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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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Building community connectedness in Kowanyama

Community stories: 27 August 2024

Out There Kowanyama received a $10,000 SRC grant to install a new communal fire pit, picnic table and shelter to provide a community gathering space.

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2024 Sally Foundation Trailblazers Development Fund grants awarded

Media releases: 27 August 2024

In partnership with the Sally Foundation and the ABC, FRRR awarded $40,000 in grants to eight youth-led community projects as part of the Trailblazers program.

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Rebuilding Together: How one community showcased their local pride and connection

Community stories: 26 August 2024

How do you capture the energy, pride and enthusiasm of a community? At the South Shoalhaven Community Expo, we discovered that it starts with creating a space where people can reconnect, share their stories, and reignite the spark that makes our local area so special.

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A million dollar, five year plan in Nambucca Valley

Community stories: 26 August 2024

Nambucca Valley Phoenix has spearheaded a feasibility study into how local NFPs could undertake collective fundraising. The strategic planning underpinned this work.

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Junee Community Circular Fund

Community stories: 26 August 2024

Junee Community Power created a circular fund, which in turn has enabled other local community groups to save money on energy. By setting up their fundamentals, they are 'shovel ready' for more investment.

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Energising changemakers to carry the baton in the South Coast

Community stories: 26 August 2024

IRCF Bay and Basin Facilitator, Kate McBride, shares the impact of attending a recent Changemakers workshop on herself and her community. She says there are now more people ready and able to carry the baton of change.

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Report confirms that in-drought support for NFPs is critical to sustainability and recovery

Media releases: 26 August 2024

FRRR's TTTT impact report highlights the program outcomes and makes recommendations on effective in-drought support.

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Grassroots groups share $730,000 to improve liveability of remote, rural and regional places

Media releases: 13 August 2024

Seventy-nine community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing more than $730,000 in grants, thanks to FRRR’s flagship SRC program.

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More than $280,000 for rural mental health projects

Media releases: 12 August 2024

FRRR’s In a Good Place program has awarded $286,992 to 18 NFPs in remote, rural and regional communities to support mental health challenges.

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Grants available for rural communities to take climate action

Media releases: 1 August 2024

Grants are available for rural communities seeking to embrace practices and solutions that reduce emissions and address the impacts of climate change.

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