Community Stories
You can use the categories to the right to explore particular topics. 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. For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
King Island community protect unique environment
20 Nov 2024 – King Island Landcare Group developed a ‘Restoration Kit’ to restore and monitor the Island’s natural vegetation using a $14,766 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant.
Community connection in Porongurup
20 Nov 2024 – Thanks to a $9,961 S&V SRC grant, Porongurup locals participated in a community led, intercultural, intra-regional dance performance about climate action.
Empowering young farmers on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula
15 Nov 2024 – AIR EP used a $60,000 CIP grant to run four field events for young farmers around local leadership, drought preparedness, and community sustainability.
Broome CRC gets a technology boost
22 Oct 2024 – The Broome Community Resource Centre received a Telstra Connected Communities grant to upgrade technology equipment so they could better serve the community.
Paving the multicultural way for the Limestone Coast
22 Oct 2024 – FRRR funds were used to help the newly established Limestone Coast Multicultural Network foster cross-cultural understanding in Naracoorte.
Safe Space supports community connection in Castlemaine
22 Oct 2024 – Through two IAGP grants, FRRR has helped support the establishment of Castlemaine Safe Space – a peer-supported community drop-in space.
Cycling trails bring back tourists, encourage local recreation
22 Oct 2024 – Cycle Tumbarumba have made a mountain bike trail network on Mason’s Hill safer for local community members using an FRRR grant.
Chicks in the Sticks are stronger together
15 Oct 2024 – ‘Chicks in the Sticks’ events bring together local women to increase skills, knowledge and understanding of the risks posed by drought and climate change.
Sheltering and connecting Thallon
30 Sep 2024 – Thallon State School P&C received an SRC grant to purchase new portable shade structures.
A ‘deadly’ wearable health message
30 Sep 2024 – A clever project has improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people living in rural and remote regions in SA using an SRC grant.