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Help us strengthen communities affected by disasters and build their capacity for future challenges

For nearly 25 years, FRRR has worked with remote, rural and regional communities to support preparedness and medium to long-term recovery from disasters.

Whether it’s bushfires, floods or cyclones, we believe in empowering local groups to rebuild, reconnect and prepare for the future.

Together, we can transform vulnerability into resilience.

Donate to FRRR today and fund local solutions for lasting impact.

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FRRR supports medium-to-long-term recovery efforts that focus on rebuilding and preparing for future disasters. We focus on supporting local NFPs and community groups, who are so often the backbone of disaster recovery and preparation.  We are a critical connector, linking donors and communities with flexible funding to enable long-term recovery. Our funding empowers community-led projects, because local people understand their needs best. We support grassroots projects that foster resilience and have a ripple effect across communities. 

Sally McKay's Recovery Timeline

Click on the photos to read how community groups have used previous grants.

In March 2021, the Hawkesbury-Nepean region on the NSW Central Coast was hit with major flooding, affecting low-lying areas along the river. The Hawkesbury City Council received a $14,836 grant to install accessible technology in four community hubs across the Shire.
Flooded streets in Lismore, NSW
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation partners with FRRR, so it can receive tax-deductible donations to respond to the increasingly frequent natural disasters affecting the region.
A grant allowed Eacham Community Help Organisation in far north Queensland to help their community, which is vulnerable to food insecurity, to establish a community garden. It’s been invaluable in educating locals on how to grow their own food and alleviate the impacts of road closures that often follow in the wake of cyclones, affecting local food deliveries.
People kneeling down learning first aid on dummies, with computer in the background.
A grant helped Kin-Kin Community Group to be better prepared with improved emergency systems to enable their people to operate more efficiently and effectively.

What could my money fund?

  • Events to connect communities
  • Volunteer support
  • Youth programs
  • Tourism initiatives
  • Festivals
  • Digital access
  • Community gardens
  • UHF radios
  • Mental health programs
  • Accessibility improvements at community facilities
  • Back up generators
  • Art workshops
  • Mobile kitchen
  • Storage for equipment
  • Kitchen refits
  • Governance training
  • First aid training
  • IT or communication equipment
  • Exercise programs to bring people together
  • and much more …
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