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.
Carcoar community comes together to purchase local church
07 Sep 2021 – The Blue Mountains village of Carcoar came together to purchase the local church as their community facility, with the help of an FRRR Fundraising Account.
From hall to hub of Coffin Bay community
25 Aug 2021 – At the southern tip of the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, Coffin Bay is a small town of about 600 people. Known around the world for its fresh oysters and…
Improving public perception of Moree Secondary College
25 Aug 2021 – Moree is a major agricultural centre in northern New South Wales, noted for its part in the Australian cotton-growing industry. Community workshops conducted by both Moree Secondary College and Moree…
Stanthorpe art event brings in thousands to fight social isolation
25 Aug 2021 – The town of Stanthorpe, in Queensland is no stranger to hardship. After years of drought and bushfires, the community was already feeling the pressure when COVID-19 hit. Like many rural,…
Devonport Community Garden gets upgrade
25 Aug 2021 – In the last 12 years, the beloved community garden in Devonport, Tasmania has become a hub for local residents, where they come together for a range of activities. The garden…
Make a Difference – Port Macquarie
17 Aug 2021 – Support needed now more than ever for communities hit by multiple disasters Port Macquarie, on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, is just one of many towns reeling from…
In Focus: Border Trust
29 Jul 2021 – In June 2021, FRRR staff had the privilege of listening to a presentation by Glenys Atkins, Executive Officer of Border Trust. The story below captures some key highlights of that…
Draft strengthens connections in Winton
27 Jul 2021 – A $20,000 Tackling Times Together grant allowed the Diamantina Rodeo and Campdraft Association to go ahead with their annual Draft and bring people together, covering most of the major costs…
Canteen upgrade brings NT community together
27 Jul 2021 – A grant from FRRR was the catalyst for a full upgrade of the Harts Range Amateur Race Club canteen facilities. Run by the Isolated Children’s and Parents Association, the canteen…
Strengthening locals’ connections to native flora in the Kinglake Ranges
27 Jul 2021 – In the 12 years since the 2009 Bushfires, almost half of the residents of Kinglake are new to the area. So the work of Kinglake Landcare Group is important in…