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Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD
19 Jan 2026 – FRRR and VFFF are inviting individuals in rural Queensland to apply for Backing the Future program grants of $50,000 to deliver new youth-focussed initiatives.
Eurobodalla’s Community Support Network: a model for collaboration and capacity building
14 Jan 2026 – ECSN’s journey demonstrates the power of collaboration and the impact of sustained investment in community-led networks.
Grants available to back rural mental health
14 Jan 2026 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program is offering grants for projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and people living in rural places.
FRRR bushfire recovery appeal launched
12 Jan 2026 – FRRR has launched its Disaster Recovery Appeal to ensure support is available for bushfire-affected communities, in the medium to long-term.
Sue Middleton appointed Chair of FRRR
19 Dec 2025 – FRRR has announced that Sue Middleton will commence as Chair of the FRRR Board on 1 January 2026, following the retirement of Tim Fairfax AC.
Rural mental health initiatives receive $266,000 boost
16 Dec 2025 – FRRR has invested $266,308 in 17 projects led by NFPs to support mental health initiatives in farming and rural communities, through the In a Good Place program.
Ten new projects set to transform rural youth futures with $500,000 in funding
15 Dec 2025 – Backing the Future sparks bold ideas for 10 young changemakers in NSW with $50,000 grants.
Wanaaring Parents and Citizens Association
11 Dec 2025 – Wanaaring Parents and Citizens Association share their FRRR story.
Report highlights lasting impact of drought preparedness Initiative
11 Dec 2025 – FRRR and ARLF have released the final evaluation of HRCPDI, revealing that the $29.65 million investment has significantly strengthened drought preparedness.
Martu youth leading the way
10 Dec 2025 – K Farmer Dutjahn Foundation launched the Western Desert Youth Ranger program, boosting wellbeing and school attendance in Wiluna, WA.
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