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.
FRRR Response to the Consultation Draft of the Australian Government Drought Plan
Sep 2024 – The Australian Government’s Drought Plan is a significant policy piece for Australia, and through its successful delivery, will ensure the continued prosperity of remote, rural and regional Australia. FRRR’s response is informed by our experience supporting regional communities across the past 25 years, and through the delivery of both in-drought response and drought preparedness programs.
Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) Impact Report
Aug 2024 – FRRR’s TTTT Impact Report highlights the program outcomes and makes recommendations on effective in-drought support. Among the key findings is that funding local not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) and community groups and activities that strengthen social capital during drought sustains communities and supports recovery. Read the report below, or download the PDF here.
Annual Review FY2023
Feb 2024 – This reporting year saw the most applications in FRRR’s history, signalling both that life is getting back to ‘normal’ following COVID but also highlighting the challenges in securing funding for the things that matter locally.We continue to back remote, rural and regional communities, so they can deliver contextual and innovating responses to our country’s most…
Evaluation of the COVID Regional Community Support Program – Capacity Building Stream
Jan 2024 – This report is an evaluation the outcomes of the COVID Regional Community Support Program (CRCSP) – Capacity Building Stream for community resilience in regional NSW.The program, funded by the NSW Government, was designed and administered by FRRR to support eligible not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and associated volunteer-based organisations that were involved in supporting individuals and…
Submission to NFP Sector Development Blueprint Issues Paper
Dec 2023 – FRRR appreciates the opportunity to make a submission to the Not-for-profit (NFP) Sector Development Blueprint. This is being developed by the Department of Social Services, working with the Community Services Advisory Group.The NFP Blueprint is to provide a roadmap for Government reforms and sector led initiatives that will provide NFP and charity sector organisations with sustainable…
Future Drought Fund: Response to the Investment Strategy and Drought Resilience Funding Plans for 2024-2028
Dec 2023 – FRRR has been involved in design and delivery of programs through the Future Drought Fund since September 2020. In this submission, we respond to the Department’s survey and focus on what we’ve learnt as a delivery partner of the Future Drought Fund. We highlight that it will be important to ensure that future support is…