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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. 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.

Meet Jo Kemp, Investing in Rural Community Futures VIC Program Manager

19 May 2025 – Jo Kemp is now at the helm of FRRR’s IRCF Victoria program, so we’ve taken the opportunity to ask her a few questions, so you can get to know her…

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$450,000 to foster youth futures in rural NSW

16 May 2025 – FRRR and VFFF have awarded 10 individuals each a $50,000 grant for initiatives that will enhance the lives of young people in remote, rural and regional NSW.

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Orbost Exhibition Centre’s FRRR story

01 May 2025 – Orbost Exhibition Centre share their FRRR story.

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Funds available for rural climate solutions

01 May 2025 – Not-for-profits in remote, rural and regional communities can now apply for funding to support projects that address climate change at a local level.

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Grantham reclaims its roots and resilience

30 Apr 2025 – Using an SRC grant, Grantham District Community Inc created The Grantham Storyboard – a powerful installation celebrating 183 years of the town’s history.

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A brighter future for Yackatoon residents

30 Apr 2025 – Yackatoon Retirement Village is helping to ease Yackandandah’s transition to clean energy through its Protecting Energy for Seniors project. 

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Linking stories in Broken Hill

30 Apr 2025 – Youth in Broken Hill developed The Story Link Project – a powerful, youth-led initiative tackling discrimination through storytelling and art.

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Supporting mental health in Spring Bay

30 Apr 2025 – The Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network used a Small Networks Grant to build local mental health skills and strengthen drought resilience.

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What makes disasters in remote areas different?

17 Apr 2025 – FRRR’s Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lead, Nina O’Brien, discusses the challenges that remote communities face when recovering from disasters.

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Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos in Moora

17 Apr 2025 – Moore Catchment Council share how FRRR funds have supported their ‘wacky’ idea to boost tourism in Moora.

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