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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Reviving Namabunda

Community stories: 24 April 2024

Bundjalung Tribal Society utilised an SRC grant to reengage their volunteer support base after interest had waned due to volunteer fatigue and lockdown restrictions.

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Screen showing four logos of partners sponsoring the Community Philanthropy Award

Philanthropy awards recognise impact

Event: 19 April 2024

FRRR was proud once again to join Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation, Community Foundations Australia and Australian Communities Foundation in sponsoring the Community Philanthropy Award at the recent...

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More funding for mental health initiatives in remote, rural and regional areas

Media releases: 11 April 2024

More funding is now on offer in rural communities to support mental health projects, thanks to new supporters of FRRR’s In a Good Place grants program.

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Audiologist conducting a hearing test.

Healthy ears for kids in remote WA

Community stories: 26 March 2024

A project supported through FRRR's SRC Small & Vital program, funded by Sidney Myer Fund.

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A group of young people holding up signs that say Live4Life

Mental health training to support young people

Community stories: 26 March 2024

A project supported through FRRR's In a Good Place program, in partnership with CCI Giving.

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Creating happiness with Happy Boxes

Community stories: 26 March 2024

An FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities grant funded by the Australian Government to support COVID recovery in communities.

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More than $730,000 awarded to prepare rural communities for future drought

Media releases: 22 March 2024

FRRR has awarded $737,774 in Small Network Grants to 29 NFPs for projects that will strengthen their communities to prepare for the impacts of future droughts.

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Partner Update – March 2024

Partner Update: 13 March 2024

In this quarter's update for FRRR's partners and supporters, we've featured one community's innovative solution to overcome a lack of access to basic healthcare services, and you'll find a Q&A with Debra Morgan, CEO of Helen Macpherson Smith Trust, who joined with FRRR and the Sidney Myer Fund to develop the Bushfire Recovery Fund.

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Motherland: No rural mum left behind

Community stories: 13 March 2024

Founded by Stephanie Trethewey, the 2022 AgriFutures National Rural Woman of the Year, Motherland Australia’s mission is to eliminate the crippling social isolation many rural mums face by connecting them to a supportive online community and offering a mothers group program that every rural mum can access, regardless of her location.

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Supporter Spotlight: Helen Macpherson Smith Trust

Insights: 13 March 2024

We are pleased to bring you a Q&A featuring Debra Morgan, CEO of Helen Macpherson Smith Trust. The partnership between the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust (HMST) highlights the value of grassroots-focused capacity building in community development.

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