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.
Rural communities awarded a $1.4 million boost
17 Mar 2022 – Through FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities grant program, 117 projects will share in $1,382,453 in grants for their community-led initiatives.
$135,000 funding boost for Nowra not-for-profits
10 Mar 2022 – Seven not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) are sharing in $135,471 for projects that will strengthen the NFP sector and inter-organisational relationships in Nowra, helping the community to thrive and achieve long-term stability.…
Rural communities to receive more than $3M to combat future drought
08 Mar 2022 – FRRR has awarded $3,084,346 to 60 local not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) in remote, rural and regional Australia for grassroots initiatives that will build their community’s resilience to drought. Funded by the…
FRRR prepares to support community-led flood recovery in rural areas
02 Mar 2022 – Once again, FRRR is ready to support the recovery of rural communities across Australia that have been affected by floods in 2022.
Celebrating a 20 year partnership funding Victorian dairy communities
01 Mar 2022 – The annual Gardiner Dairy Foundation Community Grants Program has opened today. This round marks the 20th year of the program and partnership with FRRR.
FRRR partners with Victorian communities to support community-led disaster resilience
28 Feb 2022 – Korumburra, Myrtleford and Whittlesea township and surrounds have been selected to partner with FRRR as part of the Foundation’s DR:FR Victorian program.
New partnership boosts grants to strengthen rural communities
28 Feb 2022 – FRRR has welcomed an investment of more than $5 million from the Australian Government into SRC to support community responses to COVID impacts.
Rural communities come together to help students get Back to School
14 Feb 2022 – Students and families in remote, rural and regional parts of Australia will start the 2022 school year with a little extra support, thanks to the generosity of FRRR and its…
New program gives back to groups that distributed vital COVID relief across regional NSW
01 Feb 2022 – Local groups and not-for-profit organisations that delivered food and care hampers to community members during COVID can now apply to recoup up to $30,000.
Vale Sidney Baillieu Myer AC
25 Jan 2022 – The Board and staff of FRRR sadly note the passing of Sidney Baillieu (Bails) Myer AC. Mr Myer was instrumental in the formation of FRRR.