Reports, evaluations and submissions
Below we share what we’ve learned, what we’ve achieved and how we’re working to shape better outcomes for remote, rural and regional communities. You’ll find documents that highlight our impact, inform our advocacy and guide future action. Whether you’re after data, stories or strategic insights, this is the place to find it.
If you’d like to more more about any of these reports or insights, email [email protected] or call us on 03 5430 2399.
Annual Review FY2025
Dec 2025 – This report looks back at what was achieved during FY25, showcases the impacts of our support and outlines our focus as we enter our next 25 years.
FDF HRCPDI Insights Hub
Dec 2025 – Visit our HRCPDI Insights Hub where we’ve shared the final evaluation of the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, which was funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, and delivered by FRRR and ARLF between 2023 and 2025. If you have any queries, please email [email protected].
FRRR and ARLF Insights Report into HRCPD Initiative
Dec 2025 – Between 2023 and 2025, FRRR and ARLF partnered to deliver the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative (HRCPDI), which is funded by the Australian Government. This report offers insights from FRRR and ARLF into what made the program so effective.
Summary Report – HRCPD Initiative Final Evaluation
Dec 2025 – FRRR and ARLF partnered to deliver the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative. Nous Group was commissioned to undertake an evaluation to determine how effectively the HRCPD Initiative strengthened social resilience and drought preparedness in regional Australia. Read their Summary Final Evaluation Report.
Impacts from Investing in Rural Community Futures: Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay
Aug 2025 – With the generous support of the Snow Foundation, the Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) South Coast program brought together local NFPs to learn, identify strengths and common challenges.
FRRR Insights Report – Disaster Resilient: Future Ready Victoria Program
Aug 2025 – Drawing on research from University of Sydney, this insights report shares lessons in community resilience gleaned from FRRR’s multi-year Disaster Resilient: Future Ready (DR:FR) Victoria program. Read the report below, download the PDF or watch the webinar. Read more about the lessons learnt and the activities undertaken by our partner communities of Korumburra, Myrtleford and…