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. 

For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.

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The Next Economy

Community stories Partner Update: 19 September 2024

Since its launch in 2018, The Next Economy (TNE) has become a trusted advisor and collaborator, working with regional communities, experts and decision-makers across government and industry to drive the transition to net zero.

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Warren Chamber Music Festival and the impact of leaving a legacy

Community stories Partner Update: 17 September 2024

Since 2010, FRRR has partnered with Perpetual to ensure the wishes of the late Harold Gordon Jones are honoured. One community group that has received multiple grants from this bequest is the Warren Chamber Music Festival, which caters to a broad audience by presenting a range of musical experiences that aren’t often available to country Australia.

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Equine therapy with profound impact

Community stories: 17 September 2024

Kanyini Connections Ltd runs an innovative equine therapy initiative designed to provide intensive support to young veterans suffering from PTSD. FRRR supported the program through an In a Good Place program, in partnership with CCI Giving.

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Local leaders share stories of how they tackled tough times together

Media releases: 12 September 2024

FRRR's new Tackling Tough Times Together podcast series includes stories shared by local leaders from communities that have been impacted by drought.

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Group of young people celebrating, with a balloon garland behind them.

FRRR grants to bring youth-focussed projects to life

Media releases: 10 September 2024

FRRR announced that 19 community organisations will share more than $157,766 from the FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grants program.

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Introducing FRRR’s Youth Futures!

Insights: 9 September 2024

People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels, gives an exciting update on FRRR's Youth Futures initiatives.

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Grant helps Rochester plan for building back better

Media releases: 5 September 2024

FRRR has awarded a $25,000 grant to Rochester Senior Citizens Club Inc to support local disaster preparedness and the community's ongoing flood recovery.

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AED Defibrillator

Improved access to life saving equipment in Pine Village

Community stories: 27 August 2024

Pine Village Land & Services Management Association Inc received a $3,704 grant to purchase and install an automatic defibrillator.

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Supporting a clean energy transition in the Latrobe Valley

Community stories: 27 August 2024

GCCNI received a $20,000 CLCS grant to support their just transition journey in response to planned closures of the local coal fired power plants in the Latrobe Valley.

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Growing Jack the Silly-Yak’s Coeliac health message

Community stories: 27 August 2024

A Trailblazers grant helped Alex expand the reach & impact of the program she's developed to help families & young kids understand chronic illness.

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