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.
Facility Refurb for Currie Park Residents
25 Jul 2022 – Currie Park, Euroa’s retirement village, is run by the Old Colonist’s Association of Victoria (OCAV), which was established in 1896 to care for older Victorians in need. OCAV provides access…
Nutrien grant provides improved facilities for children’s occupational therapy
08 Jul 2022 – Nutrien Ag Solutions has partnered with the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) to invest in meaningful community projects across Australia. In the first round of the Nutrien Ag…
No more silent movies for Mansfield Armchair Cinema thanks to community grant
08 Jul 2022 – Cinema goers at the Mansfield Armchair Cinema can now enjoy outdoor movie nights thanks to newly installed weatherproof speakers funded by the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants program.
Nutrien funding supports return of medical service to Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
08 Jul 2022 – A $5,000 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grant has contributed to the refurbishment of facilities at the Penneshaw Community Health Rooms, which has allowed local medical services to be reinstated after…
Good governance supports great outcomes in Glen Innes
28 Jun 2022 – In an agricultural community, it is not uncommon to have a male-dominated population. However in and around Glen Innes, NSW this isn’t the case. More than half of the Glen…
Riverland Skillin’ It inspires and empowers young people
28 Jun 2022 – Part of Things is a gathering place and ideas hub for young people in Barmera in the Riverland region of South Australia. They used a $10,000 FRRR ABC Heywire Youth…
Stawell’s home of strength, balance and bingo
28 Jun 2022 – Eventide Homes is a NFP organisation in Stawell, in the Northern Grampians Shire of Victoria. Founded in 1953, the organisation now offers 100 residential aged care places, from units for…
Flowerdale’s playgroup flourishes
27 Jun 2022 – A much-loved playgroup is going from strength to strength in the Flowerdale community in Victoria, following the engagement of a qualified facilitator to assist parents to develop their skills and…
Fundraising Account in Focus: Upper Murray Innovation Foundation
25 May 2022 – The community of Corryong in north-eastern Victoria is nestled at the foot of the surrounding mountain ranges, and has a population of around 1,200. Corryong has a very active Community…
Seville War Memorial ready in time for ANZAC Day
24 May 2022 – Seville Township Group operates in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and aims to improve Seville for the benefit of the local community and those in the surrounding areas. They hold an FRRR…