strengthening rural communities
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.
It takes GUTS to address division through dance
10 Nov 2022 – GUTS Dance Central Australia, located in the Northern Territory, used a $9,800 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to support the delivery of their Community Dance Day.
Ngulla connects community
10 Nov 2022 – In response to the recent impact of drought, bushfire and COVID, Bombala Preschool in NSW wanted to increase resilience and strengthen intergenerational connections using a $15,000 SRC grant.
Creativity rises from the ashes in Mooral Creek
10 Nov 2022 – Following the devastation of the 2019/20 bushfires, the Mooral Creek Hall & Progress Association Committee embarked upon a project to bring the whole community together to connect, reflect and support…
TenterLIFE offering support and reducing stigma
10 Nov 2022 – The TenterLIFE Suicide Prevention Network in the northern NSW rural community of Tenterfield, was awarded a $25,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to fund the promotion of their Suicide Prevention First…
New life for the Katanning pool hall
28 Sep 2022 – Thanks to a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant, funded by IKEA Australia, the Katanning and Districts Pool Association was able to revamp the ageing pool hall and add a meal…
Forging friendships and recovery
28 Sep 2022 – The Kingscote Men’s Shed received a $3,683 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to support recovery from the 2019/20 bushfires that devastated much of Kangaroo Island, by restoring an historic jetty trolley.
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…
New wheels for Eventide residents
31 Aug 2022 – Thanks to a $10,000 Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant supported by Ian Rollo Currie Foundation, Evertide Lutheran Homes was able to purchase a golf buggy that has been assisting with…
3×3 Basketball Brings Community Together
26 Jul 2022 – The Palm Island Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was established in 2004, and works closely with the Indigenous Programs Development Unit, government agencies, community organisations and members to provide a…
Nearly $800,000 awarded to strengthen rural communities
21 Jun 2022 – Sixty-seven projects across remote, rural and regional Australia will share in $776,583 in grants thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program.