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. 

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Nuseed partners with FRRR to strengthen rural communities

Media releases: 11 October 2023

FRRR has welcomed a three-year commitment from canola seed business Nuseed to support its flagship small grants program, Strengthening Rural Communities.

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Grants available to build local drought resilience

Media releases: 3 October 2023

Applications are invited from community organisations in remote, rural and regional communities for projects designed to enhance local drought preparedness.

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Online community forum and information hub connects Karridale

Community stories: 29 September 2023

The Lower Blackwood Land Conservation District Committee in south west WA developed an online community forum and information hub that could bring the community together to connect and learn. Supported by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund, FRRR provided $49,850 to assist the LBLCDC with the design and delivery of their digital platform.

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Upper North Farming Systems’ tools, tech and transformation

Community stories: 29 September 2023

A $20,000 Networks to Build Drought Resilience grant enabled UNFS to deliver the ‘Tools, Tech and Transformation’ workshop for farmers and agribusinesses. The key event was followed by a series of nine Hub events to provide the opportunity for networking, info-sharing, and learning about new farming systems and techniques to improve drought resilience.

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Donor News – September 2023

Partner Update: 29 September 2023

In this quarter's update for FRRR's partners and supporters, we're looking at how fundraising accounts, community foundations and small grants can enable grassroots groups to tackle local priorities.

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Romsey Ecotherapy Park

Community stories: 25 September 2023

The Romsey Ecotherapy Park Inc developed a very special nature park for community members and visitors to the Macedon Ranges region in Victoria.

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Gippsland Agricultural Group field day

A field day for farmers

Community stories: 25 September 2023

Using a $42,920 grant through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Networks to Build Drought Resilience program, Gippsland Agriculture Group held two farmer field days, focusing on farmer mental health and wellbeing

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Solving the Greater Glider housing crisis

Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Community stories: 25 September 2023

Boonah and District Landcare Association has developed a home-grown housing solution for Mount Barney’s greater gliders following the Black Summer bushfires.

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Lots of people sitting in a circle around a campfire, with two buses and a sunset in the background.

Record $2.7M granted to meet the local needs of rural Australia

Media releases: 19 September 2023

FRRR has awarded a record $2.7M in grants to support and strengthen remote, rural and regional communities through this round of its flagship SRC program.

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Community Foundation launched in Alice Springs

Community stories: 15 September 2023

A new community foundation - Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation's (MASCF) - has been established in Alice Springs to build capabilities, connections and encourage positive community conversations and action.

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