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.
Resilience in Action – FY24 Annual Review
Dec 2024 – This report looks back on what we achieved and shares our focus for FY25, which will be the final year of our current strategy. We also share our record granting and capacity-building activities, as well as some examples of the impacts of the generous donations received in past years.
FRRR response to the review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding
Dec 2024 – FRRR commends the Australian government on the commissioning of this report to better meet the needs of Australian communities in the context of the complex, busy and evolving context of disasters in Australia. In this response, FRRR has sought to provide feedback and suggestions on areas that may attract less commentary and on which we…
Nature-led Community Resilience Toolkit
Dec 2024 – FRRR has contributed to some new resources focussed on nature-led community recovery and resilience. Curated by the Arthur Rylah Institute, the State of Victoria Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action, it includes a Toolkit and a Story Library, a number of which are about projects that FRRR has funded over the years as part…
Black Summer Bushfires, Five Years On
Nov 2024 – The Black Summer Bushfires in 2019/20 were truly unprecedented. The loss of life, homes, wildlife, businesses, livelihoods and the impacts on mental health and the social fabric of so many places was enormous. This report sets out how the $26M donated to our Foundation has supported communities in their recovery to date.
FDF HRCPDI Mid-Term Evaluation Report
Nov 2024 – Published October 2024 The mid-term evaluation report for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, prepared by Nous Group, confirms good progress is being made towards strengthening social resilience. Read the report below, or download the PDF here.
IRCF VFFF Impact Report
Sep 2024 – As the VFFF-funded pilot for the Investing in Rural Community Futures program draws to a close in Junee, Leeton and Nambucca Valley, we share the key lessons and impacts from the program. Watch the video, read the report below, or download the PDF here.