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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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“Meet, Eat and Play’ program nurses togetherness in Woomelang community

Community stories COVID Recovery: 23 February 2022

When COVID restrictions hit Woomelang, the tiny Victorian town with a population of 201 was already struggling after being hit by major drought. More than half the residents live alone, with many people...

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Tourism grant diverted to help COVID response in East Arnhem Land

Community stories COVID Recovery: 23 February 2022

A grant originally intended to help the Gong-Dal Aboriginal Corporation increase opportunities for the Gapuwiyak community in East Arnhem Land was partially diverted to help the community respond to COVID. The...

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Equipment gives boost for Boys to the Bush

Community stories: 23 February 2022

When COVID lockdowns hit, it created issues for Boys to the Bush, a program that provides support for disadvantaged youth from a variety of regional and rural communities in NSW. Distance learning...

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Grants for Resilience & Wellness – Kinglake Ranges

Community stories: 17 February 2022

FRRR has awarded an out-of-session grant to the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House Inc, via the Grants for Resilience & Wellness - Kinglake Ranges program, funded by the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund (VBAF).

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Rural communities come together to help students get Back to School

Rural communities come together to help students get Back to School

Media releases: 14 February 2022

Students and families in remote, rural and regional parts of Australia will start the 2022 school year with a little extra support, thanks to the generosity of FRRR and its donors, and the Community Foundations and groups helping to distribute the more than 15,700 Back to School vouchers across the country.

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Rural, regional and remote philanthropy: leadership at the intersections

Rural, regional and remote philanthropy: leadership at the intersections

Insights: 11 February 2022

The Australian Philanthropic Services and Fiona Higgins spoke with FRRR’s CEO Natalie Egleton and Chairman Tim Fairfax AC.

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The Great Resignation or the Volunteer Revolution?

Insights Thought leadership: 10 February 2022

People Portfolio Lead, Alli Mudford, discusses reshaping the concept of 'The Great Resignation' as a 'volunteer revolution' in rural communities.

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New program gives back to groups that distributed vital COVID relief across regional NSW

Media releases: 1 February 2022

Local groups and not-for-profit organisations that delivered food and care hampers to community members during COVID can now apply to recoup up to $30,000.

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Simpson dairy farmers in a good place

Simpson dairy farmers in a good place

Community stories eNews: 27 January 2022

The effects of plunging milk prices and bushfires in South West Victoria had the community feeling strained. Front line workers were regularly being confronted with people breaking down because they couldn’t pay their bills, afford feed for their stock or feeling financial pressure. The Simpson & District Community Centre (SDCC) knew it was important to keep the conversation about mental health in the community open, to continue to break down the stigma associated with asking for help. So, they wanted to equip local community members with the skills to recognise mental health issues and provide resources for referrals to support services, as well as give them skills in self-care, given they were dealing with more and more people in crisis.

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Pizza and movie nights bring drought-hit Marra Creek community closer

Pizza and movie nights bring drought-hit Marra Creek community closer

Community stories eNews: 27 January 2022

Residents of the severely drought-hit Marra Creek community, in NSW, have traditionally had to travel up to 250km to see a movie or drive 80km to the nearest hotel for social get-togethers. The Marra Creek Public School Parents and Citizens Association decided things needed to change and set about creating an option for locals to enjoy pizza and a movie closer to home.

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