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.
Huon Valley’s mental health community response
10 Nov 2022 – With the help of a $9,255 grant through the In a Good Place program, supported by CCI Giving, the Mental Health Community Response project was initiated by the Huon Valley…
Rebuilding community through clearing tracks for management of fire (kala) in Ngadju country
10 Nov 2022 – Following the 2019/20 bushfires, Ngadju Conservation Aboriginal Corporation received a $25,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant RR to help the Ngadju Rangers to both repair the damage and undertake work to…
Cooling The Exchange!
10 Nov 2022 – The North Midlands Project Inc committee received a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to contribute to the cost of installing two large air conditioning units in community and visitor centre.
Pilbara youth learn the digital landscape
10 Nov 2022 – In 2020, Big hART received a $10,000 grant from the Westpac Foundation Community Grants program to train and create paid employment for four young adults in the Pilbara to deliver…
New wheels deliver more than meals
10 Nov 2022 – The Morgan Volunteer Support Group undertook a lot of local fundraising and secured a $10,000 grant through FRRR’s SRC program to go towards a newer vehicle for their Meals on…
Back to School for Barossa Valley kids
10 Nov 2022 – In total 753 Back to School (BTS) vouchers were distributed to schools across the country thanks to the ongoing support from our generous donors.
Vocal Locals Strengthen Loxton
10 Nov 2022 – A $148,250 grant through the Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience program has been used to establish the Vocal Locals – a project that supports local networks access…
Talking Hands for Frontline Responders
10 Nov 2022 – Using a $25,000 grant through the News Corp Bushfire Fund program, Deaf Can: Do partnered with SA CFS volunteers across the state to teach basic AUSLAN skills.
Building capacity in Nambucca Valley
10 Nov 2022 – The Nambucca Valley in NSW was one of the first participating communities in the Investing in Rural Community Futures Program. The Mujaay Ganma Foundation was established to support Aboriginal people…
The return of the Outback Festival to Winton
10 Nov 2022 – Outback Festival Australia have used a $45,000 Tackling Tough Times Together grant to help them host one of their largest Festivals capitalising on the holidaying demographic contained to Queensland due…