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.

Weaving culture and community in Kingston

25 Jun 2025 – Supported by OSCA and a $10,000 SRC Small and Vital grant, the Kingston Weaving project is bringing community and culture together in SA’s Limestone Coast.

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Bush trips for better mental health

25 Jun 2025 – The Piriwa Hub has partnered with Enterprise Partnerships WA to run On-Country wellbeing trips after securing a $20,000 In a Good Place grant.

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Building resilience in Tasmania’s local food systems

25 Jun 2025 – Supported by a $7,358 SRC grant, the Tasmanian Produce Collective installed a 1968-litre freezer to boost storage, reduce waste, and improve volunteer safety.

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Backing the Future for youth in NSW

24 Jun 2025 – FRRR and VFFF are inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals to enhance the lives of young people (aged 12-30) in remote, rural and regional NSW.

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ABC Radio National – Featuring FRRR

19 Jun 2025 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, talks about FRRR’s role supporting long-term disaster recovery in rural communities on ABC Radio National’s Changing Australia.

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FRRR and South West Community Foundation partner to support Hamilton NFPs

19 Jun 2025 – Local NFPs in Hamilton are set to benefit from $50,000 to support priority community group capacity initiatives. 

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Young Trailblazers supported to strengthen their rural communities

18 Jun 2025 – In partnership with the Sally Foundation and ABC, FRRR has awarded $40,000 in grants to nine youth-led community projects in rural Australia.

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Narrowing the digital divide via $200,000 in grants awarded to rural communities

16 Jun 2025 – FRRR, in partnership with Telstra, has awarded $200,000 via 26 grants to narrow the digital divide, through Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program.

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FRRR and Suncorp support communities to build back better

12 Jun 2025 – FRRR and its partner Suncorp Group are providing $316,822 in grants to support disaster-affected communities as they continue to recover.

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Using energy as a vehicle, Mycelia is catalysing community resilience

11 Jun 2025 – In 2023, Mycelia Renewables Ltd. initiated the Mycelia Energy Collective (MEC) pilot — a bold experiment in reclaiming energy as a Commons.

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