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.
FRRR gears up to support recovery in flood-affected FNQ
20 Dec 2023 – FRRR is launching a Flood Recovery Appeal to support communities in Far North Queensland that are facing an unimaginable clean up and recovery journey.
More than $1.5M awarded to meet the needs of rural Australia
27 Nov 2023 – More than 150 NFP organisations in rural regions across Australia are sharing $1,579,380 in SRC grants for projects that will strengthen their communities.
South Coast NFPs get funding boost from FRRR and partners
22 Nov 2023 – NFPs across the NSW South Coast are sharing more than $360,000 across 27 projects that will strengthen their capacity to support their local communities.
ANZ Seeds of Renewal grants $250,000 to rural and regional communities
20 Nov 2023 – FRRR and ANZ have awarded $250,000 in grants to 20 community groups and non-for-profit organisations through the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program.
More local funding to prepare rural regions for drought
06 Nov 2023 – FRRR has announced the final projects awarded through the Community Impact Program, funded by the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
Over $300,000 in recovery grants awarded in flood-impacted areas of Victoria
02 Nov 2023 – In partnership with Suncorp and AAMI, FRRR has awarded $300,781 to 18 remote, rural and regional not-for-profits in communities impacted by the 2022-2023 Victorian flooding events.
Out and about with FRRR
27 Oct 2023 – Stories and movements from the FRRR team as they visit rural and regional communities in many parts of Australia!
Treading Lightly makes an impact
26 Oct 2023 – Treading lightly is an organisation that is well known for its care of community and the local environment along the coast.
Supporting climate solutions in rural communities
25 Oct 2023 – Remote, rural and regional NFPs seeking to implement practices and solutions that reduce the impact of the changing climate can now apply for grants up to $20,000 through FRRR’s new…