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.
Free workshops tailored to priorities of Taree and Wingham community groups
10 Nov 2022 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) will host two free capacity building workshops for volunteers, Board members and paid staff members of community groups and not-for-profits in Taree…
$250,000 donation supports flood-affected Victorian communities
08 Nov 2022 – Melbourne businessman and Chairman of The Pratt Foundation, Anthony Pratt has donated $250,000 toward flood recovery in Victoria, contributing to the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal’s (FRRR) Flood Recovery…
South Coast communities given a boost of more than $470,000
04 Nov 2022 – FRRR has awarded $470,670 to community organisations across the South Coast of NSW. These grants are through The IRCF program.
FRRR prepares to support VIC, NSW and TAS flood affected communities
18 Oct 2022 – As thousands of Australians continue to be impacted by floods in Victoria and Tasmania, FRRR is seeking donations to meet the recovery needs of the remote, rural and regional communities…
Grants awarded to support regional Australia
17 Oct 2022 – Fifty-three important community projects across the length and breadth of remote, rural and regional Australia will share $250,000 in funding, thanks to the Nutrien Ag Solutions Community Grants Program.
FRRR appoints Georgie Somerset AM to the Board
07 Oct 2022 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) today announced the appointment of Georgie Somerset AM to the FRRR Board.
Rural communities given a $1.7 million boost
28 Sep 2022 – Thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program, 130 projects across remote, rural and regional Australia will share in $1,663,531 in grants. These projects are all community-led initiatives that will…
Trailblazers supported to strengthen rural communities
28 Sep 2022 – In partnership with the Sally Foundation and ABC, FRRR is awarding grants to support six young leaders who are working on projects that respond to challenges, issues and opportunities in…
FRRR welcomes Raine & Horne Foundation’s support for remote, rural and regional Australia
09 Sep 2022 – The Raine & Horne Foundation today announced a $100,000 donation to FRRR. The Raine & Horne Foundation supports a range of causes and is Superbrand Raine & Horne’s private philanthropic…
More than $900,000 awarded to community-led groups building pandemic resilience
06 Sep 2022 – Twenty-seven community-led groups in remote, rural and regional NSW will share in $912,505 awarded through the Resilience NSW COVID Regional Community Support (CRCS) program.