Media Releases
We issue media releases to share our official announcements - from new funding rounds and partnerships, to major milestones and media moments. If you're looking for the latest from FRRR, this is the place to start.
For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
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.
Big boost for Victoria’s dairy communities
20 Jun 2024 – FRRR and Gardiner Foundation have awarded $124,478 to 27 community groups across VIC for projects to support, strengthen and sustain their dairying regions.
Grants available for cyclone-affected regional Queensland communities
11 Jun 2024 – Grants are available for regional Queensland communities impacted by Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily to support ongoing resilience building and recovery efforts.
Rural communities continue to fall through funding gap
06 Jun 2024 – FRRR is calling for individuals and organisations to help meet the growing unmet needs of remote, rural and regional communities.
Victorian philanthropics unite to back rural communities
24 May 2024 – Four VIC philanthropics have joined forces in a $5M partnership with FRRR that will strengthen the capacity and resilience of communities over the next 5 years.
FRRR and Charter Hall partner to support disaster preparedness and recovery
23 May 2024 – FRRR and Charter Hall have signed a three-year agreement to support disaster preparedness and recovery efforts across remote, rural and regional communities.
Young people take over Lismore in May
20 May 2024 – More than 30 school-aged students will ‘takeover’ Lismore from 20 May to 24 May to share their stories as part of the ABC’s Takeover Youth Summit.
Nearly $1.4M in small grants for rural Australia
30 Apr 2024 – Nearly $1.4 million in grants is being shared by 129 community groups across remote, rural and regional Australia through FRRR’s flagship SRC program.
More funding for mental health initiatives in remote, rural and regional areas
11 Apr 2024 – More funding is now on offer in rural communities to support mental health projects, thanks to new supporters of FRRR’s In a Good Place grants program.
Senior leadership appointments at FRRR
29 Mar 2024 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) has made changes to two other roles in the Leadership Team.
More than $730,000 awarded to prepare rural communities for future drought
22 Mar 2024 – FRRR has awarded $737,774 in Small Network Grants to 29 NFPs for projects that will strengthen their communities to prepare for the impacts of future droughts.