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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Fundraising Account in Focus: Ourschool

Community stories: 31 May 2023

Ourschool has partnered with FRRR to fundraise, using a Not-for-Profit Fundraising Account, to support school-based alumni programs to inspire and support current students in Victoria’s public high schools.

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Winter Care Packages for those in need

Community stories: 31 May 2023

A $5,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant awarded in 2022, funded by the Ian Rollo Currie Estate Foundation helped United Care Glenelg care for vulnerable residents in the Glenelg Shire in south-west Victoria.

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Childcare for families in Augusta

Community stories: 31 May 2023

Augusta & Districts Childcare Centre used a $10,000 SRC grant in order to purchase educational resources for their vacation care service for children.

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Contribute to the Change

Community stories: 31 May 2023

Riverland Youth Theatre used an FRRR ABC Heywire Youth Innovation Grant to develop the Contribute to the Change project idea to develop the ‘There I Am’ project to support LGBTQIA+ youth in Renmark, SA.

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Jason Carroll standing next to three batteries installed at Mooloolah Valley Community Association Inc

Preparing for future disasters

Community stories: 31 May 2023

After receiving $25,000 through the Rebuilding Futures program, funded by the Suncorp Group, the Mooloolah Valley Community Centre has a solar battery pack, which has been installed securely, so they are ready for any future disasters or power outages.

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Jason Carroll standing next to three batteries installed at Mooloolah Valley Community Association Inc

Flood-impacted VIC communities set for a boost

Media releases: 31 May 2023

FRRR, in partnership with Suncorp and AAMI, are offering grants up to $20,000 to rural Victorian communities impacted by 2022-23 floods.

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Donor News – May 2023

Partner Update: 30 May 2023

In this quarter’s update for FRRR’s partners and supporters, we’re focussing on the big difference that small grants make. Read about a very impactful tractor funded in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges, how you can support RRR communities now, and for the long-term, synergies between FRRR and our partner GlobalGiving’s funding philosophy and insights from the team.

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Chase Williams from GlobalGiving

Donor Spotlight: GlobalGiving

Insights: 30 May 2023

Jillian Kirwan-Lee, FRRR Partnerships Specialist, recently chatted with Chase Williams, Senior Project Manager from GlobalGiving's disaster response team, about the incredible work they are doing across the globe.

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Local NFP partners needed for drought preparedness program in Central West NSW & WA Great Southern regions

Media releases: 22 May 2023

FRRR and ARLF are looking for local NFP partners across Central West NSW and Great Southern WA as part of the drought preparedness Community Impact Program.

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Re-imagining youth volunteering in rural, regional and remote Australia

Insights Thought leadership: 22 May 2023

People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels, considers how volunteer-run groups can usher in the next generation of volunteers by working with local young people.

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