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.
Building confidence through connection and collaboration
25 Mar 2025 – Engagement in FRRR’s IRCF Program supported Gemma to further develop leadership skills and form new connections.
Growing a strong service for a vibrant community
25 Mar 2025 – Through IRCF, The Family Place was supported to develop a five-year strategic plan to equip the organisation for a planned period of growth.
Eden Community Access Centre Inc’s FRRR story
10 Mar 2025 – The Eden Community Access Centre shares their FRRR story.
Women leading change in rural Australia
07 Mar 2025 – Remote, rural and regional women are amazing. While we recognise this every day, International Women’s Day (IWD) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate it.
Celebrating more than 30 years of helping communities thrive
27 Feb 2025 – Beyond Empathy (BE) is creating pathways for young people, fostering their creative talents and providing them with sustainable opportunities in the arts sector.
IRCF Community Facilitators move into not-for-profit roles
27 Feb 2025 – Two former IRCF Community Facilitators have moved into positions where they can draw on the extensive knowledge they have of their communities.
Beyond Empathy creates youth arts pathways via stronger social enterprise
27 Feb 2025 – Beyond Empathy (BE) is creating pathways for young people, fostering their creative talents and providing them with sustainable opportunities in the arts sector.
The Returning Indigenous Corporation’s FRRR story
27 Feb 2025 – The Returning Indigenous Corporation share their FRRR story.
Digital solutions improve access to healthcare in remote Queensland
26 Feb 2025 – Goondir Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corporation for Health Services used FRRR funding to improve healthcare access for indigenous communities in QLD.