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.
IncrediGirls makes for incredible learning opportunities
07 Feb 2024 – A Gardiner Foundation Community grant has helped the Welshpool and District Primary School address the gender imbalance through their IncrediGirls program.
Reconnecting community in South Purrumbete
31 Jan 2024 – The South Purrumbete community banded together to save the disused Recreation Reserve building with a vision to create a vibrant community hub.
Tools, tech and transformation
31 Jan 2024 – A $20,000 Networks to Build Drought Resilience grant enabled UNFS to deliver the ‘Tools, Tech and Transformation’ workshop for farmers and agribusinesses.
Marine Rescue Bermagui base refurbishment
31 Jan 2024 – A $24,933 Volunteer Emergency Services Fund grant, funded by the Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch Foundation, has enabled fit out of the newly refurbished Volunteer Marine Rescue Bermagui base on the…
Bruny Island Billabong playground brings community together
31 Jan 2024 – Bruny Island District School’s Parents & Friends Committee achieved much more than they hoped for when they upgraded the playground that focuses on children up to five.
Snowtown’s picture perfect loo
21 Nov 2023 – Snowtown Centenary Park received an FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities grant to paint murals on their toilet block.
Hawkesbury’s tech connect project
21 Nov 2023 – The Hawkesbury City Council received a Rebuilding Futures grant funded by the Suncorp Group to improve community access to technology, post floods.
Making a big impact with a small project in Foster
21 Nov 2023 – Manna Community Garden in Foster, VIC, received a Rebuilding Regional Communities grant to replace seating around the fire pit at their community garden.
Abergowrie’s Yarning Circle
21 Nov 2023 – Abergowrie Primary P&C Association received an FRRR grant to create a communal space to deepen cultural understanding and community engagement.
Fremantle Foundation enabling local impact
21 Nov 2023 – Fremantle Fdn partners with FRRR through a Community Foundation Account to support community groups conducting charitable activities in rural & regional WA.