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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FRRR ready to support WA communities impacted by Cyclone Seroja

Media releases: 16 April 2021

FRRR acknowledges the devastating impacts that Cyclone Seroja has had on a number of remote communities across Western Australia.

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Disasters: time to evolve disaster philanthropy in Australia

Insights: 1 April 2021

FRRR's CEO, Natalie Egleton, explains the Foundation's approach to supporting disaster recovery and why it's time to evolve disaster philanthropy in Australia.

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Grants provide important support for bushfire-affected communities

2020 bushfire recovery Media releases: 31 March 2021

FRRR, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $279,940 in grants to support 12 projects in communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires.

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FRRR launches Flood Recovery Appeal

Media releases: 30 March 2021

FRRR has launched a Flood Recovery Appeal to support remote, rural and regional communities in New South Wales and Queensland devastated by this month’s floods.

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Wingham’s plan to keep the circus in town

Community stories: 30 March 2021

Circatus' Train the Trainer project in Wingham develops local skills to enhance the capacity and sustainability of an important creative outlet for youth.

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FRRR seeks Back to School partners in bushfire-affected areas

Media releases: 25 March 2021

FRRR is asking local organisations in bushfire-affected communities to assist with the distribution of Back to School vouchers to families in need of support.

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“Thankyou for building a park in Woolomin for us kids.”

Community stories: 24 March 2021

In the drought declared town of Woolomin, NSW, the local kids had nowhere safe to meet and play outside of school. The Tamworth Regional Council partnered with the Woolomin Recreation Reserve Committee to bring the local school children’s dreams (and designs!) to life, with the support of $15000 through the Tackling Tough Times Together program.

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Leatherwork strengthens the social fabric in Lockyer Valley

Community stories eNews: 24 March 2021

An innovative program drawing on the personal experience of its founder’s family is making an impact on veterans and current service personnel in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley. Bootstraps is...

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DeadlyScience – Inspiring a new generation of scientists in remote Australia

Community stories eNews: 24 March 2021

Did you know that some schools in remote Australian communities might have as few as 15 books in their library? That discovery in 2017 prompted Corey Tutt to start sourcing and supplying resources...

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Support available as recovery continues, 12 years on

Media releases: 22 March 2021

Twelve years on from the 2009 Victorian bushfires, FRRR is offering another round of funding to support communities as they continue to rebuild, reconnect and recover.

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