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. 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.

Changes coming to FRRR’s online granting system

26 May 2025 – Significant upgrades to the software system that FRRR uses to manage grant applications and acquittals means that FRRR will soon begin moving to the new system.

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Carolyn Ardler reflects on three years at FRRR

11 Jul 2025 – As Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) Program Manager for the South Coast, Carolyn Ardler has applied her enormous passion for community-driven capacity building and development to her role.

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Online meeting between Californian and Australian groups working in disaster recovery

Building resilience: California and Australia share lessons in community recovery efforts

11 Jul 2025 – There is always much to be learnt by sharing experiences of similar events, especially when it comes to disaster recovery. Recently, representatives from California and Australia connected to discuss how…

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Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program returns for 2025

09 Jul 2025 – Nutrien Ag Solutions and FRRR invite NFPs to apply for grants up to $5,000 to support local community projects across remote, rural and regional Australia.

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More rural mental health grants on offer

01 Jul 2025 – FRRR’s In a Good Place program is now open with grants up to $20,000 available for projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and rural communities.

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ANZ commits $250,000 to rural and regional communities through Seeds of Renewal program

01 Jul 2025 – The ANZ Seeds of Renewal program is now open, with grants of up to $15,000 available to support NFPs help build vibrant, sustainable remote, rural, and regional communities.

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Burnett Inland communities receive grants to build disaster preparedness capacity

26 Jun 2025 – The DR:FR Burnett Inland program has made significant inroads in strengthening the capacity of communities across the region to prepare for future disasters.

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Monto Magic Tourism Action Group Inc

25 Jun 2025 – Monto Magic Tourism Group Inc share their FRRR story.

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Bellingen Youth Orchestra

25 Jun 2025 – Bellingen Youth Orchestra share their FRRR story.

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Workshop for entrepreneurial women in the Kimberley

25 Jun 2025 – With a $6,500 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant, ODX delivered a workshop on digital literacy and entrepreneurial skills for 24 Indigenous women across the Kimberley.

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Girilambone’s new noticeboard builds community

25 Jun 2025 – In NSW, a $2,923 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grant helped the Girilambone Community Association install a noticeboard to improve local communication.

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