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.
Funds begin to flow to rural communities to prepare for drought
09 May 2023 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to announce the first 15 organisations to receive funding through the Future Drought Fund’s Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
Empowering and addressing issues that matter to rural youth
17 Apr 2023 – Grants of up to $10,000 are now available to fund community-led projects, developed by young people, to respond to the six issues identified at this year’s ABC Heywire Youth Summit,…
$250,000 available for community-led mental health projects
12 Apr 2023 – Remote, rural and regional communities across Australia can apply now for grants up to $20,000 for community-driven mental health and wellbeing projects, through FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program.
IRCF Bega Valley workshop a success with local leaders
04 Apr 2023 – FRRR and Bega Shire Council recently announced that a new initiative was being rolled out in Bega Valley, called Investing in Rural Community Futures (IRCF) Bega Valley – Resilience Connection…
Bega Valley and Shoalhaven’s not-for-profits to benefit from boost in leadership capacity to drive bushfire recovery
03 Apr 2023 – Leaders of local not-for-profit organisations in the Bega Valley and Shoalhaven region are invited to apply for locally-delivered leadership development programs, Regenerate Bega Valley and Regenerate Shoalhaven, designed to build…
Rural groups awarded a record-breaking $2.3 million
29 Mar 2023 – FRRR has awarded $2,309,331 in grants to 176 community projects across remote, rural and regional Australia as part of the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.
Vital funding already supporting flood-affected Victorian communities
27 Mar 2023 – FRRR has awarded 23 ‘quick response’ grants to community groups and not-for-profit (NFP) organisations in flood-affected areas of Victoria thanks to a generous $250,000 donation from the Pratt Foundation.
FRRR welcomes William Myer to the Board
06 Mar 2023 – FRRR has announced the appointment of William Myer to its Board. William is the representative of the Sidney Myer Fund, one of the founding partners of FRRR, alongside the Australian…
New locally-led partnership set to strengthen disaster resilience across Burnett Inland
03 Mar 2023 – A new initiative to enable Burnett Inland Communities to be disaster resilient and future ready has begun to roll out.
IRCF Bega Valley project begins to roll out
02 Mar 2023 – FRRR and Bega Valley Shire Council have announced the start of a new initiative under the $1.3 million Australian Government Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Program. Investing in Rural Community Futures…