndana | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Copley & Districts Progress Association Inc | Copley Bicycle Repairs Program Boost physical health and community engagement, and foster new skills in young people through the delivery of a bicycle repair program in a very remote region. | Copley | $7,886 | |||
Foodbank of South Australia Inc | Annexing Resilience in the Riverland Boost the capacity of Foodbank SA Riverland to meet demand for food assistance, through the installation of a covered annexe at the distribution warehouse. | Berri | $10,000 | |||
Leigh Creek Community Progress Association Inc | Akurra Walking Trail Bilingual Signage Expand opportunities to learn about First Nation’s history, language and connection to the environment, through the installation of signage interpreting Adnyamathanha cultural heritage. | Leigh Creek | $10,000 | |||
Mannum Agricultural Society Inc | Mannum Show Infrastructure and Environment Improvements Project Broaden community engagement and support organisational capacity through the refurbishment of a gathering space and installation of a shade sail at the Mannum Showground. | Mannum | $6,170 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
West Coast Connect Inc | Queenstown Community Nursery Enhance the process of community-led recovery in Queenstown by supporting establishment of a new community nursery and garden. | Queenstown | $41,612 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Squid Theatre Inc | Saturday Radio Theatre 2023 Season Sustain the creative activities of a community theatre company through supporting a weekly radio drama, providing a vital point of connection for isolated community members. | Wynyard | $2,842 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Forth Primary School Department of Education Tasmania | Sprouting Life Long Healthy Habits @ Forth Primary School Enhance student health and wellbeing outcomes and develop connections between community and local industry through establishing a school garden. | Forth | $9,100 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Cire Services Inc | Building Resilient Children in the Yarra Ranges Reduce social isolation and foster resilience in the Yarra Ranges youth by supporting mental health and wellbeing programs for school aged children. | Yarra Junction | $43,388 | |||
Culgoa Development Group Inc | Reconnecting Culgoa Reduce social isolation and foster a more resilient Culgoa through establishing a landscaped outdoor space for community gatherings and events. | Culgoa | $50,000 | |||
Into Our Hands Community Foundation Ltd | Activate VRC: Re-activating Volunteer Engagement, Resilience and Capacity in North East Victoria Sustain community organisations and volunteer capacity in northeast Victoria through dedicated support to strengthen governance, planning, volunteer recruitment and grant seeking activities. | Myrtleford | $45,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Foggy Mountain Inc | Foggy Mountain Primary School Song Writing & Performance Project Reduce social isolation for school children and support recovery from the pandemic through participation in song writing workshops and a community concert. | Kinglake | $6,340 | |||
Mission Australia | Volunteer Mentors: Driving Good Mental Health for Disadvantaged Young People Sustain volunteer capacity by providing mentors with training and support to respond to increased anxiety and distress in young people. | Bairnsdale | $9,950 | |||
Tatura Blue Light Inc | Re-starting Tatura Blue Light Disco Reduce social isolation and build a stronger, more inclusive community by providing activities for youth to connect. | Tatura | $3,000 | |||
Apollo Bay Chamber of Commerce Inc | Purchase of Event Infrastructure for Apollo Bay Community Events and Activities Enhance recovery by encouraging people to come together and celebrate community spirit through a foreshore events hub. | Apollo Bay | $10,000 | |||
Boolarra Folk Festival Committee | 2023 Boolarra Folk Festival Enhance the process of recovery from the pandemic for Boolarra by supporting the return of the Boolarra Folk Festival. | Boolarra | $10,000 | |||
Camperdown Theatre Company Inc | Purchase of Uniforms and Technical Equipment Facilitating a workshop to improve members' technical knowledge. Foster creative arts recovery and volunteer capacity through purchasing new equipment and volunteer uniforms. | Camperdown | $7,133 | |||
Chiltern Racecourse Committee | Chiltern Horse Festival - Celebrating 150 Years Of The Chiltern Equine Park Encourage people to come together and enhance economic recovery of a small community impacted by the pandemic by hiring equipment to stage a three-day horse festival. | Chiltern | $10,000 | |||
Clunes Neighbourhood House Inc | Rebuilding Capacity through Volunteering Reinvigorating local volunteering to support the process of recovery in Clunes through an online volunteer skills bank and community events. | Clunes | $8,326 | |||
Creswick Neighbourhood Centre Inc | Building Capacity and Strengthening Community Engagement in Events in Creswick and Clunes Enhance volunteer sustainability and skills development through an event management training program. | Creswick | $10,000 | |||
Inglewood & Districts Health Service | Enhancing the IDHS Residential Aged Care Outdoor Environment Enhance social engagement and connection with nature by upgrading an outdoor area to provide a more inviting space for the elderly residents and their visitors. | Inglewood | $10,000 | |||
Murtoa Progress Association Inc | Murtoa By Twilight - Moving Forward Together Reduce social isolation and promote community resilience by providing a local event that encourages people to come together post pandemic. | Murtoa | $6,450 | |||
Progressing Cobden Inc | Cobden Connection and Kindness Activation Series Reduce social isolation by supporting the community to reconnect through the Cobden Connection and Kindness Activation Series. | Cobden | $10,000 | |||
SisterWorks Inc | Capacity Building for CALD Women in Wodonga and Surrounds Reduce isolation for culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) women in a regional centre and support development of new skills, through the delivery of a localised training program. | Wodonga | $10,000 | |||
Talbot Action Inc | Talbot Market Square Renewal Project Enhance the process of recovery by enhancing places for community connection and tourism through revitalising an outdoor public gathering space. | Talbot | $9,822 | |||
The Latrobe Chorale Inc | Trying Not to Lose our Voice: Keep the Latrobe Chorale Singing Foster social connection and connection to the arts by delivering facilitated choir workshops and community concerts. | Morwell | $10,000 | |||
Woodside Public Hall Committee of Management Inc | Replacement Fridges Enhance the process of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by encouraging increased use of a public hall through kitchen upgrades. | Woodside | $3,998 | |||
Youth Art @The Colac Makers Space -ReGenZ Creative Otways Inc | Outside the SQUARE- ReGenZ Strengthen youth recovery from pandemic impacts by running a creative arts and mentoring program for vulnerable youth. | Colac | $10,000 | |||
2019/2020 Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House Inc | Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House Bushfire Recovery and Preparation - Strategic Review and Capacity Building Project Expand organisational capacity of the Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House to support bushfire recovery in East Gippsland by developing a strategic plan. | Bairnsdale | $20,000 | |||
Ecoportal, C/- Parklands Albury Wodonga Parklands Albury Wodonga Ltd | Ecoportal Website Rebuild Increasing capacity and capability of local community organisations to support preparedness and recovery through upgrading a web platform to promote environmental grassroots activities across bushfire impacted regions. | Wodonga | $10,000 | |||
Ensay Recreation Reserve | Rejuvenating the Ensay Recreation Reserve / Bushfire Relief Centre Increase capacity of volunteers to support bushfire preparedness through purchase of a ride on mower and storage shed. | Ensay | $22,854 | |||
Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups Inc | A Strategic Planning Journey to Build Resilience and Capacity of the Kiewa Valley Landcare Community Empower collaborative partnerships and environmental initiatives in bushfire impacted communities through employing a facilitator to develop a strategic plan. | Mount Beauty | $10,000 | |||
Mallacoota & Genoa Broadcasting Association Inc | Radio for Recovery - Community Capability and Connectivity in Far East Gippsland Grow community broadcasting in Mallacoota and surrounds by purchasing audio technical equipment for mobile broadcasting unit. | Mallacoota | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Barham-Koondrook Historical Society Inc | Turning the Pages of History Boost volunteer engagement and connection to local history through safeguarding a significant newspaper collection. | Koondrook | $9,700 | |||
Cobrico Public Hall Reserve | Upgrades to Cobrico Hall Improve opportunities for community connection by providing a comfortable environment with upgraded plumbing and amenities at the Cobrico Community Hall. | Cobrico | $5,520 | |||
Dingee Pre-School Inc | Art Magic to the Paddock Provide an opportunity for young children to share and identify with local culture through the creation of a mural illustrating the district's history. | Dingee | $2,400 | |||
Macedon Community House Inc | Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House Early Years Program - Start Up Procurement Project (2022-2023) Improve social wellbeing and development outcomes for young children by providing a local early years program. | Macedon | $9,100 | |||
Mooroopna Mens Shed Mooroopna Education and Activity Centre Inc | Solar System Enhance social and wellbeing activities, and improve environmental practices by installing a solar PV system at a men's shed. | Mooroopna | $6,000 | |||
Nhill Silo Heritage Project | Water Pumps to Protect Underground Assets Encourage tourism to an iconic regional town and preserve an historical community asset, through the installation of a water pump system at the Nhill Silo complex. | Nhill | $2,363 | |||
Pyalong Neighbourhood House Inc | Airconditioning and Heating for Op Shop Module Support vulnerable community members to live well in a place and encourage volunteer engagement through the purchase and installation of a climate control system. | Pyalong | $1,650 | |||
Stratford & District Historical Society Inc | Purchase of Ride-on Mower and Multi Tool for use at Museum Grounds Improve capacity of older volunteers to maintain historic gardens and outdoor exhibits through the purchase of a ride on mower. | Stratford | $4,950 | |||
Talbot Arts and Historical Museum Inc | Preserving our Past for the Future: Repainting the Former Amherst Hospital Isolation Ward Celebrate local culture, boost tourism and community engagement in Talbot by preserving an important heritage building. | Talbot | $6,776 | |||
Tatyoon Recreation Reserve Inc | Regenerating Old Grounds Strengthen community capacity to protect the environment and increase preparedness for fire events through rejuvenating a disused area at a recreation reserve. | Tatyoon | $8,000 | |||
The Koondrook Swimming Pool Inc | Sustainable Water Quality Improvement Foster health and safety and develop organisational capacity through upgrading the water treatment system at a community-run pool. | Koondrook | $7,490 | |||
Toongabbie and District Mens Shed Inc | Mobile Reception Booster Tower for Toongabbie Men's Shed Provide a safe environment and support social interaction for older people participating in Men's Shed activities, by installing a booster tower to improve mobile phone reception. | Toongabbie | $2,193 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Large | ||||||
Broome Community Information Resource Centre and Learning Exchange Incorporated City Information Resource Centre and Learning Exchange Incorporated | Broome CIRCLE Community Nursery and Universally Accessible Garden Boost community-led recovery and connection by supporting the establishment of a new all-abilities community garden in Broome. | Broome | $45,455 | |||
Glass Jar Australia Ltd | Art with the Stars – Spanning Western Australia from Kununurra and Tom Price to Narrogin Reduce social isolation and build resilience for Aboriginal girls in remote northern WA by supporting the Art with the Stars program. | Kununurra | $50,000 | |||
Rebuilding Regional Communities Micro | ||||||
Merredin Community Resource Centre Inc | Spreading the Words, Sounds and Music at Community Events Reduce social isolation by encouraging people to come together and celebrate at community events by upgrading PA equipment to improve audio quality. | Merredin | $2,263 | |||
Nungarin Heritage Machinery & Army Museum Inc | The Barracks Sustain the work of the Nungarin Museum by supporting their 'Visiting Volunteers' program through renovations to the rustic accommodation for travelling volunteers. | Nungarin | $4,198 | |||
Quairading Community Resource Centre Inc | Kwirrading Noongar Tracks: Adding Casts of Local Fauna Footprints to the Pathways of Kwirrading Koort Community Park Foster a more resilient community with acknowledgment of traditional owners' knowledge and culture through incorporating local Noongar Indigenous animal icons into park pathway. | Quairading | $10,000 | |||
Shire of Christmas Island | Christmas Island Senior Programs & Activities Reduce social isolation for the elderly and offer a variety of weekly activities to improve mental cognition and physical health and wellbeing. | Christmas Island | $8,979 | |||
Shire of Tammin | Community BBQ Reduce social isolation by encouraging community gatherings and support social inclusion with disability ramp leading to electric BBQ area. | Tammin | $8,675 | |||
The Nintirri Centre Inc | Midwife Services Sustain antenatal and postnatal care and support for very isolated remote communities in the Pilbara. | Tom Price | $10,000 | |||
WA Bush Poets and Yarnspinners Ass Inc | Toodyay Bush Poetry Festival Enhance regional recovery through an infusion of arts and culture at the Toodyay Bush Poetry Festival. | Toodyay | $2,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Denmark Community Resource Centre Inc | Emergency Relief Service 2022/23 Reduce food insecurity and financial stress with provision of emergency food supplies for people experiencing crisis. | Denmark | $10,000 | |||
Kalannie Community Resource Centre Inc | Kalannie CRC Coffee Cart Entice tourists to stop in town and increase opportunities for locals to gain employability skills with purchase of mobile coffee cart to service community events. | Kalannie | $7,594 | |||
Otitis Media Group (Inc) | Listen, Learn, Live Provide local access and improve public health outcomes via education and treatment of middle ear disease in remote communities. | South Hedland | $10,000 | |||
Telethon Speech & Hearing Ltd | Healthy Ears Project Improve health outcomes and build capacity for early diagnosis and treatment of hearing problems in remote disadvantaged communities. | Karratha | $8,904 | |||
Yuna CWA The Country Womens Association of Western Australia (Inc) | Upgrade 1957 Kitchen Improve functionality of volunteers' working space with renovations to 70 year old kitchen. | Yuna | $10,000 |
More than half of the funding to go towards bushfire recovery
Sixty-seven projects across remote, rural and regional Australia will share in $776,583 in grants thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.

These projects are grassroots initiatives run by organisations led by local people that will strengthen their communities and have direct benefits for those living in them.
In this round of funding, 26 of the projects receiving funding support ongoing recovery from the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. These initiatives, which will share $444,552, include purchasing fit-for-purpose health equipment for three divisions of St John Ambulance NSW – all of which were directly involved in the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfire response.
There are also 41 projects being funded through the Small & Vital stream of the SRC program, which will share in a total of $332,031. These grants range from $1,455 to upgrade the NSW It’s Heaven website to make it more accessible for those who have a disability, to a $10,000 grant for the Northern Australian Aboriginal Charitable Trust that will help to deliver three new, free-of-charge laundromats to remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory.
Jill Karena, Place Portfolio Lead at FRRR, said that a noticeable trend emerged in this latest round of applications.
“Interestingly, we saw a strong interest for community gardens in this round. With the cost of living rising on top of the food shortages that are happening as a result of the pandemic and natural disasters like drought and floods, there are growing concerns in rural areas about food security and the lack of access to nutritious, affordable food.
“This is why flexible programs like SRC are crucial. The funding from this program can be used where community leaders see the greatest need. Our climate and our economy are rapidly evolving and these grants can be used to support a broad range of community-led, grassroots initiatives that are helping to address very current issues in real time,” Ms Karena said.
Some of the 67 projects funded include:
- OpenField Arts Festival Inc – Berry, NSW – OpenField Arts Festival – Facilitate community and social connection through a multidisciplinary arts festival. $10,000 (Bushfire Recovery)
- Riding for the Disabled in the Top End – Palmerston, NT – Optimisation of Volunteer Management at Riding for the Disabled in the Top End – Improve the management, rostering and training of volunteers by installing a database program and employing a volunteer coordinator. $9,948 (Small & Vital)
- Girls from Oz Ltd – Kowanyama, QLD – Helping to Keep Language Alive in Kowanyama – Support language revitalisation and student engagement through a performing arts project in a remote school. $9,212 (Small & Vital)
- Fat Farmers: Rural Health Initiative Incorporated – Cummins, SA – Eyre Peninsula Expansion Project – Enhance physical and mental health by promoting a community fitness group at a local social event. $8,500 (Small & Vital)
- Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House – St Helens, TAS – Building Blocks: Play and Learn Together – Support delivery of playgroups, early learning and parenting support programs in rural areas through the purchase of a vehicle. $25,000 (Bushfire Recovery)
- Dunsborough Yallingup Chamber of Commerce – Dunsborough, WA – DYCCI Skills Development and Capacity Building Workshops 2022/23 – Boost and strengthen the local economy by running a series of workshops to help community members improve their business skills. $9,994 (Small & Vital)
- Country Fire Authority Corryong Country Fire Brigade (CFA) – Corryong, VIC – Corryong Fire Station Kitchen Modernisation – Improve capacity of Corryong Fire Brigade to support bushfire recovery and preparedness by upgrading kitchen. $24,040 (Bushfire Recovery)
A full list of grant recipients is available on FRRR’s website.
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by many generous donors, which are acknowledged on FRRR’s website.
This program always accepts applications and thanks to recent support from the Australian Government, there is now a COVID-recovery stream – Rebuilding Rural Communities. Local NFPs and community groups are encouraged to review the expanded program guidelines and apply. More information about the SRC program is available at www.frrr.org.au/src.
To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Cobargo Wellness Group | Ginger the Frog Community Arts Project Tour Support children and families impacted by bushfires to process complex emotions resulting from trauma through performance, storytelling and mindfulness. | Coffs Harbour | $19,500 | |||
Container of Dreams Ltd | Container of Dreams Lockup Workshop Expand the capacity to provide affordable housing and workshop space for bushfire-affected communities by building a shed. | Drake | $25,000 | |||
Gwymac Incorporated | Fostering Inclusive, Friendly, Stronger and More Resilient Communities in Small Rural Towns Strengthen community recovery and improve health and social wellbeing outcomes and connection through creative workshops. | Bonshaw | $25,000 | |||
Nambucca Valley Phoenix Limited | Fostering Recovery and Resilience through Creative and Connected Communities Increase capacity of arts organisation to build sustainability and delivery of projects in bushfire-impacted areas through employing a coordinator. | Bowraville | $25,000 | |||
Kendall Community Centre Reserve Land Manager | Kendall's Co-working Hub Strengthen community recovery and improve health and social wellbeing outcomes and connection through creative workshops. | Kendall | $6,713 | |||
Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue Service Limited | Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Annual Volunteers Conference – Narrabri Support volunteers of Northern NSW Helicopter Rescue to connect with one another through attending an annual conference. | Narrabri | $9,710 | |||
OpenField Arts Festival Inc | OpenField Arts Festival Facilitate community and social connection through a multidisciplinary arts festival. | Berry | $10,000 | |||
Sanctuary Point Men's Shed Inc | Extension to Existing Men's Shed | Sanctuary Point | $19,263 | |||
South East Arts (NSW) Inc Navigate Arts | Regeneration Roadtrip Promote healing through reconnection to Country in bushfire-impacted communities with an interactive road journey and map. | Bungendore | $25,000 | |||
Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance | Bushfire and Heatwave Haven ‐ Batemans Bay Uniting Church Facility Support establishment of a heatwave and bushfire haven by upgrading toilet, shower and storage amenities. | Batemans Bay | $24,080 | |||
St John Ambulance Australia (NSW) | Building Emergency Response Capabilities Support volunteer emergency responders to increase preparedness for natural disasters through purchase of equipment. | Armidale | $20,228 | |||
Tenterfield Players Incorporated | "Let There Be Light" Expand capacity of a bushfire-impacted town by boosting ability to host local stage productions through purchase of portable lighting. | Tenterfield | $9,670 | |||
The Circle Foundation Cooperative Ltd | Singing for Health, Wellbeing and Recovery Enhance social connection, health and wellbeing through a community choir program. | Moruya | $24,239 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Equine Angels | Horses 4 Healing Youth Project ‐ Horses Helping Humans Program ‐ Byron Shire Engage disadvantaged young people to participate in an equine therapy program to build resilience and emotional wellbeing. | Mullumbimby Creek | $8,492 | |||
It's Heaven Incorporated | Upgrade www.itsheaven.org Platform Increase inclusiveness through upgrade of an inclusive tourism website, designed to provide accurate and easily accessible information for travellers with a disability. | Shoalhaven | $1,455 | |||
Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Hall Incorporated | Quandialla Soldiers Memorial Hall Mural Increase tourism and commemorate history within the local community by painting a large mural on the hall depicting the area's history, development and attractions. | Quandialla | $6,875 | |||
Weemelah Hall | BBQ Cover and Lighting Project Increase community involvement and engagement, by installing shade and lighting over the BBQ area. | Weemelah | $8,880 | |||
Woodstock Progress Association | Let's Tell Some Stories! Enhance visitor engagement and improve connections within the existing community, by developing information boards that tell the stories of significant Woodstock locations. | Woodstock | $10,000 | |||
Young Public P&C Association | Endemic Showcase Garden, Aboriginal Yarning Circle, and Outdoor Classroom at Young Public School Create an inspiring and inclusive space with an endemic garden and yarning circle where Aboriginal students can come together to connect with each other and Elders. | Young | $10,000 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Atyenhenge‐Atherre Aboriginal Corporation | Alternative Education Program (AEP) ‐ An Alternative Curriculum for Remote School Engagement Encourage disengaged young people to re‐engage in their education via a culturally appropriate life skills program. | Santa Teresa | $10,000 | |||
First Nations Bushfood & Botanical Alliance Australia Ltd | First Nations Bushfood and Botanical Alliance Australia ‐ Remote Digital Connectivity Support First Nations Leaders to promote Indigenous economic interest and initiatives through investment in digital capability. | Alice Springs | $9,654 | |||
Northern Australian Aboriginal Charitable Trust | Remote Laundries – Stage Three Improve health and social wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people in remote communities, by providing access to free specialised washing machines that destroy scabies mites. | Ngukurr | $10,000 | |||
Riding for the Disabled in the Top End | Optimisation of Volunteer Management at Riding for the Disabled in the Top End Improve the management, rostering and training of volunteers by installing a database program and employing a volunteer coordinator. | Palmerston | $9,948 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Tannymorel Hall Committee Inc | Painting the Tannymorel Hall Roof Foster connection to place and community pride by painting the Tannymorel Hall roof, championing the community’s social, economic and tourism aspirations. | Tannymorel | $9,690 | |||
Tin Can Bay Community and Men’s Shed Incorporated | Storage Shed Support community recovery and wellbeing through purchase of a storage shed to securely house materials and equipment. | Tin Can Bay | $4,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Audrey's Angels of Hope | Computing for Compassion Ease administration tasks for volunteers who support cancer sufferers and their families with purchase of a printer and computer. | Ingham | $2,800 | |||
Banana Shire Community Arts Assoc Inc | Restore, Refurbish, Revive: Reconnecting Community Part Two Build community connectivity, participation and capacity through the installation of a split system air conditioner and table / chairs. | Biloela | $10,000 | |||
Blackall Cultural Association Incorporated | Bushman's Artisan Gallery Project Foster and strengthen local engagement with the arts by refurbishing and extending a gallery. | Blackall | $10,000 | |||
Charleville & District Community Support Association Incorporated Charleville Blue Light Association (Charleville Police) | Safer Driving Skills on Outback Queensland Roads: Better Drivers; Safer Roads; Employment Opportunities Provide young people in a remote area with access to a supervised driver training and education program, to increase road safety awareness and reduce road accidents. | Charleville | $10,000 | |||
Community for Coastal & Cassowary Conservation Inc | Historical Photographic Exhibition in Mission Beach - Echo of the Past Increase awareness of environmental issues through recent history with an exhibition of photographs of local historical significance to the Mission Beach area. | Mission Beach | $8,925 | |||
Eacham Historical Society Incorporated | Computers and Archive Map storage Help local community retain and access region’s history with investment in IT and storage cabinet. | Malanda | $7,842 | |||
Girls from Oz Ltd | Helping to Keep Language Alive in Kowanyama Support language revitalisation and student engagement through a performing arts project in a remote school. | Kowanyama | $9,212 | |||
Herbert River Men's Shed Inc | Men’s Shed Equipment Upgrade Strengthen the capacity of local people to connect with each other and respond to community need, by upgrading the equipment of a Men’s Shed. | Ingham | $9,600 | |||
Kilkivan & District Community Care Association Inc | Expanding the Home of the KilkiVAN Boost the ability of residents to live well in place while ageing, by purchasing equipment to expand community support services. | Kilkivan | $10,000 | |||
Muttaburra Community Development Association Inc | Union Hole Camp - Shearers' Strike Boost tourism and commemorate the Great Shearers' Strike of 1891 with installation of a large sculpture. | Muttaburra | $10,000 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Port Vincent Progress Association Inc | Upgrade Projector and Sound System at the Port Vincent Institute Restore communications and build capacity to host community activities at the Port Vincent Institute Hall through upgrading audio visual equipment. | Port Vincent | $10,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
District Council of Streaky Bay | The 'Developing Community Leaders and Capacity through Equipping our Volunteers' Program Develop volunteer capability and build leadership skills by providing a not-for-profit operations training program designed to upskill volunteers. | Streaky Bay | $10,000 | |||
Fat Farmers: Rural Health Initiative Incorporated | Eyre Peninsula Expansion Project Enhance physical and mental health by promoting a community fitness group at a local social event. | Cummins | $8,500 | |||
Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated | Expansion of Lifesaving Capabilities at Goolwa Surf Life Saving Club Boost the organisation’s capability to deliver surf life‐saving services by purchasing new equipment. | Goolwa | $10,000 | |||
Keyneton Soldiers' Memorial Hall Inc | Keyneton Soldiers' Memorial Hall ‐ Accessibility Upgrade to Supper Room Entrance Provide a safe environment for volunteers and visitors through the upgrade of Keyneton Soldiers’ Memorial Hall’s supper room entrance. | Keyneton | $9,677 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Broadmarsh / Elderslie Progress Association Inc | BEPA Water Tanks Improve essential facilities of community hall by installing water tanks to enhance capacity for bushfire preparedness and recovery. | Broadmarsh | $9,995 | |||
Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House | Building Blocks: Play and Learn Together Support delivery of playgroups, early learning and parenting support programs in rural areas through the purchase of a vehicle. | St Helens | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Southern Midlands Council | Encouraging Active Ageing Encourage social connection amongst Southern Midland Council’s ageing population by hosting four activities developed by community members. | Oatlands | $10,000 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House Inc | Rural Minds Mental Health Workshops Boost and strengthen mental health and wellbeing in the Bairnsdale community through the provision of workshops. | Omeo | $10,000 | |||
Bemm River Recreation Reserve Committee of Management Incorporated | Encouraging Connectedness Rejuvenate a place of gathering by replacing an old barbeque with a new community barbeque. | Bemm River | $13,563 | |||
Country Fire Authority Corryong Country Fire Brigade (CFA) | Corryong Fire Station Kitchen Modernisation Improve capacity of Corryong Fire Brigade to support bushfire recovery and preparedness by upgrading kitchen. | Corryong | $24,040 | |||
Destination Gippsland Ltd | Event School Foster the planning of rural and regional community events by employing a project manager. | Mallacoota | $25,000 | |||
Ensay Mechanics Institute Reserve Inc | Ensay Community Hall Revitalisation ‐ Kitchen Equipment and Outdoor Seating Upgrade Project Enhance social cohesion, connectedness and wellbeing by upgrading kitchen facilities and outdoor dining area of the Ensay Community Hall. | Ensay | $25,000 | |||
Mount Beauty Cricket Club Inc | Safe, Supportive and Social Spaces Expand capacity of volunteers to maintain valued community outdoor open spaces through purchase of a large area mower. | Mount Beauty | $25,000 | |||
Myrrhee Primary School Breath Circle | Myrrhee School Mental Health and Wellbeing Program Promote improved health and wellbeing for children through school incursions on mindfulness and movement. | Myrrhee | $9,900 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Buxton Progress Assoc Inc | Building Buxton Strategy Consultation Boost organisational and volunteer capacity through community consultation and development of a strategic plan for a local progress association. | Buxton | $9,451 | |||
Committee for Maryborough | Creating a Vibrant Community ‐ Phase One: Planning Facilitate networking and opportunities for intergenerational collaboration through story telling in the Central Goldfield Shire. | Bealiba | $8,000 | |||
Country Fire Authority | Hose Drying Rack Support volunteer safety and build organisational capacity through the installation of a hose drying rack at Arcadia Fire station. | Arcadia | $3,960 | |||
Flowerdale Community House Inc | Flowerdale Community Garden Project Enhance health, wellbeing, and connectedness of the community through building a community garden. | Flowerdale | $10,000 | |||
Highlands Community Hall Committee Inc | Highland Hall going Forwards Strengthen local capacity and skills through governance and strategic planning workshops and support. | Highlands | $10,000 | |||
Kilmore District Men's Shed Inc | Shade Sail Promote social connections in older age groups and protect physical health through the installation of a shade sail. | Kilmore | $8,206 | |||
Lions Club of Benalla Inc | Toilet Facilities in the Benalla Lions Shed Boost volunteer engagement and provide an inclusive and comfortable facility through the installation of accessible toilet amenities. | Benalla | $10,000 | |||
Millewa Advisory Group | Millewa Silo Art Boost tourism and strengthen the local economy by establishing silo art installations in Werrimull. | Werrimull | $8,000 | |||
Southern Otway Landcare Network Inc | Shrub Club Community Nursery Bench Restoration Improve the safety of volunteers through installing new potting benches at a community‐run nursery. | Apollo Bay | $3,320 | |||
St Arnaud Neighbourhood House Inc | Community Vegetable Garden Improve nutrition of low‐income residents through the installation of a community garden. | St Arnaud | $7,300 | |||
Tri Gym Inc | Strengthening Our Community - Healthy Body and Mind Support better health and wellbeing outcomes by enabling older community members to access local pilates classes. | Marysville | $4,450 | |||
UCA Queenscliff Point Lonsdale | "Clearing the Air" - Installation of Air Purifiers in Public Spaces Encourage people to come together safely by installing air purifiers in a community hall and meals space. | Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale | $7,990 | |||
United Way Glenelg Victoria Incorporated | Winter Care Packages Reduce social isolation and decrease financial pressures for aged residents with provision of care packages. | Portland | $5,000 | |||
View Street Public Hall Committee | New Window in the Kitchen of the West End Hall (Castlemaine) Increase the comfort of hall users and lower greenhouse gas emissions by installing double glazed windows that will moderate the temperature inside the View Street Public Hall. | Castlemaine | $2,000 | |||
Woorak Community and Land Management Group | Internet Connection and Data Projector Increase functionality of hall with provision of projector and internet connections to enable video conferencing, workshops, on-line training and presentations. | Woorak | $2,500 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Denmark Community Resource Centre Inc | Distributed 15 ‐ Dance in Porongurup Cultivate connection to environment, climate action and climate hope through creative workshops and performance. | Porongurup | $9,961 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Dunsborough Yallingup Chamber of Commerce Inc | DYCCI Skills Development and Capacity Building Workshops 2022/23 Boost and strengthen the local economy by running a series of workshops to help community members improve their business skills. | Dunsborough | $9,994 |
Includes more than $600,000 for Black Summer bushfire recovery
Ninety locally-led initiatives that are set to strengthen remote, rural and regional communities across Australia are sharing in $1,057,044 in funding, thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant program.

The SRC program supports a broad array of projects that address locally determined needs and priorities of smaller remote, rural, and regional communities, including places impacted by the 2019-20 bushfires.
For communities affected by the Black Summer bushfires, 34 community-led projects are sharing $602,958 in grants through SRC’s Bushfire Recovery stream of funding. These grants range from $2,618 for a communications upgrade for the Rocky Glen community in New South Wales, to $25,000 for a project that will improve the safety and security of the community hall at Tamrookum in Queensland.
A further $454,086 in grants have been awarded through SRC’s Small & Vital funding stream to 56 projects that local communities have prioritised for their long-term viability and vitality. Funding ranges from $550 for an equipment safety upgrade for the Riding for the Disabled WA group at Mount Barker in Western Australia, through to $10,000 for a grief support program for young people in Drysdale, Victoria.
Natalie Egleton, CEO of FRRR, said FRRR is seeing a wide range of requests from across the country, reflecting the diverse needs in each place.
“Rural communities continue to inspire and move forward despite the numerous difficulties they’ve faced and the uncertainty ahead. They want something to hope for, to build towards, and we continue to be here to support and celebrate their achievements and are ready to walk with them through any challenges they may be dealing with, or to harness any opportunities they have in front of them.
“With COVID-19 restrictions still being unpredictable, we want groups to know that if you have received a grant from us and, for whatever reason, you have had to delay, postpone or cancel your project, please reach out to our team. We want to work with you to adapt or redefine your project so that the funding stays in your community,” Ms Egleton explained.
With the 2021-22 bushfire season approaching, disaster preparedness is key, especially for those communities devastated by the 2019-20 bushfires.
“Being better prepared means different things for different places. For some, this means improving access to community meeting places, for others it’s ensuring they have the proper equipment and training so that volunteers can protect and support their community through a disaster event. But for some places, preparedness means completely rebuilding community infrastructure that was lost due to the bushfires,” Ms Egleton said.
“We are pleased to be able to provide this support to the communities that have been affected by the fires. And we’ll continue to support them as time goes on and their needs evolve and change.”
Some of the 90 projects awarded include:
- Lions Club of Ulladulla Milton, NSW – FAB (Farmers at Burrill) – $14,896 – Boost local spending with improved marketing and entertainment at the farmers markets.
- Engawala Arts Centre Aboriginal Corporation, NT – Developing the Engawala Arts Centre – $8,595 – Facilitate the set up and development of an Arts Centre that will build tourism-based income in a very remote community.
- The Little Pocket Association, QLD – Resilience through Nature Play – $25,000 – Support children and young families to build resilience and disaster preparedness through nature play, storytelling and strengthening connection to place.
- Tatiara District Council, SA – Tatiara Multicultural Food Festival – $9,900 – Encourage whole community engagement and build cultural awareness through the delivery of a food festival.
- Swansea Primary School Parents and Friends Association, TAS – Nature Play for Rural Families – $10,000 – Strengthen community connection to the natural environment and enhance educational activities for school children through the development of a Nature Play Garden area.
- Lakes Entrance Mechanics Institute Management Committee Inc, VIC – Replacement of Furniture as part of Maintaining and Redeveloping the Lakes Entrance Mechanics Institute Hall – $17,249 – Provide a fit-for-purpose facility and help volunteers to support their community through the purchase of stackable chairs.
- Active Farmers Ltd, WA – Active Farmers Games WA – Increasing Awareness of the Link Between Physical Activity and Improved Mental Wellbeing – $6,340 – Encourage rural communities to be physically active and more connected with inaugural WA Active Farmers Games.
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by a number of generous donors, which are listed on FRRR’s website.
The next round of SRC applications is currently being assessed and will be announced in December. The current round is accepting applications until 23 November 2021, with funds to be awarded in March 2022.
More information is available on FRRR’s website – https://frrr.org.au/ strengthening-rural-communities/.
To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
Jump to: NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA
Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Mad Proppa Deadly Indigenous Corporation | ReVibe - Northern NSW Music Workshop Tour (Tamworth/Armidale) Inspire community to come together to celebrate culture through music writing, production and recording workshops. | Armidale | $25,000 | |||
Trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn as Trustee for Marymead Child and Family Centre | Rural Rugby: Resilient Recovery Encourage young people to be active and enhance their mental health and nutrition through a school based after-school rugby enrichment program. | Batehaven | $25,000 | |||
Campfire Co-op Ltd | Participatory Leadership Training for South Coast Bushfire Affected Communities Develop leadership skills by training community members in bushfire-impacted areas the Art of Hosting Conversations. | Bega Valley | $25,000 | |||
Southcoast Health and Sustainability Alliance | Power on the Move Boost the community’s ability to respond to future disasters by purchase of a mobile generator, to be made available free of charge for use by the community. | Bodalla | $25,000 | |||
Capital Region Community Services Limited | Bungee Youth Resilience Program in Braidwood Boost and strengthen the resilience of young people by running a creative art based program. | Braidwood | $21,432 | |||
Lions Club of Ulladulla Milton | FAB (Farmers at Burrill) Boost local spending with improved marketing and entertainment at the farmers markets. | Burrill Lake | $14,896 | |||
Comboyne Community Association Inc | Towards Opening Day Boost and strengthen the local economy by restoring the original farmhouse fireplace in the Comboyne Museum complex. | Comboyne | $9,200 | |||
Copmanhurst Pre-School Inc | Aboriginal Mural and Art Lessons Improve access to local recovery activities for children and families at Copmanhurst Preschool by providing a local Indigenous artist to offer Indigenous Art classes and a mural at the centre. | Copmanhurst | $3,750 | |||
Eden Community Access Centre Inc | Building Social Capital and Enhancing Social Outcomes Boost and strengthen the local economy by employing a Resilience and Recovery Officer to help find local solutions to bushfire recovery. | Eden | $25,000 | |||
Marine Rescue Merimbula Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW | Marine Rescue Merimbula Training Computer Boost capacity of Marine Rescue Merimbula to provide essential volunteer training through the purchase of computer equipment. | Merimbula | $5,000 | |||
Catholic Parish of St Mary's Star of the Sea Milton | Shoalhaven Rising from the Ashes - Stage 2 Boost the community’s bushfire recovery by hiring a coordinator to facilitate & create art-based community workshops. | Milton | $13,587 | |||
Salt Care | Warehouse Food Storage Expansion Support for individuals and families living with disadvantage through the purchase and fit out of additional warehouse storage for distribution of needed personal and household items. | Nowra | $24,600 | |||
Oberon and District Museum Society Inc | Fitout of New Forest and Timber Interpretive Center Boost local spending in Oberon by developing the Forest and Timber Interpretive Centre. | Oberon | $21,614 | |||
Pambula Chamber of Commerce & Associates Inc | Pambula Art Project - Stage 2 Boost and strengthen the local economy through creation and installation of art trail murals. | Pambula | $25,000 | |||
Borah Creek Public Hall Land Manager | Supply and Install Telstra and Optus YAGI Communications Systems in the Hall Improve the community's ability to communicate with the outside world in cases of emergency by installing a mobile phone signal boosting antenna. | Rocky Glen | $2,618 | |||
First Steps Count Incorporated | Many Hands Build, Create and Unite - Our Design Journey Encourage people to come together and celebrate through art workshops leading to a collaborative artwork. | Taree | $25,000 | |||
Manning River Aero Club Inc | MRAC Solar Boost the community’s ability to respond to future disasters by installing a solar power and battery system to provide a backup in case of power failures. | Taree | $25,000 | |||
One Vision Productions Limited | EMPOWER our Community Celebrate and cultivate a sense of identity and cultural connection for Indigenous youth through Caring for Country music and film workshops. | Tweed Heads | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Bellingen Youth Orchestra Incorporated | Volunteer Management Strategy Increase the sustainability and profile of Bellingen Youth Orchestra and reduce volunteer fatigue through implementing a Volunteer Management Strategy and website. | Bellingen | $8,000 | |||
Berry Branch Country Womens Association of NSW | Community Craft Workshops for a Sustainable Future Boost creativity, connection and support for local artists by providing a series of sustainable craft workshops. | Berry | $3,300 | |||
Forbes Public School P&C Association Inc | Wiradjuri Mural Project at Forbes Public School Enhance community connection and cultural identity through Forbes Public School students painting a mural with local Wiradjuri Indigenous artist. | Forbes | $5,000 | |||
Adavale Lane Community Centre Incorporated | Light Up and Cool Adavale Lane Community Centre Increase community usage and functionality by lighting up and cooling down the Adavale Lane Community Hall. | Goonumbla | $10,000 | |||
Mona Magazine Western Riverina Arts Inc | Mona Women's Magazine - Second Edition Enhance rural women's identity, wellbeing and sense of place by printing the 2nd edition of Mona Magazine, paying for the contributors' pieces and contributing to wages for the editorial staff. | Leeton | $10,000 | |||
Boori Dreaming Womens Group | Awakening the Dream Increase cultural identity and creativity through purchasing sewing machines, equipment and craft supplies for Boori Dreaming Women's Group. | Narrandera | $2,860 | |||
Umina Beach Branch Country Womens Association of NSW | Build Accessible Ramp New entry and accessible bathroom with one accessible toilet and second toilet plus a shower. Increase accessibility of the Umina Beach CWA hall by installing a wheelchair accessible ramp. | Umina Beach | $4,325 | |||
Tharpa Choeling Incorporated | Red Rattler Community Garden Increase community participation and connection by converting a vintage train carriage into a new community garden. | Wellington | $9,247 | |||
Circartus Incorporated | Governance Guidance and Review Enhance community connection and creativity by engaging an industry- experienced governance consultant to ensure the sustainability of Circartus. | Wingham | $9,750 | |||
Woodstock Branch Country Womens Association of NSW | Improving Our Street Cred Increase community participation and functionality through the refurbishment of the Woodstock Branch CWA hall. | Woodstock | $9,865 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Engawala Arts Centre Aboriginal Corporation | Developing the Engawala Arts Centre Facilitate the set up and development of an Arts Centre that will build tourism based income in a very remote community. | Engawala | $8,595 | |||
West Daly Regional Council | Wadeye, Nganmarriyanga and Peppimenarti Annual Clean-up Day Reduce health and safety risks via a Community Clean Up Day to remove rubbish in remote communities. | Wadeye | $7,578 | |||
Wagait Shire Council | Wagait Youth Program Encourage young people to be physically active and participate in community activities, with Youth Group excursions and skateboard clinics. | Wagait Beach | $6,000 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
The Little Pocket Association | Resilience through Nature Play Support children and young families to build resilience and disaster preparedness through nature play, storytelling and connection to place. | Beechmont | $25,000 | |||
Wildlife Noosa Ltd | Noosa Bushfire Readiness & Myna Bird Project Support recovery from bushfires and volunteer training through purchase of a vehicle and equipment to improve disaster preparedness and conservation efforts. | Cooran | $12,248 | |||
Charters Towers State Emergency Service Queensland Fire and Emergency Services | Ladder Racks for Operational Response Vehicles Support volunteers' safety and capacity to respond to emergencies through provision of ladder racks on response vehicles. | Pentland | $5,680 | |||
Tamrookum Memorial Hall Incorporated | Hall Restoration Increase safety and support recovery through upgrade of community owned hall. | Tamrookum | $25,000 | |||
Tin Can Bay Community and Mens Shed Incorporated | Storage Shed Support community recovery and wellbeing through purchase of a storage shed for materials and equipment. | Tin Can Bay | $15,336 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Atherton Performing Arts Inc | Atherton Performing Arts Lighting Equipment - New Lighting Desk Console Expand the use of the Atherton Performing Arts theatre by installing a new lighting console. | Atherton | $7,997 | |||
Barcaldine Rugby League Football Club Inc | "Bluey Live!" Kids' Concert, Meet & Greet Strengthen social connection and encourage culturally vibrant communities through a "Bluey Live!" kids' concert for the remote community of Barcaldine and surrounds. | Barcaldine | $10,000 | |||
Beeron Road Country Club Inc | Beeron Road Country Club Community Hub Development Grow ways to support the community through refurbishment of a disused school into a vibrant rural Community Hub. | Beeron | $10,000 | |||
Selectability Ltd | Selectability Mental Health Toolbox Improve mental health of remote communities by developing an online training course to strengthen community capacity to identify and support one another. | Cloncurry | $9,775 | |||
Cooktown School of Art Society Inc | Computer System Plus Reception Area Upgrade Strengthen and increase volunteer capacity and access to online training, by installing a new computer system and reception desk. | Cooktown | $10,000 | |||
Gloucester Sports and Recreation Ass Inc | Outdoor Theatre Promote recovery centre and encourage people to come together by installing an outdoor venue screen and projector. | Hideaway Bay | $10,000 | |||
Malanda Chamber of Commerce Incorporated | Malanda’s Adventure Park Encourage children's development and increase community connection through installation of a fence around a new adventure playground. | Malanda | $10,000 | |||
Gidgee Healing Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Limited | Women's Group Boost social inclusion and wellbeing through delivery of a monthly Women's Group for Indigenous women in Mount Isa. | Mount Isa | $10,000 | |||
Highways and Byways Ltd | Seeds of Connection - Healing and Belonging Through Culture Enhance cultural identity, resilience and wellbeing of Indigenous children and their families in Roma by providing a two week cultural immersion program for 7-12 year olds. | Roma | $9,740 | |||
Care Balonne Association Inc | Provide Safe Accessibility Services to Care Balonne Clients and Staff Improve the use and accessibility of the Care Balonne community hub through toilet facility upgrade. | St George | $10,000 | |||
Texas Show Society | Upgrade to Showground Facilities Increase amenity and participation in community events by providing a grandstand for the Texas Showgrounds. | Texas | $10,000 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Adelaide and Hills Koala Rescue - 1300KOALAZ Incorporated | Vegetation Regeneration Planting Conserve native habitat and support recovery from 2019 bushfires through the restoration of bushland. | Cudlee Creek | $24,289 | |||
Edithburgh Football Club and Sports Assoc | Community and Sporting Clubs Working to Improve Community Safety Improve a location that provides refuge in times of emergency through the installation of water tanks. | Edithburgh | $22,090 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Andamooka Progress and Opalminers Association Inc | Community Facility Rationalisation & Development Project – Upgrade 'Old Community Church' to Passive Recreation Facility Encourage community engagement and social wellbeing by enhancing facilities. | Andamooka | $10,000 | |||
Tatiara District Council | Tatiara Multicultural Food Festival Encourage whole community engagement and build cultural awareness through the delivery of a food festival. | Bordertown | $9,900 | |||
Cummins & District Enterprise Committee | Winter Wonderland - Platform for Success Improve an organisation’s ability to support the community and strengthen the town's revenue through developing a storage shed used for the Cummins Christmas display. | Cummins | $4,140 | |||
Bedford Kadina Bedford Phoenix Incorporated | Kadina Pergola and Deck for Supported Employees Expand supported employment opportunities for people living with a disability in Kadina through the construction of pergola and deck. | Kadina | $10,000 | |||
The Food Embassy Incorporated | Supporting Citizens in Creating Local and Sustainable Food Systems Provide opportunities for local people to gain knowledge about growing and consuming healthy foods, through the delivery of the Food Matters program in Strathalbyn and Milang. | Strathalbyn | $9,585 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Lions Club of Lilydale Incorporated | Lilydale Men's Community Shed Support volunteer skill development and encourage social interaction, through the establishment of a Men's Shed in Lilydale. | Lilydale | $10,000 | |||
Freycinet Volunteer Marine Rescue Association Inc | Putting You Through Now! Boost safety and disaster preparedness by installing telecommunications hardware at a remote Marine Rescue facility. | Swansea | $2,244 | |||
Swansea Primary School Parents and Friends Association | Nature Play for Rural Families Strengthen community connection to the natural environment and enhance educational activities for school children through the development of a Nature Play Garden area. | Swansea | $10,000 | |||
Coastal FM Inc | Development of Recording Studio Improve connection to community and broaden the capability of a community-run radio station through establishing a recording studio. | Wynyard | $5,000 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Bright Spring Festival Bright and District Chamber of Commerce Incorporated | Bright Spring Festival Drive-In Movie Boost a community festival by providing a family-friendly activity and support recovery from the 2019/2020 bushfires by holding a drive-in movie night. | Bright | $5,000 | |||
Cassilis Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Living it Up Increase opportunities to support local connectedness and recover from the 2019/2020 bushfires through the delivery of a whole community music event. | Cassilis | $4,290 | |||
Lakes Entrance Mechanics Institute Management Committee Inc | Replacement of Furniture as part of Maintaining and Redeveloping the Lakes Entrance Mechanics Institute Hall Provide a fit-for-purpose facility and help volunteers to support their community through the purchase of stackable chairs. | Lakes Entrance | $17,249 | |||
Traralgon Men's Shed and Woodworking Inc | Mallacoota Picnic Tables and Benches Increase connection to place and build community partnerships through the provision of outdoor furniture for Mallacoota township. | Mallacoota | $20,000 | |||
Mitta Valley Community TV Inc | Mitta Valley Community Translator Project Provide reliable communication transmission and safeguard the community through the upgrade of telecommunications equipment in a remote valley. | Mitta Mitta | $10,000 | |||
1st Myrtleford Scout Group The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch | Community is Key Provide a refuge in times of emergency and boost an organisation's capacity to offer a fit for purpose space through the upgrade of facility. | Myrtleford | $24,954 | |||
Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation | Ramahyuck Connection through Art Project Promote local culture, and support health and social recovery post-bushfires for First Nations people through painting the exterior of the Ramahyuck District Aboriginal Corporation building. | Sale | $8,910 | |||
Community Centre Swifts Creek Inc | Roofing Rescue Improve the amenity of a community centre and create a safe, fit-for-purpose environment through the upgrade of a roof. | Swifts Creek | $21,660 | |||
Wyeeboo Recreation Reserve | Wyeeboo Recreation Reserve - Water Tank Increase preparedness for future disaster events through the provision of a water tank. | Tallangatta Valley | $19,555 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
East Gippsland Ceramic Group Inc | Firing Up Encourage development of skills and social connection through the purchase of a pottery kiln and wheels. | Bairnsdale | $10,000 | |||
Bendigo Queer Film Festival | Bendigo Queer Film Festival Post-COVID Relaunch Foster mental health and celebrate local culture and identity for a marginalised group through the delivery of a community film festival. | Bendigo | $6,565 | |||
Wombat's Wish | Post-Camp Counselling Sessions Increase opportunities for bereavement support and improve the health, wellbeing and education outcomes for young people through the initiation of a grief support program. | Drysdale | $10,000 | |||
Everton Primary School | Assisting with Cost of Construction of Outside Decking Encourage community gathering, and children's learning and development by installing decking at the local primary school. | Everton | $10,000 | |||
Mittagundi Outdoor Education Centre | A Sustainable Kitchen for Mittagundi: Providing Life-Changing Experiences for Young People Increase connection to the environment and enhance educational experiences for young people through the upgrade of a communal kitchen. | Glen Valley | $3,200 | |||
Eventide Lutheran Homes | Golf Buggy Funding Support health and wellbeing and encourage positive ageing, through the purchase of a mobility aid. | Hamilton | $10,000 | |||
The Trustee for The MAC Trust | The Mac Goes Online Strengthen opportunities for employment, education and social engagement by providing an electronic ticket system for a community-run cinema. | Mansfield | $9,000 | |||
Murtoa College | Murtoa College in Full Swing Encourage youth engagement and improve health and wellbeing through the installation of specialised playground equipment for senior students. | Murtoa | $10,000 | |||
Murtoa's Big Weekend Shared Learning & Activities Murtoa Incorporated | ‘Light Up’ Murtoa’s Big Weekend in 2021 Support Murtoa township's economic recovery and strengthen social engagement through the delivery of a community festival. | Murtoa | $10,000 | |||
Repair Cafe Bellarine Bellarine Training and Community Hub | Repair Cafe Bellarine Increase reach of a repair cafe service through the development and delivery of social media and marketing. | Ocean Grove | $2,515 | |||
Romsey Neighbourhood House Inc | YOUTHINK Expand employment opportunities for youth by purchasing a barista machine for hospitality training. | Romsey | $9,145 | |||
Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) | Spring Creek Sustainable Futures - Surf Coast, Victoria Boost the community’s ability to learn about conservation management and increase connection to place through the delivery of community engagement workshops. | Torquay | $9,930 | |||
Yarrawonga Neighbourhood House Inc | Connecting our Community through Education and Information Enhance the delivery of first aid training programs and encourage further education, by purchasing appropriate equipment that reflects real-life medical trauma. | Yarrawonga | $9,406 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Albany Youth Support Association | Safe Space for Homeless Youth to Sleep in Swags Increase access to temporary housing for young people sleeping rough by enclosing verandah at emergency accommodation facility. | Albany | $7,230 | |||
Live To Tell Your Story Inc | Djinda Ngardak - Making it My Business Promote healthy lifestyles and improved health and wellbeing while growing opportunities for Indigenous students to pursue careers in hospitality, with week-long cooking skills camp. | Albany | $10,000 | |||
Enterprise Partnerships WA Limited | Piriwa Place Making Project Support economic opportunities for Indigenous women while increasing access to affordable clothing with expansion of innovative Op Shop project. | Balgo | $10,000 | |||
Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Corporation | Cultural Centre Entrance Improvements Increase comfort and amenity through refurbishment of Cultural Centre’s entrance with installation of a shade sail. | Derby | $9,196 | |||
Greenbushes Community Resource Centre | The New You - Working Through Change And Loss Help people to recover and adapt through delivery of workshop on coping with change and loss. | Greenbushes | $1,650 | |||
Marble Bar Primary School | STEM Education Increase engagement in school in remote community through provision of virtual reality equipment to enhance innovative digital arts program. | Marble Bar | $9,958 | |||
Riding for the Disabled WA Plantagenet Group Inc | Equipment Maintenance and Safety Support riding program for children with a disability, with OH&S upgrade of trailer used for transporting riding equipment. | Mt Barker | $550 | |||
Nungarin Heritage Machinery & Army Museum Inc | Aunty Jim's (re) Store Enhance authentic historical shop display within the Nungarin Machinery & Army Museum, with new linoleum floor coverings. | Nungarin | $6,500 | |||
Active Farmers Ltd | Active Farmers Games WA - Increasing Awareness of the Link Between Physical Activity and Improved Mental Wellbeing Encourage rural communities to be physically active and more connected with inaugural WA Active Farmers Games. | Torbay | $6,340 |
Funding awarded for 112 locally-led projects
FRRR has awarded $1,589,612 in grants for 112 projects that will help build the resilience and long-term vitality of smaller remote, rural and regional communities across Australia, through its Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.

The SRC program is collaboratively funded, and its broad scope enables smaller remote, rural, and regional communities to receive funding for a wide range of initiatives that are led by local people and address local needs. The awarded grants will give these rural places a boost to achieve long-term viability and vitality.
This round of SRC includes funding across three streams – Small & Vital, Larger Leverage and Bushfire Recovery grants. Grants range from $323 for first aid and snake bite kits for the Harts Range Amateur Race Club in remote Northern Territory, through to a $25,000 grant to support healing and the preservation of culture by providing the opportunity for Kullilli people to travel to Thargomindah in Queensland and be on Kullilli country to celebrate NAIDOC Week.
For regions continuing to recover and renew following the 2019/2020 bushfires, grants range from $2,500 to encourage locals to participate in recovery activities at the Maclean Spring Festival in New South Wales, through to $25,000 for the installation of local fauna sculptures that will increase connection to place and enhance public spaces in Marlow, Victoria.
Natalie Egleton, CEO of FRRR, said this round of SRC has seen rural communities across Australia seek funding for inspiring initiatives that build community resilience and support individual and community health and wellbeing at a local level.
“Many communities have been impacted by multiple disasters, including the recent flooding in NSW and parts of QLD. For these regions, economic recovery from the disasters has been severely challenged by COVID-19. For community organisations, the pandemic has hampered fundraising efforts and their capacity to provide services. Understandably, local volunteers are pretty worn out. In response, we have awarded a number of grants for projects that will relieve volunteer-fatigue and alleviate the pressures that many volunteer-led groups are dealing with.
“Rural communities gain strength and vitality when locals have places to gather and connect, so it’s not surprising that we continue to see strong demand for projects that build community resilience by investing in local community assets and infrastructure, particularly the maintenance of community halls. And, as gathering restrictions ease, we are seeing more requests for work on outdoor spaces and for community events, as people come together to strengthen community engagement and participation,” Ms Egleton said.
The Small & Vital grants stream provides funding of up to $10,000 for local initiatives that enhance the wellbeing, strength and resilience of rural communities. This round of SRC has seen 52 projects in places across all States and Territories sharing in a total of $356,342 in Small & Vital grants.
Larger Leverage grants provide funding of up to $25,000, generally for remote or very remote parts of Australia. The larger grants are intended to help overcome logistical barriers that can limit the opportunity for multifaceted projects in these regions. A total of $595,362 has been awarded to 27 projects through the Larger Leverage stream.
This round the Bushfire Recovery stream awarded a total of $637,908 in grants to 33 initiatives designed to help seed and strengthen the recovery of communities impacted by the 2019/2020 summer bushfires. Further information on these Bushfire Recovery projects is available here.
Some of the 79 Small & Vital and Larger Leverage projects awarded include:
- Cootamundra Development Corporation Limited, Cootamundra NSW – Capable Coota! – $3000 – Help volunteer organisations in Cootamundra to attract high quality executive members by providing Governance training.
- Circulanation Ltd, Borroloola NT – Indigenous Entrepreneurship Facilitators Training Manual – Language Translation – $10,000 – Support Indigenous women to develop entrepreneurship and employability through translation of facilitator’s training manual into Kriol language to enable locally-led delivery of the training program.
- MultiSkill Centre Ltd, Cloncurry QLD – Work-it-out Room – $9,910 – Improve access to social and physical wellbeing opportunities for disadvantaged youth in remote township by provision of an exercise room.
- Wudinna RSL Memorial Kindergarten, Wudinna SA – Wudinna RSL Memorial Kindergarten – $25,000 – Provide pre-school children access to safe, sun-smart outdoor educational play areas by building a permanent roof structure.
- Derwent Valley Community House Inc, New Norfolk TAS – Blair Street Community Facilities – $10,000 – Boost the use of a Community House through an upgrade of facilities.
- Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC, Wail VIC – Educate, Regenerate and Inspire – Dalki Garringa Arboretum Biodiversity Program – $25,000 – Strengthen connection to local culture through the development of a First Nations educational project.
- Environs Kimberley, Broome WA – Strengthening the Kimberley Community Seedbank: a sustainable social enterprise – $24,995 – Build Indigenous business skills and support a sustainable bushfoods industry through establishment of two seed collecting enterprises.
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by a number of generous donors, which are listed here.
The current round is accepting applications until 24 August 2021, with funds to be awarded in December 2021.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
Jump to : ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS| VIC | WA
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Australian Outward Bound Development Fund Pty Limited | Rebuilding from the Heat | Tharwa | $22,367 | |||
NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Argents Hill Hall Nambucca Valley Council | Resilience Through Food and Cooking - Restoring Argents Hill Hall Kitchen Increase local capacity to support recovery activities and increase preparedness for future disasters, through an upgrade to the kitchen at Argents Hill Hall. | Argents Hill | $24,979 | |||
Ashby Community Centre and Public Recreation Reserve Land Manager | Ashby Hall Reserve Solar Installation Ensure viability, increase preparedness for future disasters and reduce the impact of climate change through the installation of a solar system for the Ashby Community Centre. | Ashby | $14,550 | |||
Community College-Northern Inland Inc | The Barraba Community News Increase the viability of local communications post bushfires, through purchase of equipment to support publication and delivery of community newsletter. | Barraba | $22,471 | |||
Habitat for Humanity Australia as the Operator of a PBI | Safer Together: Community Bushfire Recovery and Resilience in the Blue Mountains and Southern Highlands Regions of NSW Boost recovery and preparedness for bushfires through coordination of community rebuilding, fire reduction and educational events. | Blue Mountains | $25,000 | |||
Bobin School of Arts Incorporated | Revamping our Kitchen to Meet Community Demand Strengthen the capacity of Bobin Hall, a key asset throughout the Black Summer bushfires, via the second-stage upgrade of its kitchen. | Bobin | $13,928 | |||
Jumbunna Community Pre-school & Early Intervention Centre Incorporated | Bonalbo Preschool Community Strengthening Increase community engagement and strengthen children's recovery through the installation of a natural playground and facilitating community events. | Bonalbo | $10,000 | |||
Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens Limited | Purchase of a Truck to do the Heavy Lifting Increase volunteer capacity to manage botanic gardens, through purchase of a utility vehicle to transport water and materials. | Bowral | $25,000 | |||
Nambucca Valley Phoenix Limited | The Phoenix Depot - Building Community Resilience Build community resilience, recovery and involvement through provision of a teacher, equipment and tools for the establishment of a community facility. | Bowraville | $25,000 | |||
Buxton Community Association Incorporated | Toilet Block Restoration Increase the functionality of the Buxton Hall through the upgrade of the toilet facilities, incorporating wheelchair access and a change table for families. | Buxton | $20,000 | |||
Cobargo Wellness Group | Ginger The Frog Community and Professional Arts Project – A Children's’ Bushfire Recovery Project Enhance the recovery of youth and families in remote areas of Bega Valley and Eurobodalla Shires, through the delivery of a therapeutic arts program. | Cobargo | $25,000 | |||
Cooma Chamber of Commerce Incorporated | Cooma So Much to Love Increase promotion of Cooma region through development and delivery of the "So Much to Love" social and paid media campaign. | Cooma | $25,000 | |||
Early Links Inclusion Support Service Incorporated | Kurri Kurri - Start your Engines Enhance delivery of supportive services to vulnerable populations following disaster, through the creation of a sensory room. | Kurri Kurri | $14,241 | |||
Friends of the Labyrinth - a standing sub-committee of Kyogle Community Economic Development Committee Kyogle Community Economic Development Committee | Kyogle Harmony Labyrinth: A Special Place for Healing, Celebration and Personal Reflection Ensure sustainability and build community resilience, recovery and connection through installation of an irrigation system to maintain the Kyogle Harmony Labyrinth. | Kyogle | $19,661 | |||
Lansdowne Hall Reserve Trust | Ride on Mower for Lansdowne Community Hall Reduce volunteer fatigue and increase preparedness for future fires through the purchase of a ride on mower for the Lansdowne Hall. | Lansdowne | $5,107 | |||
Maclean Branch Country Womens Association of NSW | Maclean Spring Festival and Scarecrow competition Enhance a local festival and encourage participation in recovery activities, through delivery of a community scarecrow making competition. | Maclean | $2,500 | |||
Tarana Volunteer Bushfire Brigade | Fast Track Truck Driver Training Reduce the burden on Tarana Volunteer Bushfire Brigade volunteers by providing professional HR driving lessons for 10 long term volunteers, in order for them to become fire truck drivers. | Tarana | $15,000 | |||
Larger Leverage | ||||||
Coleambally Townlife Committee Murrumbidgee Council | Coleambally Community Garden Grow community involvement and build resilience through the provision of a shed and fence to support the establishment of a new community garden in drought impacted Coleambally. | Coleambally | $14,450 | |||
RiverSmart Australia Limited | WOW - Improving Access and Inclusion for the Elderly and Vulnerable Groups Improving access for visitors to the Window on the Wetlands through the installation of a sensored automatic sliding door and some additional concrete pathways. | Warren | $13,085 | |||
Manning River Agricultural and Horticultural Society Taree Incorporated * | Activity & Storage Shed Build community connection and resilience through construction of a community meeting place. | Taree | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Berry and District Historical Society Incorporated | Renovation of the Berry Museum's Maid's Room Enhance community identity and awareness of local culture through upgrades to the local museum. | Berry | $5,430 | |||
Cootamundra Development Corporation Limited | Capable Coota! Help volunteer organisations in Cootamundra to attract high quality executive members by providing Governance training. | Cootamundra | $3,000 | |||
Australian Agricultural Centre Limited | Host an Educational Astronomy/Agriculture/Wellbeing Event in Partnership with National Science Week 2021 Provide educational events about the links between agriculture, culture and astronomy through the delivery of the STEMConnect 2021 event for up to 1000 people. | Crookwell | $9,556 | |||
Kiama Community Radio Incorporated | Equipping Kiama Community Radio Volunteer Presenters Help Kiama Community Radio commence broadcast to their community via the purchase of technical equipment and provision of training for volunteers. | Kiama | $8,874 | |||
Gunawirra Limited | Art Therapy to Heal Indigenous Minimbah Children Strengthen cultural identity and improve the wellbeing of Indigenous children through the provision of art supplies, murals, recordings, dance circle and natural fibres to support a Creative Arts Therapy Program. | Minimbah | $9,603 | |||
Tooraweenah P. A.& H. Association Inc | Tooraweenah Pasture Day Strengthen community connectivity and engagement through the delivery of the Torweenah Pasture Day event. | Tooraweenah | $2,950 | |||
Woodstock Progress Association | What's WHAT in Woodstock! Increase community participation and encourage tourism through installation of a community noticeboard and local signage upgrades. | Woodstock | $5,710 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Larger Leverage | ||||||
NT Writers Centre Inc | NT Writers Festival in Alice Springs, 26-29 August 2021 Encourage people to come together and celebrate story telling though hosting the NT Writers Festival. | Alice Springs | $24,500 | |||
Pertame School | “Ngketya Nwernaka Ilkerta Mparetyeka”: Making Our Language Strong. Pertame Master-Apprentice Project Retain Pertame Indigenous Language by passing down oral langauge skills with train the trainer Master-Apprentice language program for remote Arrente community. | Alice Springs | $25,000 | |||
Yipirinya School Council Inc | Establishing a Family/Community Centre of Engagement to Increase Access to Parents, Carers and Families Children's Education Through Building a Vibrant Aboriginal Educational Community at Yipirinya School Increase engagement with families and broader community to build stronger educational supports for Indigenous students at Yipirinya School. | Alice Springs | $25,000 | |||
Outback Alliance Ninti One Ltd | Building the Capacity of the Outback Alliance Strengthen the capacity of the Outback Alliance to advocate for Outback Australia with policy makers through resourcing and support to formally establish the entity. | National | $25,000 | |||
LiteHaus International Inc. | Digital Inclusion Program - Ngukurr School Help students to have access to technology and the internet with the purchase of fifty refurbished computers for very remote school. | Ngukurr | $12,000 | |||
Ngaruwanajirri Inc | Ngaruwanajirri Facilities Upgrade Improve Ngaruwanajirri Arts Centre’s safety by replacing wiring and switchboards and expand use of centre by upgrading air-conditioners. | Wurrumiyanga | $23,000 | |||
Tracks Inc | Dhilala Walu – In The Now Enhance senior citizen health and vitality through a dance program that builds social connection and celebrates Indigenous culture. | Yirrkala | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Circulanation Ltd | Indigenous Entrepreneurship Facilitators Training Manual: Language Translation Support Indigenous women to develop entrepreneurship and employability through translation of facilitator's training manual into Kriol language to enable locally led delivery of the training program. | Borroloola | $10,000 | |||
Harts Range Amateur Race Club Inc | First Aid Kits Increase community safety with provision of first aid and snake bite kits at remote community sporting complex. | Harts Range | $323 | |||
St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc | Volunteer Equipment Kit Upgrades for Katherine Rodeo and Campdraft Event Health Services Improve safety and comply with new COVID-19 infection control guidelines by updating St John Ambulance Resuscitation First Aid Kit Bags. | Katherine | $10,000 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Capricorn Film Festival Inc | SHARKO. Inspire, Connect, Assist Support mental health recovery, engaging men through a documentary to then participate in mental health and wellbeing workshops. | Gladstone Central | $25,000 | |||
Laidley Community Centre Inc | Improvements to Community Facility to Increase Capacity Enhance recovery activities delivered at the Mulgowie Hall, increasing comfort and amenity through installation of air conditioning and replacement of aging picnic tables. | Mulgowie | $25,000 | |||
Rathdowney and District Memorial Grounds Association Incorporated | Natural Disaster Preparedness - Electrical Masterplan for Emergency Response Facilities Enhance community activities and support community preparedness for future emergency evacuations by developing an electricity supply masterplan for the Rathdowney Memorial Grounds. | Rathdowney | $13,420 | |||
Larger Leverage | ||||||
Towers Players Inc | Paving the way for Volunteers Strengthen and increase community participation in the Arts by upgrading performance facilities. | Charters Towers | $25,000 | |||
Kullilli Bulloo River Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | Dika-gala punu ŋali yanta-gala - ‘We are going back to Country’ Support healing and the preservation of culture through the provision of accomodation, transport and meals at inaugural Back to Country event for the Kullilli people during a NAIDOC Week. | Thargomindah | $25,000 | |||
Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Inc | SwimWest Improve safety and awareness by implementing a drowning prevention initiative across the remote Shire of Winton. | Winton | $25,000 | |||
The Youth Network NQ Inc * | Lids4Kids Social Enterprise Support climate resilience and economic recovery from floods and COVID-19, by contributing to machinery for the expansion of the Lids4Kids social enterprise. | Townsville | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Alpha District Tourism & Development Assoc. Inc. | History Signs for Pine Hill Cemetery and Alpha Old Cemetery Boost economic development and tourism and enhance community identity through installing historical signage at the Pine Hill Cemetery and Alpha Old Cemetery. | Alpha | $6,420 | |||
Banana Shire Community Arts Assoc Inc | Restore, Refurbish, Revive: Reconnecting Community Encourage social interaction and promote cultural activity by restoring the community Arts building. | Biloela | $9,405 | |||
Lions Club of Cecil Plains Inc | Portable PA System Enhance community activities and increase access through provision of audio equipment for local Lions Club. | Cecil Plains | $4,707 | |||
MultiSkill Centre Ltd | Work-it-out Room Improve access to social and physical wellbeing opportunities for disadvantaged youth in remote township by provision of an exercise room. | Cloncurry | $9,910 | |||
QCWA Branch Esk | Painting Exterior of the Esk QCWA Hall Owned by ESK QCWA Branch Increase community pride and support local recovery through refurbishment of the Esk CWA hall. | Esk | $8,000 | |||
Gympie & District Landcare Group Incorporated | New Trailer Improve native flora and fauna along the Mary River through provision of a new trailer to support control of invasive weeds. | Gympie | $5,000 | |||
Atherton-Herberton Historic Railway Inc | Access for All Expand the use of the Atherton Historic Railway through provision of an all-access pathway and ramp. | Herberton | $2,960 | |||
Innisfail Community Band Incorporated | Broadening the Performance Impact and Capability of the Innisfail Community Band Encourage people to come together and interact as a community by providing equipment to support COVID safe music events provided by the Innisfail Community Band. | Innisfail | $4,228 | |||
Johnstone Region Landcare Group Inc | Essential Equipment Upgrade for Community Group Activities Boost volunteer support and retention through upgrading equipment and kitchen appliances for rural landcare group. | Innisfail | $4,000 | |||
Kalbar Progress Association Inc | Light Up Kalbar Christmas Tree Boost community connection and identity by installing a new outdoor Christmas tree and decorations to be displayed annually during the Kalbar Light Up Festival. | Kalbar | $10,000 | |||
Taabinga State School Parents and Citizens Association | Extension of Play Area Encourage children to be active and families to be involved in their education through improving the outdoor play area at Taabinga State School. | Kingaroy | $10,000 | |||
QCWA Branch Abergowrie & Long Pocket | Take Your Seat Ladies Increase community participation and amenity through the provision of new seating at the community hall. | Long Pocket | $9,660 | |||
Monto State Primary School P&C Association | Building a Love of Reading in Childhood School Based Project Increase student engagement and learning outcomes by providing new reading materials at Monto State Primary School. | Monto | $3,000 | |||
North Burnett Community Service Inc. | Mundubbera Community Garden Group Encourage community resilience and involvement through forming a community garden group; including establishment of a garden, launch and a series of events. | Mundubbera | $6,974 | |||
Peak Crossing State Primary School P & C Association | Production of Commemorative Book to Mark the 150th Anniversary of Opening of Peak Crossing State Primary School and Restoration of a World War I Honour Board Destroyed in a Fire Enhance community identity and improve educational outcomes through publishing a commemorative book and restoring honour board to celebrate 150 years of Peak Crossing State Primary School. | Peak Crossing | $9,492 | |||
Theodore Early Childhood Centre Association Inc. | Xtreme 1 Servo Bulls N Barrels Bonanza 2021 by Theodore Early Childhood Centre, Supply of Ambulance, Security, Lighting and ATM Onsite for Event Encourage community connection and support economic recovery by providing safety, security and other event enhancements for the “Bulls N Barrels Bonanza” annual community event. | Theodore | $5,500 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Advance Kingscote Progress Association | Igniting Kingscote Through Art Enhance economic and social recovery, through installation of silo art attraction at the entrance of Kingscote. | Kingscote | $25,000 | |||
Kingscote Mens Shed Inc | Connection Through Activity for Men Living on Kangaroo Island Increase opportunities to support local connectedness and social recovery, through restoration of a local historic Wharf Trolley. | Kingscote | $3,683 | |||
Foodbank of South Australia Inc | Foodbank SA Bush Fire Zone Food Relief Program Increase access to food for disaster impacted residents, through supporting Foodbank SA to purchase additional supplies. | Lobethal | $25,000 | |||
Larger Leverage | ||||||
Wudinna RSL Memorial Kindergarten | Wudinna RSL Memorial Kindergarten Provide pre-school children access to safe, sun-smart outdoor educational play areas by building a permanent roof structure. | Wudinna | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Cradock Heritage Group The Flinders Ranges Council | Cradock Memorial Garden Bore Water Treatment Encourage people to come together by enhancing an outdoor community space. | Cradock | $3,270 | |||
Cummins Community Garden Cummins Memorial Recreation Centre Inc | Cummins Community Garden - Social Hub Encourage community wellbeing and engagement by enhancing facilities. | Cummins | $7,160 | |||
Joanna Community Hall Inc | Renovation Rescue - Joanna Hall Kitchen Boost the use of a community hall through the upgrade of a kitchen and improving facilities. | Joanna | $10,000 | |||
Regional Development Australia Yorke and Mid North Inc | Peterborough Community Enterprises - Retail Coffee and Training for the Community Bakery Support youth engagement and skill development by initiating a social enterprise that will deliver workforce training. | Peterborough | $10,000 | |||
Country Life Compassion | Volunteer Training Support volunteer skill development by delivering a training workshop designed to enhance community engagement. | Strathalbyn | $3,450 | |||
Walker Flat and District Progress Association Inc | Purchase of Tipper Trailer Improve the organisation’s ability to support and service the community through the purchase of a fit for purpose trailer to be used for conservation and recycling programs. | Wongulla | $5,605 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Larger Leverage | ||||||
Impression Bay Community Development Association Inc | Opening up Access to the Premaydena Heritage Garden Encourage people in the community to access a heritage garden through the construction of an all-abilities pathway. | Premaydena | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
King Island Natural Resource Management Group Inc | Website Rebuild and Refresh Strengthen community connection to the natural environment and provide conservation information through the development of a website. | Currie | $3,625 | |||
George Town Neighbourhood House Inc | Community Garden Improve access to healthy food and educational activities by developing a community garden project. | George Town | $10,000 | |||
Derwent Valley Community House Inc | Blair Street Community Facilities Boost the use of a Community House through an upgrade of facilities. | New Norfolk | $10,000 | |||
Wynyard Volunteer Marine Rescue Surf Life Saving in Tasmania Inc | Expansion of First Aid Capabilities at Wynyard Volunteer Marine Rescue Improve community safety and wellbeing through expansion of training and lifesaving equipment. | Wynyard | $9,873 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery | ||||||
Gippsland East Local Learning & Employment Network | Learn at the Hub Increase access to skill development and training that supports employment, through engaging a coordinator to initiate programs at the newly established Bairnsdale Hub. | Bairnsdale | $25,000 | |||
The Beechworth Chaingang Inc | Beechworth Mountain Bike Park Trail Expansion Feasibility Study and Plan Increase local volunteer capacity to progress expansion of bike trails around Beechworth through development of a feasibility plan. | Beechworth | $5,760 | |||
Bemm River Mens Shed Bemm River Progress and Improvement Association Inc | Bemm River Mens Shed Upgrade - Toilet and Kitchen Boost community recovery and connection via upgrades to the Men's Shed toilet and kitchen facilities. | Bemm River | $16,422 | |||
Corryong & District Memorial Public Hall Inc | Steps to Renewal Increase local pride and connection to place through repairs to the historic stair case at Corryong hall. | Corryong | $25,000 | |||
Destination Gippsland Ltd | Event School Strengthen economic recovery and social engagement in bushfire affected communities through event coaching. | Buchan | $25,000 | |||
Mallacoota and District Business and Tourism Association Inc | Connecting Business Owners Increase capacity and capability of local businesses to recover post-Black Summer bushfires through training and networking activities. | Mallacoota | $25,000 | |||
Mallacoota and District Historical Society Inc | Native Bush Food Walk Increase connection to place and restore the local environment, through establishment of a native bush food walk around the Mallacoota Museum. | Mallacoota | $25,000 | |||
Marlo Ratepayers and Residents Association | Snowy Estuary Sculptures Increase connection to place and enhance public spaces, through the installation of local fauna sculptures in public spaces. | Marlo | $25,000 | |||
Moyhu Recreation | Greasy Inclusion Improve facilities that support local connectedness and delivery of activities through, upgrade inadequate infrastructure at Moyhu Recreation Reserve. | Moyhu | $13,819 | |||
Upper Gundowring Recreation Rooms Inc A 8466 | Upgrades to Upper Gundowring Hall Improve the accessibility and amenity of the community meeting place via upgrades to the community hall. | Upper Gundowring | $25,000 | |||
Larger Leverage | ||||||
Bendigo Foodshare | Mission Possible: A Sustainable New Home for Bendigo Foodshare Enhance food security and wellbeing of communities through the installation of renewable energy at the Foodshare warehouse. | Bendigo | $25,000 | |||
Central Highlands Rural Health | Beds Ain't Beds Improve comfort and safety for aged care residents through the provision of specialised beds. | Creswick | $25,000 | |||
Darlingford Upper Goulburn Nursing Home | Living Well in the Fourth Age - Comfort, Dignity and Connections Boost the health and wellbeing of nursing home residents and respite patients by purchasing specialised diagnostic and mobility equipment. | Eildon | $19,598 | |||
Zoe Support Australia | The Wheels on the Bus Go Round & Round Improve access to educational and social programs for young mothers and their children by providing a reliable transport service via the purchase of a vehicle. | Mildura | $25,000 | |||
Mumbannar Recreation Reserve | Renew the Loo Stage 4 Encourage greater access to a community gathering space by providing an all abilities bathroom and accessible entrance ramp. | Mumbannar | $12,915 | |||
Redbank Public Hall Reserve Committee of Management | Water Storage for Township Bushfire Protection Increase preparedness for future disaster events through the installation of a water tank. | Redbank | $16,600 | |||
Woods Farming & Heritage Museum Inc. | Cooling and Heating for our Future Boost the use and comfort of a community museum through the installation of a climate control system | Rupanyup | $14,219 | |||
Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Committee of Management Inc | Tarwin Lower Hall Rejuvenation Support connectivity and community engagement through the upgrade of weatherboards at a well utilised hall. | Tarwin Lower | $25,000 | |||
Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC | Educate, Regenerate and Inspire - Dalki Garringa Arboretum Biodiversity Program Strengthen connection to local culture through the development of a First Nations educational project. | Wail | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Avenel Active | Digital Literacy Skills Program for Seniors - Be Connected Improve connections and skills in older people by providing a digital literacy hub and training. | Avenel | $8,354 | |||
Kooyoora Women's Network Inc | Bridgewater Railway Station - Community Food Garden Foster knowledge and improve access to healthy food by establishing a community garden precinct. | Bridgewater On Loddon | $10,000 | |||
The Pebble Church Heritage Association Inc | Rain Water Tank Project Encourage the expanded use of a community venue through the installation of a water tank. | Carapooee | $1,995 | |||
Health Futures Australia Ltd | S.H.I.F.T Healthy Lunch Kitchen Enhance food security for school children via new kitchen equipment to produce healthy lunches. | Daylesford | $10,000 | |||
Kooreh Soldiers Memorial Hall Committee St Arnaud Community Resource Centre Inc | 2021 Kooreh Soldiers Memorial Hall External Painting Upgrade Expand the use of the community hall and preserve the facility by painting the hall exterior. | Kooreh | $3,606 | |||
Maldon Museum and Archives Association Inc | Delivering our History Increase volunteer capacity by investing in shared community equipment. | Maldon | $5,690 | |||
Gippsland Employment Skills Training Inc | Digital Literacy and Call Centre Customer Service Training Upgrade Expand employment opportunities for job seekers by purchasing technology for digital literacy training. | Moe | $1,938 | |||
Moorngag Public Hall and Recreation Reserve | Painting and Heating of Community Hall Encourage people to come together by improving the comfort and amenity of a public hall. | Moorngag | $8,249 | |||
The Scout Association of Australia Victorian Branch | Projector and Screen Support lifelong learning and skills in younger people through the purchase of audio-visual equipment for training and educational activities. | Rainbow | $1,955 | |||
Rupanyup Public Hall Committee | Rupanyup Hall Curtain Replacement Strengthen community connection and engagement through improvements to a well utilised public hall. | Rupanyup | $10,000 | |||
Sandy Point Community Power | Purchase and Installation of Energy Storage Batteries at the Sandy Point Community Centre Boost safety and disaster preparedness by installing a solar battery storage system at the local community centre. | Sandy Point | $9,800 | |||
Trentham Neighbourhood Centre Inc | Trentham Youth Group - Creating Emerging Community Leaders Encourage youth engagement and improve social wellbeing by establishing a youth group. | Trentham | $10,000 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Larger Leverage | ||||||
Environs Kimberley | Strengthening the Kimberley Community Seedbank: a Sustainable Social Enterprise Build Indigenous business skills and support a sustainable bushfoods industry through establishment of two seed collecting enterprises. | Broome | $24,995 | |||
Kununurra Agricultural Society Inc | Heads Up and Smile, it's Showtime! Build a healthy, connected community via children's activities and workshops that increase attendance and encourage more local involvement in the local Agricultural Show. | Kununurra | $20,000 | |||
Small & Vital | ||||||
Augusta & Districts Community Childcare Centre Inc. | Improve the Educational Resources of our Community Childcare Centre for 0-12 year olds, with a Unique Focus on Intergenerational Activities and Nature Play Grow enrichment opportunities for early childhood development by providing nature based play equipment at new and only long day care childcare service in Augusta. | Augusta | $10,000 | |||
Kununurra Toy & Puzzle Library | Toy Rejuvenation Project 2021 Support rejuvenation toy library's favourite toys, reducing landfill, with purchase of tools and equipment for toy fixing and repairs program. | Kununurra | $2,070 | |||
Lake Grace CWA | Refurbishment of CWA Lake Grace Expand the use of local facilities and improve ambience and comfort of CWA Hall with refurbishment of building. | Lake Grace | $10,000 | |||
Dismantle | Meaningful Engagement for Youth in Remote Indigenous Communities Build school engagement through delivery of interactive bicycle re-building program that helps students master technical prowess, engineering, mathematics and physical skills. | Yiyili, Mueller Ranges | $5,000 | |||
* These grants align to specific donor preferences. |
Includes more than $640,000 to support 2019-20 bushfire recovery
FRRR has awarded $1,062,484 in grants for 85 projects that will help boost remote, rural and regional communities across Australia, through its Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.

The grants awarded will go toward a broad array of inspiring initiatives that will strengthen and build the long-term viability and vitality of smaller remote, rural, and regional communities across Australia, including projects to support community healing and renewal following the 2019/2020 bushfires.
Grants range from $2,700 to help the South Australian Beachport community access lifesaving equipment, through to a $25,000 grant to improve the security and amenities at the Corryong Community Hall in Victoria.
The SRC program is collaboratively-funded and offers two streams of funding. Small & Vital awards grants up to $10,000 for locally-led initiatives that build resilience and enhance the vibrancy of rural Australia by addressing the needs identified by the community. This round of SRC has seen 49 projects sharing in a total of $420,003 in Small & Vital grants.
The second stream provides grants up to $25,000 for projects designed to help seed and strengthen the recovery of regions impacted by the Black Summer bushfires. Thirty-six bushfire recovery initiatives have been awarded a total of $642,481 in this round of SRC grants.
Natalie Egleton, CEO of FRRR, said that over the past year rural people have demonstrated the true meaning of resilience and determination and continued to find ways of addressing the needs of their communities.
“The pandemic has highlighted that community groups need to be agile and able to adapt and respond to changing circumstances. To do this successfully, they need to be well resourced, with facilities, equipment and the right knowledge, skills and capabilities. The pandemic has also reinforced the importance of community-led initiatives that promote individual and community health and social wellbeing.”
“Several grassroots solutions designed to support these key initiatives and develop these vital skills have been awarded grants in this round of SRC, including the Oura Oura House – Interpretation Room project in Cygnet, Tasmania, which will strengthen connection to local Aboriginal culture, and in Biggenden, Queensland, the primary school is supporting student health and wellbeing through an amenities upgrade.
“Recovery in bushfire-affected regions has been hampered by COVID-19 restrictions, but local organisations are still seeking to do what they can to meet the local priorities in their community. This round we saw an increase in requests to fund projects that will provide access to services and activities as impacted communities begin to resume normal activities and reconnect one year on from the fires. This includes Tenterfield in NSW, where a series of creative workshops will support the social and mental health of locals.
“Improving and repairing infrastructure is also an important part of the recovery process for many of these communities. These meeting places, like Katanning’s central shopping precinct in Western Australia and the local Hall in Charleston, South Australia, played a vital role during the bushfires, providing the community with a safe place to gather during the fires, or as a space to gather in order to reconnect and seek support after the disaster,” Ms Egleton explained.
Some of the 85 projects awarded include:
- Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd, NSW – 35th Anniversary Celebration – $9,443 – Celebrate WAMS’ 35 years of service in the community by holding a series of events throughout 2021.
- Careflight Limited, NT – Obstetrics Training for CareFlight Flight Nurses – $8,800 – Improve safety and health outcomes for babies and mothers from remote communities with Midwifery Training for Careflight nurses.
- Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Community Radio Association Inc, QLD – Stanthorpe Community Radio Transmission Equipment – $9,773 – Increase communication of local news, events and emergency information, by supporting the establishment of a community radio station.
- Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation, SA – Irish Well Hut Cultural Heritage Museum Development – $9,300 – Help people gain an awareness of local culture through the provision of display material for a museum.
- East Coast Regional Development Organisation Inc, TAS – Raising the Roof on the Bread Oven – $5,332 – Encourage people to come together by redeveloping a community gathering space.
- Corryong Neighbourhood House Inc, VIC – Giving Youth a Voice – $25,000 – Increase youth representation in community recovery and development, through employment of youth workers to support youth leadership in the Upper Murray.
- Fitzgerald Biosphere Group Inc, WA – Dancing in the Dirt Gala Ball – A Community Event – $5,000 – Build community wellbeing and strengthen mental health by supporting ‘Dancing in the Dirt’ Gala for small, drought stricken community.
The SRC program is collaboratively supported by a number of generous donors, which are listed here – https://frrr.org.au/funding/place/strengthening-rural-communities/.
The next round of SRC applications is currently being assessed and will be announced by June 2021. The current round is accepting applications until 25 May 2021, with funds to be awarded in September.
Visit here for more information on FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program and other grant programs to strengthen local non-profits, community groups, volunteers, and to provide opportunities for skills, networks and leadership development.
To support grants like this through FRRR, make a tax-deductible donation at frrr.org.au/giving/.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects are below.
Jump to: NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA
Organisation | Project | Location | Grant | |||
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NEW SOUTH WALES | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery Projects | ||||||
Bega Valley Meals on Wheels Co-operative Ltd | Bega Valley Mobile Community Freezer Increase food security, including for future disasters, through the purchase of a mobile freezer. | Bega | $16,000 | |||
Bermagui Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Inc | Keeping Bermagui Connected & Safe Boost communication capacity during and before natural disasters through the purchase of wireless computer and printer equipment, and re-establishing signage for the 17 km Heritage Trail. | Bermagui | $15,373 | |||
Bermagui Pre School Co-operative Society Limited | The Cobargo / Bermagui Growing-Growers Project 2021 with Costa Georgiadis & Paul West Increase social connectedness and local food security in fire-affected community, through delivery of collaborative preschool garden activities and Costa Georgiadis events. | Bermagui | $25,000 | |||
Burragate Rural Fire Service | Office Equipment for the Burragate Fire Shed Boost the community's ability to prepare for future disasters by purchasing computer and office supplies to support Burragate Rural Fire Service. | Burragate | $2,953 | |||
Delegate Progress Association Inc | Recovery BBQ Support community connection and recovery by installing an electric barbeque at Memorial Park to host community barbeques and debrief events for the bushfire-affected community. | Delegate | $15,000 | |||
Eden Mountain Bike Club Inc - Eden Community Access Centre Incorporated | Eden Mountain Bike Trails Design a community-driven mountain bike trail in the Eden region to support economic recovery, through development of Environmental Impact Study and Concept Plans. | Eden | $25,000 | |||
Eungai Hall Section 355 Committee of ManagemenNambucca Valley Council | Kitchen Upgrade for Community Use and Resilience Expand the use of the Community Hall by upgrading the kitchen facilities to allow for more community events and activities to occur. | Eungai Creek | $12,441 | |||
Ewingar Theatricks - Clarence Valley Council | Theatrical Production Support the community's recovery by bringing people together to deliver a locally-set play. | Ewingar | $14,460 | |||
Glen Innes Severn Council | Wytaliba Rises - Sustainable Community Music Events Encourage people to come together and support recovery by providing equipment for music events. | Diehard, Wytaliba | $9,267 | |||
Glenrac Incorporated | Providing Homes for our Hollow Nesting Species Encourage local species back to their habitat following the bushfires, through the creation of nesting boxes at facilitated workshops. | Glen Innes | $19,756 | |||
Granite Borders Landcare Committee Incorporated | Reconnecting Communities - Workshops Focusing on Health and Wellbeing for Fire-Affected Villages in the Tenterfield LGA Reduce social isolation and support community recovery, through the delivery of workshops in remote towns across the Tenterfield Shire. | Tenterfield | $25,000 | |||
Lawrence Historical Society Incorporated | Workshop for Sharing, Supporting and Skills Support community recovery and increase volunteer engagement at Lawrence Historical Society by building a new workshop shed. | Lawrence | $15,820 | |||
Make a Difference PMQ Incorporated | M.A.D. Mobile Food Van Increase capacity to support outreach to homeless and vulnerable populations in fire-affected communities, through fit-out of a mobile food van and construction of an event stage. | Port Macquarie | $25,000 | |||
Make It Tenterfield Incorporated | Creativity Abound Workshops Support social and mental health recovery through the delivery of creative and supportive community-based workshops. | Tenterfield | $24,000 | |||
Marlee Rural Fire Brigade | Marlee Safer Place Upgrade Increase preparedness for future disasters, through upgrade to central meeting space to create a Neighbourhood Safer Place for the community. | Marlee | $15,205 | |||
Mingoola Hall Management Committee | Bringing Mingoola Community Together to Celebrate our Uniquely Beautiful Environment Strengthen community connection and recovery in Mingoola via the delivery of the inaugural Mingoola Big River Picnic event. | Mingoola | $10,000 | |||
Monaro Early Intervention Service Incorporated | Wheelchair Access to Sensory Garden Improved access to sensory garden to support wellbeing of children affected by fires, through construction of a ramp at early intervention service. | Cooma | $19,000 | |||
Nowendoc Ladies Auxilery | Keep Us Fit and Healthy Increase health, wellbeing and individual recovery, through delivery of weekly exercise sessions for ageing community members in Nowendoc. | Nowendoc | $12,000 | |||
Nowendoc Memorial Hall Land Manager | Save Us From Frosty Toes and Nose! Increase comfort and amenity at the Nowendoc Memorial Hall to support community recovery, through the installation of air conditioning. | Nowendoc | $25,000 | |||
Nymboida P&C Association | Establish a Nymboida Community Kitchen by Upgrading the Nymboida P&C Kitchen Facilities to Complement the Nymboida PS Community Vegetable Garden Increase capacity to cater for school and community recovery and preparedness activities, through the upgrade of the school kitchen / canteen area at Nymboida School. | Nymboida | $25,000 | |||
Rotary Club of Guyra - Guyra Garden Club | The Guyra Spring Flower Festival 2021 incorporating a Memorial Avenue and a Mandala Garden Deliver the inaugural annual 'Guyra Spring Flower Festival' in 2021 and plant a Memorial Avenue and Mandala Garden to honour service people. | Guyra | $10,000 | |||
Wilsons Creek Community Hall Inc | Prepare, Respond and Recover - Wilsons Creek, Huonbrook, & Wanganui Increase preparedness for future disasters through resourcing and upgrading the local hall as a local evacuation centre. | Wilsons Creek | $23,078 | |||
Wingham Showground Land Manager | Acknowledging Our Heritage, Respecting our Future Strengthen sense of place and connectedness during recovery by erecting four Billboards displaying historically significant photographs of the Showgrounds. | Wingham | $5,920 | |||
Small & Vital Projects | ||||||
Burringbar Community Association Incorporated | Burringbar Village Community Plan - Priority Projects Build community capacity through the collective development of a Community Plan. | Burringbar | $8,934 | |||
Jiggi School of Arts Incorporated | Strengthen and Increase Community Participation by Upgrading Community Facilities Increase community participation via a kitchen upgrade to the Jiggi Hall. | Jiggi, Georgica, Mountain Top | $9,012 | |||
Carinda Hall Committee - Let's Dance Carinda Tribute Committee Incorporated | Cooling our Hall Increase the comfort and use of the Carinda Diggers Hall by installing six new fans. | Carinda | $10,000 | |||
Central West Leadership Academy Limited | Project Perseverance Enhance knowledge and capacity in STEM learning through free Space Science workshops to primary school students. | Dubbo | $7,650 | |||
Goolgowie CWACountry Womens Association of NSW | CWA Room Improvement Build community capacity through the refurbishment of the Goolgowi CWA hall. | Goolgowi | $9,033 | |||
Henty Public School Parents & Citizens Association | Henty Community Garden Empower the local school community through the development of a Community Garden. | Henty | $8,100 | |||
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Ltd | 35th Anniversary Celebration Celebrate WAMS' 35 years of services in the community by holding a series of events throughout 2021. | Walgett | $9,443 | |||
NORTHERN TERRITORY | ||||||
Small & Vital Projects | ||||||
NTSV - Careflight Limited | Obstetrics Training for CareFlight Flight Nurses Improve safety and health outcomes for babies and mothers from remote communities with Midwifery Training for Careflight nurses. | Darwin | $8,800 | |||
Hermannsburg Potters Aboriginal Corporation | Hermannsburg Potters Men's Development Project Develop income earning and self-employment opportunities in very remote community through provision of Men's Group Ceramics Workshops. | Hermannsburg | $9,850 | |||
Nhulunbuy Corporation Limited | Inspire Week: Health Services Career Pathways Festival for Young People in Nhulunbuy Upskill young people with first aid training and encourage youth to pursue employment opportunities in the medical sector with a Health Careers Expo for High School students. | Nhulunbuy | $10,000 | |||
The Castle Incorporated | Drovers Memorial Park Restoration Provide opportunities for remote community to gather through watering system for Drovers Memorial Park. | Newcastle Waters | $10,000 | |||
Wagait Arts Group Inc | May Art Month (Part of Wagait Arts Festival) Provide opportunity to participate in the arts through nine community arts workshops in the lead up to the Wagait Arts Festival. | Wagait Beach | $4,500 | |||
QUEENSLAND | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery Projects | ||||||
Atherton Men's Shed Incorporated | Enlarging Atherton Men's Shed Space Support local men, and projects benefiting the wider community, through expansion of Atherton Men's Shed workspace. | Atherton | $9,000 | |||
Charters Towers Rural Fire Brigade | Interactive Screen for Training Increased rural fire brigade's ability to deliver training and presentations, through the purchase of an interactive screen. | Charters Towers | $6,435 | |||
Creative Recovery Network | Disaster Ready Regions - CQRASN 'Shine Bright' Creative Recovery Training Boost community's ability to recover from disasters through creative recovery training for practitioners and community leaders. | Bundaberg | $20,000 | |||
Friends of Amamoor Inc | Amamoor Rest Room Upgrade Increase capacity to deliver community events and support local recovery via tourism, through upgrade of public toilets. | Amamoor | $10,000 | |||
Stanthorpe and Granite Belt Community Radio Association Inc | Stanthorpe Community Radio Transmission Equipment Increase communication of local news, events and emergency information, by supporting the establishment of a community radio station. | Stanthorpe | $9,773 | |||
Small & Vital Projects | ||||||
Act for Kids Limited | Specialist Abecedarian Playgroups Foster love of learning and prepare young children for school and beyond with specialist playgroups and parent support in Roma region. | Roma | $10,000 | |||
Augathella and District Progress Association Incorporated | Stories From the Grave: Reconnecting With Our Heritage to Develop a Sense of Place In Our Communities Increase community pride and resilience through local history project, mapping graves in the Augathella area. | Augathella | $6,359 | |||
Biggenden Primary P&C Association | Student Retreat for Everyday Living, Social and Emotional Support Support student health and wellbeing with refurbished school bathroom and upgraded kitchen appliances for school breakfast program. | Biggenden | $9,705 | |||
Central & Upper Burnett District Home for the Aged | Gunther Village Curtain Project Enhance environment and improve comfort in Gunther Aged Care Home with installation of new curtains. | Gayndah | $10,000 | |||
Central Highlands Science Centre Incorporated | Filling the Discovery Space Void Inspire students to engage with science and become the budding scientists and inventors of the future with new, educational science exhibit. | Emerald | $10,000 | |||
Chrrup Limited | Podcast Series: Community Driven Promote volunteering and community leadership through podcast series with local community champions. | Emerald | $5,000 | |||
Gympie Medical Transport Inc | Volunteer Services & Training Desk and Fleet Management Desk Support volunteers to provide seniors transport to medical services. | Gympie | $6,500 | |||
Longreach Regional Enterprise Incorporated | Longreach, 4730: Live, Work and Play Promote liveability and lifestyle opportunities in Longreach to attract new residents, via three promotional videos. | Longreach | $10,000 | |||
Mundubbera Baptist Church | Upgrade to Toilets Increase attendance at monthly market and other community events with upgrade of bathroom facilities to all abilities access. | Mundubbera | $10,000 | |||
National Trust of Australia (Queensland) Limited | James Cook Museum - Bama Dreaming Support a unique cultural and historical tourism experience, The Gaamay Dreaming Track, through interpretative signage at James Cook Museum. | Cooktown | $9,000 | |||
Queensland Police-Citizens Youth Welfare Association | Healthy Body, Mind and Life - Small Schools Provide educational opportunities to rural youth and support a smoother transition to High School for remote students with Life Skills program. | Mount Murchison | $10,000 | |||
Rattler Railway Company Ltd | Sustainable Stations Project Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and operational overheads of not-for-profit tourism venture, the Red Rattler Railway, providing social and economic benefits for the region. | Amamoor | $10,000 | |||
SOUTH AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery Projects | ||||||
Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation - Flinders Foundation | Mental Health First Aid Training - Kangaroo Island & Adelaide Hills Increase access to support for community members through the delivery of Mental Health First Aid Training to five bushfire-impacted communities. | Lobethal | $25,000 | |||
Charleston Community Centre Inc | Establishing a Charleston Community Hub Increase use and amenity at the Charleston Hall to support recovery, through installation of air conditioning and upgrade to power supply. | Charleston | $25,000 | |||
Penneshaw Progress Association Inc | Penneshaw Town Hall Evacuation Centre Catering Facilities Increase preparedness for future disaster events by upgrading the kitchen at the Penneshaw Town Hall. | Penneshaw | $25,000 | |||
Rotary Club of Onkaparinga Inc | Onkaparinga Rotary Fencing Project Enable volunteers to support community recovery through the purchase of tools, materials, and equipment. | Lobethal | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital Projects | ||||||
Arno Bay District Bowling Club Inc | Barbeque Roof Expand the use of a community facility by installing a covered area in an outdoor space to make it more comfortable and welcoming. | Arno Bay | $9,526 | |||
Beachport Surf Life Saving Club Inc | Defibrillator at Council Toilet Block Help the community access lifesaving equipment through the purchase of a defibrillator. | Beachport | $2,700 | |||
Morgan Volunteer Support Group Inc | Meals on Wheels Support Vehicle Improve community health by supporting a volunteer meal service, through the purchase of a new vehicle. | Morgan | $10,000 | |||
Nharangga Aboriginal Progress Association Inc | Keeping it Safe in the Kitchen Improve the Association's ability to support and service the community, through a kitchen upgrade. | Moonta | $9,858 | |||
Nipapanha Community Aboriginal Corporation | Irish Well Hut Cultural Heritage Museum Development Help people gain an awareness of local culture through the provision of display material for a museum. | Nepabunna | $9,300 | |||
TASMANIA | ||||||
Small & Vital Projects | ||||||
Derwent Valley Arts Inc | Travelling Arts in the Derwent Valley Encourage people in the community to access arts events by purchasing a portable all-abilities toilet. | New Norfolk | $10,000 | |||
East Coast Regional Development Organisation Inc | Raising the Roof on the Bread Oven Encourage people to come together by redeveloping a community gathering space. | Triabunna | $5,332 | |||
South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corp | Oura Oura House - Interpretation Room Strengthen connection to local culture through the development of an Aboriginal history and philosophy program. | Cygnet | $7,824 | |||
VICTORIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery Projects | ||||||
Corryong and District Community Youthclub Inc | Refurbishment of the Corryong Youth Hall to Better Support the Community Increase amenity and security at Corryong community hall to support community recovery activities, through upgrade to meeting area and storage space. | Corryong - Upper Murray | $25,000 | |||
Corryong Neighbourhood House Inc | Giving Youth a Voice Increase youth representation in community recovery and development, through employment of youth workers to support youth leadership in the Upper Murray. | Corryong | $25,000 | |||
Upper Murray Innovation Foundation | Power to the People Boost and strengthen economic recovery and promote climate friendly travel, through installation of Electric Vehicle charger at Walwa. | Walwa | $25,000 | |||
Small & Vital Projects | ||||||
Glenelg & Southern Grampians Local Learning & Employment Network | Support, Encourage and Inspire (Standing Tall, Future Leaders, Young Leaders) Grow ways to support the educational outcomes of disadvantaged and disengaged students by providing train-the-trainer workshops to teachers and mentors in the community. | Heywood | $9,960 | |||
Anam Cara House Colac Inc | Palliative Volunteer Support and Co-ordination Support volunteer engagement and skill through conducting online palliative care training via a community hospice. | Colac | $7,777 | |||
Derrinallum Park Inc | Picnic Tables Boost the use of a community reserve through the upgrade of worn-out seating, making the space comfortable and welcoming. | Derrinallum | $6,380 | |||
Drop In Centre - Wycheproof | Buloke Bright Sparks Help children have better access to social and educational opportunities by providing equipment for use in a program designed specifically to support them. | Wycheproof | $5,108 | |||
Indigo Valley Landcare Group Inc | Nature in the Neighbourhood Workshop Series Encourage community to be active and involved in local conservation through the delivery of a series of Landcare workshops. | Indigo Valley | $3,950 | |||
Inglewood & Districts Health Service | Enhancing the IDHS Residential Aged Care Outdoor Environment Improve health and wellbeing for residents of the local aged care hostel by providing an outdoor area that caters for people with specialised needs. | Inglewood | $10,000 | |||
Murray Human Services Inc | Kyabram Supported Employment Program Improve employment prospects for people living with a disability in Kyabram, by delivering a program that engages local representatives. | Kyabram | $8,951 | |||
Nagambie Healthcare Inc | Creating Moments that Matter - Connectedness in Regional Aged Care Improve the health and wellbeing of people in residential care through the development of an outdoor gathering space. | Nagambie | $10,000 | |||
Rushworth Community House Inc | Upgrade of Rushworth Community Garden Expand the use of a community garden by re-landscaping the area to allow people with mobility issues to gain access to plots. | Rushworth | $6,500 | |||
St Kilda Mums | Eureka Mums - Time to Grow Project Improve the organisation's ability to support and service the community through equipping a warehouse space that is used for material aid support. | Central Highlands Region (incl Ballarat) | $9,951 | |||
Stanhope Recreation Reserve Committee of Management | Stanhope Community Recreation Precinct Project Strengthen connectivity and engagement through the development of a recreation reserve, a well-utilised gathering space in the town's precinct. | Stanhope | $10,000 | |||
Taggerty Community Progress Group Inc | Easy Access for All Improve Taggerty Hub's ability to support and service the community through the installation of an all-abilities entrance. | Taggerty | $10,000 | |||
WESTERN AUSTRALIA | ||||||
Bushfire Recovery Projects | ||||||
Shire of Katanning | Vibrant Katanning Support economic and social recovery through upgrading Katanning's central shopping precinct. | Katanning | $22,000 | |||
Small & Vital Projects | ||||||
Bulyee Hall Committee | Staying Together Going Forward Improve amenities and strengthen social connection with kitchen refurbishment at Bulyee Hall. | Bulyee | $10,000 | |||
Director of National Parks - The Trustee for National Parks Conservation Trust | Christmas Island District School - Crab Cadets and Student Rangers Program Grow appreciation and interest in the local environment among young Christmas lslanders through innovative citizen science education program. | Christmas Island | $10,000 | |||
Fitzgerald Biosphere Group Inc | Dancing in the Dirt Gala Ball - A Community Event Build community wellbeing and strengthen mental health by supporting 'Dancing in the Dirt' Gala for small, drought-stricken community. | Jerramungup | $5,000 | |||
North Midlands Project Incorporated | Cooling The Exchange! Increase use of 'The Exchange' community hub through installation of air conditioners to combat extreme heat conditions. | Carnamah | $10,000 | |||
Yungngora Association Inc | Refurbishment of Yungngora Community Tele-Centre Enable access to the internet for education, online banking and emailing and through provision of computers for very remote community. | Yungngora Indigenous Community | $10,000 |