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.
Small town bonanza helps build a brighter future
30 Jul 2025 – With a $9,988 SRC grant, the Theodore Early Childhood Centre Association delivered a family-friendly Bonanza to connect locals and raise future funding.
Investing in women rangers for a stronger NT
30 Jul 2025 – A $50,000 Small Networks Grant supported 50 remote Indigenous women to attend the fifth annual Strong Women for Healthy Country Forum on Larrakia Country, NT.
United in uniform at Nathalia’s spring show
30 Jul 2025 – A Nutrien Ag Solutions Grant funded sun-smart uniforms for Nathalia Show volunteers, boosting visibility and impact at their annual spring show.
Carolyn Ardler reflects on three years at FRRR
11 Jul 2025 – As Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) Program Manager for the South Coast, Carolyn Ardler has applied her enormous passion for community-driven capacity building and development to her role.
Building resilience: California and Australia share lessons in community recovery efforts
11 Jul 2025 – There is always much to be learnt by sharing experiences of similar events, especially when it comes to disaster recovery. Recently, representatives from California and Australia connected to discuss how…
Monto Magic Tourism Action Group Inc
25 Jun 2025 – Monto Magic Tourism Group Inc share their FRRR story.
Workshop for entrepreneurial women in the Kimberley
25 Jun 2025 – With a $6,500 ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant, ODX delivered a workshop on digital literacy and entrepreneurial skills for 24 Indigenous women across the Kimberley.
Girilambone’s new noticeboard builds community
25 Jun 2025 – In NSW, a $2,923 Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grant helped the Girilambone Community Association install a noticeboard to improve local communication.
Weaving culture and community in Kingston
25 Jun 2025 – Supported by OSCA and a $10,000 SRC Small and Vital grant, the Kingston Weaving project is bringing community and culture together in SA’s Limestone Coast.