Takeover
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Grants empower Burnie’s youth and community groups to work together for positive change
28 Oct 2025 – Six youth-focused ideas are being brought to life in Burnie, thanks to $42,000 in grants awarded through the FRRR ABC Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants program.
2025 Takeover Goldfields Grant Recipients
01 Sep 2025 – FRRR has awarded $34,000 in grants to bring to life four youth-led projects developed as part of the ABC Takeover Goldfields Youth Summit, in May 2025.
Grants awarded to tackle issues that matter most to Latrobe Valley’s young people
29 Oct 2024 – Six of Latrobe Valley’s community organisations will use the $48,000 in Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants to tackle issues that matter most to local young people.
Young people take over Lismore in May
20 May 2024 – More than 30 school-aged students will ‘takeover’ Lismore from 20 May to 24 May to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.
Young people take over Mildura in May
19 May 2023 – More than 30 school-aged students will ‘takeover’ Mildura from 22 May to 26 May to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.