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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Backing the Future for rural youth in QLD

Media releases: 20 January 2025

Backing the Future is now open in QLD, with grants of $50,000 available to individuals to develop ideas that enhance the lives of young people in rural QLD.

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Facilitators farewelled as South Coast IRCF program culminates

Community stories: 19 December 2024

As the Investing in Rural Community Futures program culminates in the South Coast communities, one of the biggest impacts has been the growth in the people that have delivered the program.

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Community-led wellbeing project gains momentum

Community stories: 19 December 2024

The Bega Valley Data Collective had support through the Investing in Rural Community Futures program to develop a community-led wellbeing framework aimed at empowering the community to thrive.

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Mental health in the Mallee

Community stories: 16 December 2024

The small farming community of Pinnaroo in the Mallee region of SA is tackling the health and wellbeing of local residents head on, using a $20,000 IAGP grant.

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Not-for-profit report cards enhance drought resilience

Disaster recovery stories: 16 December 2024

Not For Profit HQ Limited received a $50,000 grant via FRRR through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative - Community Impact Program.

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Amplifying young voices in Bay & Basin

Community stories: 16 December 2024

An IRCF grant helped create lasting change for youth when Uniting - Firefly Bay & Basin partnered with Sanctuary Point Community Pride Inc.

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Partner Update – December 2024

Partner Update: 6 December 2024

This issue highlights the lasting impact of community-led recovery efforts following the Black Summer bushfires, with inspiring stories of resilience in our Black Summer Bushfires: Five Years On video playlist, and a report on the $26M in donations distributed. Plus we share updates on new appointments, advocacy efforts, conference participation, travel highlights, awards, and the opening of a new office.

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Report confirms NFPs far stronger five years on

Media releases: 5 December 2024

Significant impacts and lessons of a five-year pilot program aimed at building collective NFP sector capability revealed in FRRR report.

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$19.3M delivered into regions still recovering from Black Summer bushfires

Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Media releases: 5 December 2024

FRRR's report, Black Summer Bushfires Five Years On reaffirms the need for disaster recovery funding for the medium to long-term.

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Insights from the bush – December 2024

Insights: 3 December 2024

The FRRR team shares insights into the issues that are currently impacting and inspiring remote, rural and regional communities.

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