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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Sheltering and connecting Thallon

Community stories: 30 September 2024

Thallon State School P&C received an SRC grant to purchase new portable shade structures.

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A ‘deadly’ wearable health message

Community stories: 30 September 2024

A clever project has improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people living in rural and remote regions in SA using an SRC grant.

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Celebrating the women of Buloke Shire

Community stories: 30 September 2024

With the help of a TTTT grant, the Buloke Women’s Network has kept spirits up in the Buloke region VIC, after years of drought, floods and COVID.

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The Community Advocate podcast – Featuring FRRR

Insights: 27 September 2024

FRRR’s People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels, talks to Greg Thom about the next generation of volunteers on this episode The Community Advocate podcast.

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Partner Update – September 2024

Partner Update: 27 September 2024

In this quarter's update for FRRR's partners and supporters, we look at the impact of leaving a gift in your Will, and the impact of the long-running Tackling Tough Times Together (TTTT) program and our findings on the crucial role of local not-for-profits (NFPs) and the importance of investing in social capital in sustaining communities during drought. There's also a link to the TTTT podcast series we produced, which tells some of the deeply personal stories from the grant recipients' perspective.

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Insights from the bush

Insights: 26 September 2024

Our team spends plenty of time connecting with grantseekers and community groups - on the phone, over email and face-to-face in communities. This summary highlights the current challenges and insights the FRRR team has observed in their interactions, as well as the proactive and positive steps communities are taking to address them.

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Amplifying youth voices and empowering Shoalhaven’s next generation

Community stories: 26 September 2024

The Dunn Lewis Youth Foundation in NSW's Shoalhaven region, the Youth Local Podcast Program has provided young people with more than just a microphone.

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Learnings from the Social Impact in the Regions Conference

Community stories: 26 September 2024

FRRR was pleased to be able to support IRCF participants to attend the Social Impact in the Regions (SIITR) Conference held on Dungutti Country in the community of Kempsey, NSW.

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Systems upgrades sustain Cooinda Court Aged Care

Community stories: 26 September 2024

Cooinda Court Aged Care used funds to modernise their systems, installing new technology to improve management of medication systems, clinical care records and communication.  

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The power of regional people and communities to grow through disruption

Insights: 25 September 2024

FRRR’s Disaster Resilience and Recovery Lead, Nina O’Brien, explores how the TTTT program helped transform drought-affected communities across Australia.

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