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.
Helping to keep language alive in Kowanyama
12 Dec 2022 – In 2022, FRRR contributed $9,212 via a Strengthening Rural Communities grant funded by Friends of FRRR and FRRR towards the g-oz ‘Helping to keep language alive in Kowanyama’ project.
Seed funding continues to make a difference several years on
05 Dec 2022 – Four years ago, PCYC Queensland received $8,000 through FRRR’s ANZ Seeds of Renewal program to buy some basic equipment for the initiative.
AVCLP Building Capacity for Recovery
29 Nov 2022 – In November, around 25 supporters joined the FRRR directors, CEO and Partnerships Team for a donor event held at the Nutrien Ag Solutions offices in Docklands, Melbourne. Dialling into the…
Grant strengthens capacity at local radio station
24 Nov 2022 – In a bid to regain sponsors and attract new ones, Alpine Radio used a $6,000 grant from the News Corp Bushfire Recovery Fund, to hire a Sponsorship and Marketing Manager.
Nowra Fundraising Workshop
24 Nov 2022 – Open to New ways of doing things Valuing our people Make connections and then build and maintain relationships “friend raising” A compelling story Having building blocks in place Build relationships locally Connective collaboration Share outcomes beyond dollars…
Ulladulla Fundraising Workshop
23 Nov 2022 – Take the long view – invest time and effort now for future returnBuild trust and relationship with your community – “friend-raising”Connect your strengths for collective fundraisingDiversify your incomeCollaboration – working…
Focus on Fundraising: Tomorrow Today Foundation
23 Nov 2022 – Tomorrow Today Foundation (TTF) is the community foundation for the Benalla region in Victoria. It connects people, resources and ideas to create a stronger, more resilient and prosperous rural community.
Connecting and celebrating the Woombah Wellness
22 Nov 2022 – The Woombah Residents Association used a $12,100 Yulgilbar Foundation Fund grant to create a series of promotional and educational videos to celebrate the recently established community garden and share the…
Brass tuition creates a legacy
12 Nov 2022 – On Boonwurrung Country The primarily agriculture-based Bass Coast community is a two-hour drive, south-east of Melbourne. It’s therefore perhaps not surprising that it’s one of the fastest growing areas in…