Newsletters
Stay informed about FRRR’s work and needs in communities
FRRR has three newsletters.
eNews editions
In the March edition of FRRR eNews, we spotlight FRRR’s 25th anniversary celebrations, provide details of grants available and offer some practical tips for community groups. We also share inspiring stories from Yorke Peninsula, Central West QLD, Christmas Island and Wagga Wagga.
In our February edition of FRRR eNews, we invite your input into our 25th anniversary celebrations this year and share some highlights from our annual Staff Muster. We’ve also got the usual grants info and funding announcements, and round it out with some great tips for community groups, along with inspiring case studies from grant recipients.
In our first newsletter of 2025, we share our 2024 Annual Review, including several inspiring stories from a record year. We also call for your input, as we plan our 25th birthday celebrations, plus there are details of several grant programs available to support your community.
The final edition of eNews for the year includes many program stories made possible through generous donor support, including: giving voice to young people in Batemans Bay & Basin NSW; healing flood recovery in Berri SA; drought resilience initiatives in Fitzroy Capricornia QLD; mental health projects in the Mallee NSW, and more. There’s also information on some new resources focussed on nature-led community recovery and resilience. Enjoy our last eNews for 2024.
This edition we shared our Black Summer Bushfires, Five Years On report, which shares the impacts of the generous support from so many donors. We also showcase projects from Porongurup in WA; King Island in TAS; Eyre Peninsula in SA; and across regional QLD. There are also tips for community groups, including two interesting webinars, access to human resources support for community groups, and a reminder about the FRRR Expertise Pool. So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy.
The October edition of eNews includes the launch of the Interim Evaluation report on the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, which confirms progress in strengthening community capacity for drought preparedness. It also celebrates IRCF Bega Valley’s Highly Commended recognition at the NSW Resilient Australia Awards and the achievements of several grants in action, such as cycling trail improvements in Tumbarumba and multicultural community support in Naracoorte. And of course – our upcoming grant opportunities and news from our expanding team!
In this September eNews, we feature the TTTT podcasts developed in conjunction with the recently released Impact Report. We’ve also shared an update on our IRCF pilot program as it comes to a close, and profiled some great grants in action in NSW, QLD, SA and VIC. And of course there’s the usual info on funding available, as well as details on the most recent grants awarded.
August’s eNews is a bumper edition, featuring the TTTT Impact Report launch and insights from the DR:FR Burnett Inland program, designed to activate grassroots disaster resilience building. We’ve also profiled some great grants in action, from Kowanyama in QLD, Newcastle in NSW, Latrobe Valley in VIC, and Murkbo in SA. And of course there’s the usual info on funding available, as well as details on the most recent grants awarded (which totalled over $1M in just the last month alone!)
This month’s edition of FRRR’s eNews shares updates on a number of exciting and new partnerships we’ve formed, as well as some helpful tips for community groups. There are also inspiring case studies from Gympie, QLD, Hamilton, TAS, Heyfield, VIC and Tomaree in NSW. And remember, we’re always happy to help with any enquiry you may have!
In the June edition of eNews, we showcase a selection of wonderful community stories, from sustainable schooling in rural NSW to innovative food education in remote WA. We also have a special feature outlining specific funding opportunities currently available within our SRC program, some fabulous community tips and, of course, an update on all open and upcoming grant programs. Read more.
In the May edition of eNews, we celebrate impactful local community projects across the country, share nine reasons why community groups say small grants make an impact and share grant programs currently open, as well as some opening soon. All this and more, including practical tips on how to secure a grant and how to access free advice to support your NFP. Read more.
In the April edition of eNews we take a look at community projects in Lismore NSW, Karoonda SA, Birchip VIC and Morawa WA. And of course, we give you the latest information on which grant programs we currently have open. All this and more in this month’s edition of eNews!
In FRRR’s March update, learn what programs are currently open and how our team are sharing learnings and building understanding in communities. Read about scholarships and tips on cyber security; and be inspired by what other groups are doing – from Alice Springs to the Southern Grampians and in between!
In this bumper edition, we share our FY23 Annual Review, showcasing fabulous community projects funded by our generous donor partners, which will hopefully inspire you. We also share a recent report on our capacity building program, IRCF and launch The FRRR Expertise Pool. There’s also the usual program updates letting you know what funding is currently available, plus some really helpful tips All this and more in FRRR’s February eNews!
This month we kick off the new year with our monthly newsletter which showcases some of the fabulous community projects funded by our generous donor partners. There’s also the usual program updates letting you know what funding is currently available, as well as details of an upcoming webinar where our special guest presenter Linda Tillman, Founder and Developer of rEVENTS Academy and Managing Director of regional tourism development consultancy Tilma Group, will share insights on optimising your community events. All this and more in FRRR’s January eNews!
