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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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Trailblazers supported to strengthen rural communities

Media releases: 28 September 2022

In partnership with the Sally Foundation and ABC, FRRR is awarding grants to support six young leaders who are working on projects that respond to challenges, issues and opportunities in remote, rural and regional Australia.

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Donor News – September 2022

Partner Update: 21 September 2022

In our September Donor news we give an update on our progress from the past quarter, including how our Flood Recovery rollout is tracking and a Bushfire Recovery update. We also share the details of a new partnership with the Raine & Horne Foundation.

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Donor Spotlight: Raine & Horne Foundation

Partner Update: 21 September 2022

Earlier this month, The Raine and Horne Foundation announced a new partnership with FRRR. The funds will be used to support hyper-local community projects in rural Australia. In the lead up to the public announcement, FRRR’s new Partnerships Specialist, Jillian Kirwan Lee, spoke to Angus Raine about why they are supporting remote, rural and regional communities.

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Tiwi Enterprises strengthening their community

Community stories: 15 September 2022

On the Tiwi Islands, 80km north of Darwin in the NT, Tiwi Enterprises strives for the economic betterment of Tiwi people and their community. They were supported through FRRR's SRC program.

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FRRR welcomes Raine & Horne Foundation’s support for remote, rural and regional Australia

Media releases: 9 September 2022

The Raine & Horne Foundation today announced a $100,000 donation to FRRR. The Raine & Horne Foundation supports a range of causes and is Superbrand Raine & Horne’s private philanthropic...

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More than $900,000 awarded to community-led groups building pandemic resilience

Media releases (soft launch): 6 September 2022

Twenty-seven community-led groups in remote, rural and regional NSW will share in $912,505 awarded through the Resilience NSW COVID Regional Community Support (CRCS) program.

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Mental health initiatives in rural communities get a $200,000 boost

Media releases: 31 August 2022

Fourteen mental health initiatives across remote, rural and regional Australia will share in $204,607 in grants awarded through FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program.

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Laughter at Lucky Bay

Community stories eNews: 31 August 2022

The Lucky Bay Shack Owners Association sought $51,597 through the Tackling Tough Times Together grant program to purchase new playground equipment.

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New wheels for Eventide residents

Community stories eNews: 31 August 2022

Thanks to a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant supported by Ian Rollo Currie Foundation, Evertide Lutheran Homes was able to purchase a golf buggy that has been assisting with the transport of residents with mobility and sight issues around the facility.

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Combatting COVID with Care

Community stories COVID Recovery eNews: 31 August 2022

Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare received a $13,500 grant from the COVID Regional Community Support program, funded by the New South Wales Government.

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