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.
Bushfire recovery in action: Mighty Mallacoota
11 Mar 2022 – Over the years, many community groups have received multiple grants from FRRR, and we love catching up with groups and leaders in the communities to share in the progress that’s…
Goldfields girls dream big, despite COVID
23 Feb 2022 – Goldfields Girl is about leadership, confidence and building aspirational behaviours. Much more than a pageant, it’s a program that involves personal development, work readiness and community engagement activities for young…
Lighting up the streets of Dirranbandi
23 Feb 2022 – The town of Dirranbandi, in southwest QLD, was suffering from a lack of Christmas cheer and the general community spirit was a bit flat, following relentless drought over many years.…
“Meet, Eat and Play’ program nurses togetherness in Woomelang community
23 Feb 2022 – When COVID restrictions hit Woomelang, the tiny Victorian town with a population of 201 was already struggling after being hit by major drought. More than half the residents live alone,…
Tourism grant diverted to help COVID response in East Arnhem Land
23 Feb 2022 – A grant originally intended to help the Gong-Dal Aboriginal Corporation increase opportunities for the Gapuwiyak community in East Arnhem Land was partially diverted to help the community respond to COVID.…
Equipment gives boost for Boys to the Bush
23 Feb 2022 – When COVID lockdowns hit, it created issues for Boys to the Bush, a program that provides support for disadvantaged youth from a variety of regional and rural communities in NSW.…
Grants for Resilience & Wellness – Kinglake Ranges
17 Feb 2022 – FRRR has awarded an out-of-session grant to the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House Inc, via the Grants for Resilience & Wellness – Kinglake Ranges program, funded by the Victorian Bushfire Appeal…
Simpson dairy farmers in a good place
27 Jan 2022 – The effects of plunging milk prices and bushfires in South West Victoria had the community feeling strained. Front line workers were regularly being confronted with people breaking down because they…
Pizza and movie nights bring drought-hit Marra Creek community closer
27 Jan 2022 – Residents of the severely drought-hit Marra Creek community, in NSW, have traditionally had to travel up to 250km to see a movie or drive 80km to the nearest hotel for…
Carpark drives more members to Burrum Men’s Shed
27 Jan 2022 – The resolution of issues causing frequent flooding of the carpark for the Burrum District Community’s Men’s Shed in Howard, QLD, has enabled more seniors to have safe access to opportunities…