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.
Celebrating the women of Buloke Shire
30 Sep 2024 – With the help of a TTTT grant, the Buloke Women’s Network has kept spirits up in the Buloke region VIC, after years of drought, floods and COVID.
Amplifying youth voices and empowering Shoalhaven’s next generation
26 Sep 2024 – The Dunn Lewis Youth Foundation in NSW’s Shoalhaven region, the Youth Local Podcast Program has provided young people with more than just a microphone.
Learnings from the Social Impact in the Regions Conference
26 Sep 2024 – FRRR was pleased to be able to support IRCF participants to attend the Social Impact in the Regions (SIITR) Conference held on Dungutti Country in the community of Kempsey, NSW.
Systems upgrades sustain Cooinda Court Aged Care
26 Sep 2024 – Cooinda Court Aged Care used funds to modernise their systems, installing new technology to improve management of medication systems, clinical care records and communication.
The Next Economy
19 Sep 2024 – In August 2018, TNE partnered with FRRR to establish a Not-for-Profit Fundraising Account to support the educational component of TNE’s activities, as well as their capacity to enable the educational…
The Next Economy
19 Sep 2024 – Since its launch in 2018, The Next Economy (TNE) has become a trusted advisor and collaborator, working with regional communities, experts and decision-makers across government and industry to drive the…
Warren Chamber Music Festival and the impact of leaving a legacy
17 Sep 2024 – Since 2010, FRRR has partnered with Perpetual to ensure the wishes of the late Harold Gordon Jones are honoured. One community group that has received multiple grants from this bequest…
Equine therapy with profound impact
17 Sep 2024 – Kanyini Connections Ltd runs an innovative equine therapy initiative designed to provide intensive support to young veterans suffering from PTSD. FRRR supported the program through an In a Good Place…
Improved access to life saving equipment in Pine Village
27 Aug 2024 – Pine Village Land & Services Management Association Inc received a $3,704 grant to purchase and install an automatic defibrillator.
Supporting a clean energy transition in the Latrobe Valley
27 Aug 2024 – GCCNI received a $20,000 CLCS grant to support their just transition journey in response to planned closures of the local coal fired power plants in the Latrobe Valley.