Reports, evaluations and submissions
Below we share what we’ve learned, what we’ve achieved and how we’re working to shape better outcomes for remote, rural and regional communities. You’ll find documents that highlight our impact, inform our advocacy and guide future action. Whether you’re after data, stories or strategic insights, this is the place to find it.
If you’d like to more more about any of these reports or insights, email info@ninjatest-frrr.madeneat.dev or call us on 03 5430 2399.
New National Drought Agreement Review: FRRR Submission
Sep 2023 – FRRR welcomed the opportunity to make this submission to the Australian Government regarding the National Drought Agreement (NDA) Review, as a follow on from earlier public consultation in mid-2022.The National Drought Agreement is the Australian Government policy document that underpins all drought support across the drought cycle.
Submission to the Independent Review of Commonwealth Disaster Funding
Aug 2023 – FRRR appreciates the opportunity to make a submission to the Independent Review of Disaster Funding. The Review follows significant government financial support to communities impacted by significant events over the last three years. FRRR welcomes ongoing conversations with the Commonwealth relating to a diversified funding model that facilitates a greater diversity, balance, geographic spread, flexibility,…
Future Drought Fund: Response to the Productivity Commission Inquiry Interim Report
Jul 2023 – The Productivity Commission released an interim report – Review of Part 3 of the Future Drought Fund Act, inviting further views on the Commission’s initial findings and recommendations on ways to improve the operation and design of the Future Drought Fund (FDF). FRRR welcomed the opportunity to provide input based on our experience with the…
Impacts of Creative Recovery Report
Jun 2023 – Creative Recovery Network and FRRR partnered to investigate the valuable role that creative projects and processes play when communities are recovering from disaster or other significant climate impacts. This study investigated the impact-legacy of five FRRR funded creative recovery programs to determine their long-term outcomes and impacts. The research found that creative recovery projects have…
Investing in Not-for-Profit Capacity in Regional NSW: Community Insights Report
May 2023 – Commencing in early 2021, Investing in Not-for-Profit Capacity in Regional NSW (INFPC) was a place-based program designed and delivered by FRRR that ran in three communities affected by the 2019 / 20 Black Summer bushfires – Bega Valley, Glen Innes, and Taree and Wingham. Funded by Paul Ramsay Foundation, INFPC’s primary aim was to support…
Future Drought Fund’s Networks to Build Drought Resilience: Program Implementation and Learnings
May 2023 – In February 2021, FRRR was awarded $3,750,000 to deliver the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Networks to Build Drought Resilience program. In total, the 87 community groups that completed their projects undertook 791 activities and reached 37,841 participants. The real legacy however lies in the networks that were created or strengthened and in the skills…