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.
Growing Jack the Silly-Yak’s Coeliac health message
27 Aug 2024 – A Trailblazers grant helped Alex expand the reach & impact of the program she’s developed to help families & young kids understand chronic illness.
Building community connectedness in Kowanyama
27 Aug 2024 – Out There Kowanyama received a $10,000 SRC grant to install a new communal fire pit, picnic table and shelter to provide a community gathering space.
Rebuilding Together: How one community showcased their local pride and connection
26 Aug 2024 – How do you capture the energy, pride and enthusiasm of a community? At the South Shoalhaven Community Expo, we discovered that it starts with creating a space where people can…
A million dollar, five year plan in Nambucca Valley
26 Aug 2024 – Nambucca Valley Phoenix has spearheaded a feasibility study into how local NFPs could undertake collective fundraising. The strategic planning underpinned this work.
Junee Community Circular Fund
26 Aug 2024 – Junee Community Power created a circular fund, which in turn has enabled other local community groups to save money on energy. By setting up their fundamentals, they are ‘shovel ready’…
Energising changemakers to carry the baton in the South Coast
26 Aug 2024 – IRCF Bay and Basin Facilitator, Kate McBride, shares the impact of attending a recent Changemakers workshop on herself and her community. She says there are now more people ready and…
Building Indigenous economic and cultural sustainability through art
31 Jul 2024 – Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre Inc used $6,407 from FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program to deliver culturally safe canvas art workshops in Tomaree, NSW.
Workshops for women build wellbeing in Hamilton
30 Jul 2024 – Hamilton District Agricultural Show Society ran a series of workshops that focused on empowering women and building their resilience thanks to a grant from FRRR.
Climate solutions deliver efficiencies & social benefits
30 Jul 2024 – Community Action Inc in partnership with GADSA received a $20,000 Community Led Climate Solutions grant for their Building Energy Efficiency Project.
A journey of cultural enrichment
17 Jul 2024 – Over the past five years, the IRCF program has expanded our knowledge of local indigenous culture through an array of touchpoints, workshops, group discussions, events and training sessions.