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. 

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Kinglake Ranges to receive boost from Grants for Resilience & Wellness

Media releases: 12 December 2019

More than $1.5M earmarked to support ongoing recovery across the Kinglake Ranges following the 2009 bushfires has begun to roll-out through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal's Grants for Resilience & Wellness (GR&W) - Kinglake Ranges program

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Investing in Rural Community Futures gives NFPs the chance to help their community thrive

Media releases: 10 December 2019

Community organisations in three New South Wales communities will receive long-term support through the Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) program, which focuses on strengthening local not-for-profits, and in turn, rural communities.

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ANZ Seeds of Renewal grants give boost to rural, regional and remote Australia

Media releases: 28 November 2019

The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) has today announced the 21 community groups that will share in $250,000 in grants through the ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program.

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Northern Rivers Community Foundation

Community stories: 28 November 2019

Northern Rivers Community Foundation (NRCF) was established in 2004 with the purpose to connect people who care with local causes that matter, to improve community well-being for the Northern Rivers region...

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Cotton communities receive pre-Christmas boost

Media releases: 20 November 2019

Schools, show societies, and a family support service are among the 30 not-for-profit organisations in New South Wales and Queensland cotton-growing communities to receive a $5,000 boost from the Bayer Fund this year as part of the Aussie Cotton Farmers Grow Communities program.

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Wilson Asset Management lends its support to drought and fire-affected communities

Media releases: 19 November 2019

The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) welcomes the plans of Wilson Asset Management to raise up to $1 million for communities affected by drought and fire, announced today at its Sydney Shareholder Presentation.

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What now for fire-affected communities and how you can help

Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Media releases: 14 November 2019

As the impacts of the bushfires burning across Australia become more apparent, the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal is urging those wanting to support the affected communities to remember that recovery takes time, and support will be needed for many years to come.

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In a Good Place grants empower mental health initiatives

Media releases: 12 November 2019

Eight projects that support and encourage good mental health practices in rural, regional and remote communities have received grants from the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal via the In a Good Place program.

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Looking forward, looking back

Community stories: 23 October 2019

Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network (QRRRWN) is a member and volunteer based, multi-generational, not-for-profit organisation for women from, or supportive of rural, regional and remote...

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Wee Waa set to be Disaster Resilient: Future Ready thanks to $40,000 grant

Media releases: 11 October 2019

The Wee Waa Rotary Club will build a Community Arts Hub and fund a Cultural Trail as part of the Disaster Resilient: Future Ready (DR:FR) Get Ready NSW Pilot, thanks to a grant of $40,000 from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Wee Waa is one of three communities in the state, along with North Richmond and Ocean Shores, that is participating in the program to better prepare them for disasters.

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