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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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Meet Jo Kemp, Investing in Rural Community Futures VIC Program Manager

Community stories: 19 May 2025

Jo Kemp is now at the helm of FRRR's IRCF Victoria program, so we've taken the opportunity to ask her a few questions, so you can get to know her better.

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Orbost Exhibition Centre’s FRRR story

25th Anniversary: 1 May 2025

Orbost Exhibition Centre share their FRRR story.

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Funds available for rural climate solutions

Media releases: 1 May 2025

Not-for-profits in remote, rural and regional communities can now apply for funding to support projects that address climate change at a local level.

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Grantham reclaims its roots and resilience

Community stories: 30 April 2025

Using an SRC grant, Grantham District Community Inc created The Grantham Storyboard - a powerful installation celebrating 183 years of the town’s history.

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A brighter future for Yackatoon residents

Community stories: 30 April 2025

Yackatoon Retirement Village is helping to ease Yackandandah's transition to clean energy through its Protecting Energy for Seniors project. 

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Linking stories in Broken Hill

Community stories: 30 April 2025

Youth in Broken Hill developed The Story Link Project - a powerful, youth-led initiative tackling discrimination through storytelling and art.

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Supporting mental health in Spring Bay

Community stories: 30 April 2025

The Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network used a Small Networks Grant to build local mental health skills and strengthen drought resilience.

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What makes disasters in remote areas different?

Insights Thought leadership: 17 April 2025

FRRR's Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lead, Nina O'Brien, discusses the challenges that remote communities face when recovering from disasters.

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Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos in Moora

25th Anniversary: 17 April 2025

Moore Catchment Council share how FRRR funds have supported their 'wacky' idea to boost tourism in Moora.

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Capacity building program for NFPs kicks off in regional Victoria

Media releases: 16 April 2025

Work in the three Victorian communities partnering with FRRR on the Investing in Rural Community Futures Victoria program will soon be getting underway.

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