Submissions
Submission into Inquiry on Volunteering in QLD
Feb 2025 – FRRR is pleased to see that this inquiry seeks to address important questions around the wellbeing of the volunteering sector in Queensland and notes the unique challenges faced by people from diverse backgrounds in partaking in volunteering. In this submission, FRRR addresses three of the areas of Inquiry listed in the Terms of Reference, with…
FRRR response to the review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding
Dec 2024 – FRRR commends the Australian government on the commissioning of this report to better meet the needs of Australian communities in the context of the complex, busy and evolving context of disasters in Australia. In this response, FRRR has sought to provide feedback and suggestions on areas that may attract less commentary and on which we…
FRRR Response to the Consultation Draft of the Australian Government Drought Plan
Sep 2024 – The Australian Government’s Drought Plan is a significant policy piece for Australia, and through its successful delivery, will ensure the continued prosperity of remote, rural and regional Australia. FRRR’s response is informed by our experience supporting regional communities across the past 25 years, and through the delivery of both in-drought response and drought preparedness programs.
Submission to NFP Sector Development Blueprint Issues Paper
Dec 2023 – FRRR appreciates the opportunity to make a submission to the Not-for-profit (NFP) Sector Development Blueprint. This is being developed by the Department of Social Services, working with the Community Services Advisory Group.The NFP Blueprint is to provide a roadmap for Government reforms and sector led initiatives that will provide NFP and charity sector organisations with sustainable…
Future Drought Fund: Response to the Investment Strategy and Drought Resilience Funding Plans for 2024-2028
Dec 2023 – FRRR has been involved in design and delivery of programs through the Future Drought Fund since September 2020. In this submission, we respond to the Department’s survey and focus on what we’ve learnt as a delivery partner of the Future Drought Fund. We highlight that it will be important to ensure that future support is…
Submission to the Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding
Aug 2023 – FRRR appreciates the opportunity to make a submission to the Independent Review of Disaster Funding. The Review follows significant government financial support to communities impacted by significant events over the last three years. FRRR welcomes ongoing conversations with the Commonwealth relating to a diversified funding model that facilitates a greater diversity, balance, geographic spread, flexibility,…