News

Thanks for popping by. In this area of the site, we share news of the grants we have awarded, our new partnerships and share stories about our organisation. From time to time, you’ll also find articles and our thoughts on key issues facing remote, rural and regional communities.

You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics, including how FRRR is supporting communities affected by the 2019/2020 bushfires.

You’ll also find inspiring stories about some of the wonderful things community groups do with that funding. We also share a selection of media stories, where FRRR or a member of our staff has been featured. 

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A garden of support for veterans and first responders

Community stories: 26 March 2025

An IAGP grant funded a therapeutic garden in Wagga Wagga, supporting veterans and first responders with gardening, workshops, and cooking to boost wellbeing.

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GroWQ’s lifesaving first aid initiative

Community stories: 26 March 2025

GroWQ Association’s Rural First Aid Training empowered 188 participants across Central West QLD with lifesaving skills tailored to remote emergencies.

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Enhanced wellbeing for seniors on Christmas Island

Community stories: 26 March 2025

The Shire of Christmas Island is using an FRRR grant to deliver programs to local seniors, reducing isolation and improving their wellbeing.

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Building confidence through connection and collaboration

Community stories: 25 March 2025

Engagement in FRRR's IRCF Program supported Gemma to further develop leadership skills and form new connections.

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Growing a strong service for a vibrant community 

Community stories: 25 March 2025

Through IRCF, The Family Place was supported to develop a five-year strategic plan to equip the organisation for a planned period of growth.   

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Disaster recovery approaches must evolve

Insights Thought leadership: 25 March 2025

FRRR's CEO, Natalie Egleton, reflects on current disaster recovery models and what can be done to improve how funders approach disaster recovery.

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Colonial Foundation commits $3M to FRRR to help bridge digital divide

Media releases: 19 March 2025

FRRR and Colonial Foundation have announced a three-year partnership that will see $3M invested to help bridge the digital divide.

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Community members participating in a workshop

Three community partners set for five-year $5M capacity building program

Media releases: 19 March 2025

Swan Hill, Maryborough and Colac have been selected as partners in a $5M not-for-profit sector capacity building program.

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FRRR seeks representatives for three advisory committees

Media releases: 18 March 2025

FRRR is seeking EOIs from suitably qualified people from remote, rural and regional Australia to sit on one of three bodies that advise the FRRR Board.

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Funding injection for NFPs will benefit Bay & Basin community

Media releases: 18 March 2025

Two projects in the Bay and Basin area will receive $78,000 in grants through the IRCF program, supported by Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation.

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