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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2024 Back to School recipients

Media releases (soft launch): 31 January 2024

FRRR has issued more than $1,097,900 in eGift Back to School vouchers to assist more than 18,400 students and their families experiencing financial distress..

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Funding available for Minyip community groups

Media releases (soft launch): 11 January 2024

FRRR is once again inviting Minyip community groups to apply for grants up to $10,000 for projects that will benefit the township, district and its people.

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FRRR gears up to support recovery in flood-affected FNQ

Media releases: 20 December 2023

FRRR is launching a Flood Recovery Appeal to support communities in Far North Queensland that are facing an unimaginable clean up and recovery journey.

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Donor News – December 2023

Partner Update: 14 December 2023

In this quarter's update for FRRR's partners and supporters, we've featured an East Gippsland project that provides a clever resource for community recovery, and you'll find an interesting conversation with a new supporter in the climate solutions space, Hand Heart Pocket - which is the charitable arm of the Queensland Freemasons.

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Supporter Spotlight: Hand Heart Pocket

Insights: 13 December 2023

Jillian Kirwan-Lee, FRRR Partnerships Specialist, recently chatted with Sara Parrott, CEO Hand Heart Pocket, to talk about their partnership and driving climate solutions at a community level.

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Targeted small grants creating a better place

Insights: 12 December 2023

FRRR's In a Good Place Program Coordinator, Jeanice Henderson, shares key insights from the rural mental health and wellbeing grants program.

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SAGE stall set up at a farmers market.

SAGE COVID recovery in Eurobodalla

COVID Recovery: 11 December 2023

SAGE received an FRRR grant to cover the costs of a salaried Business Manager to help build organisational capacity and revenue streams.

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Lights Up festival boosts Riverland

Disaster recovery stories: 11 December 2023

A TTTT grant in Loxton, SA helped boost the local economy and connect and engage locals, all while building skills for young people and having fun.

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Four young adults in front of wall with a mural of a bunch of balloons painted on it.

Connecting through Colac’s Makers’ Space

COVID Recovery: 11 December 2023

A creative arts project run by Colac Makers' Space received a $10,000 grant to support local youth and volunteers.

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Catering to community recovery

Annual Review stories Black Summer Bushfire Recovery: 11 December 2023

With support via FRRR through the News Corp Bushfire Fund, Bairnsdale Neighbourhood House embarked on a project to enhance their disaster response capabilities, enabling preparation and distribution of fresh food, meals and catering for those affected by natural disasters.

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