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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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Tallangatta SES has got things covered

Community stories: 6 August 2014

The Tallangatta State Emergency Services (SES) Unit applied to FRRR for a Gardiner Foundation grant in 2012, and received funding to purchase a new marquee, allowing the Unit to participate in more community events.

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Bruny Island bird benefits

Community stories: 23 January 2014

Bruny Island is a summer hotspot and host to the Bruny Island Bird Festival, a festival that has more to it than feathers, and is run by the Bruny Island Environment Network.

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Healthy tucker in Lockhart River

Community stories: 23 October 2013

The Lockhart River community voiced a need for male health initiatives, and thanks to FRRR's Small Grants for Small Rural Communities grant program, a men's cooking program was born.

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A place for everything

Community stories: 12 July 2013

Stitch ‘n’ Chat is a group in Victoria where local women not only share experiences and participate in craftwork, but also discuss local issues. An FRRR Donation Account granted funding to help them organise their materials so they can focus on the tasks at hand.

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On with the show

Community stories: 18 December 2012

The Rex Theatre Charlton, Victoria, faced an uncertain future following the floods of January 2011. An outpouring of support from the local and extended community, aided by an FRRR Donation Account, has helped to rebuild and improve upon this historic feature.

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Cameras capture wildlife

Community stories: 31 July 2012

FRRR has helped the Mukinbudin Conservation Group to survey local wildlife.

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Smoky Bay jetty refurbished

Community stories: 28 May 2012

FRRR hosted a donation account for the Smoky Bay Progress Association, in collaboration with the Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation to enable them to restore the historic Smoky Bay jetty.

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Rural Education Program, First Report 2003 -2004

Reports: 9 November 2003

The Rural Education Program (REP) seeks to ensure that quality education remains accessible to children in rural and remote communities regardless of weather and financial adversity. Through collaboration with local agencies and sponsored partnerships with individuals and corporations, the REF will be able to extend the educational resources and individualised learning support that rural students need and deserve.

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