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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Funding injection for NFPs will benefit Bay & Basin community

Media releases: 18 March 2025

Two projects in the Bay and Basin area will receive $78,000 in grants through the IRCF program, supported by Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation.

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DR:FR QLD program participants from the Burnett Inland who attended the AIDR Conference in 2024

Burnett Inland communities receive grants to build disaster preparedness capacity

Media releases: 18 March 2025

The DR:FR Burnett Inland program has made significant inroads in strengthening the capacity of communities across the region to prepare for future disasters.

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DRRF funds support Community Disaster Alliance in NSW Northern Rivers

Disaster recovery stories: 13 March 2025

Resilient Lismore Inc has been awarded $50,000 from FRRR's Disaster Resilience & Recovery Fund on behalf of the recently established Northern Rivers Community Disaster Alliance.

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Rural Australia receives $820,000 funding boost

Media releases: 13 March 2025

Eighty-four NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing $827,253 in grants thanks to FRRR's Strengthening Rural Communities grant program.

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Recovery in Kalbarri

Disaster recovery stories: 12 March 2025

Kalbarri Development Association Inc. raise funds to rebuild their Community Centre with an inaugural annual Community Gala.

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Empowering young people to step up, speak out and lead change

Media releases: 12 March 2025

FRRR has grants of up to $10,000 available to NFPs in rural communities to work with young people on projects inspired by this year’s ABC Heywire winners.

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Eden Community Access Centre Inc’s FRRR story

25th Anniversary: 10 March 2025

The Eden Community Access Centre shares their FRRR story.

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Women leading change in rural Australia

Community stories: 7 March 2025

Remote, rural and regional women are amazing. While we recognise this every day, International Women’s Day (IWD) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate it.

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We Are Not Alone’s FRRR story

25th Anniversary: 4 March 2025

We Are Not Alone share their FRRR story.

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Celebrating more than 30 years of helping communities thrive

Community stories: 27 February 2025

Beyond Empathy (BE) is creating pathways for young people, fostering their creative talents and providing them with sustainable opportunities in the arts sector. 

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