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Empowering First Nations women in cultural tourism
24 Mar 2026 – First Nations Women in Tourism Australia used an $8,900 grant from FRRR’s SRC program to run a one-day cultural tourism event in Port Lincoln, SA.
A conversation with Geraldine Roche from the Sally Foundation about philanthropy, partnership and empowering the next generation
24 Mar 2026 – A conversation with Geraldine Roche from the Sally Foundation about philanthropy, partnership and empowering the next generation via FRRR.
Meet Deb Samuels
24 Mar 2026 – In December 2026, Deb Samuels was appointed Head of Partnerships at FRRR. Enjoy this insightful interview and learn what drew her to this role.
DR:FR program coming to a close in the Burnett Inland, but legacy is strong
23 Mar 2026 – Thanks to the DR:FR program, the Burnett Inland region is better equipped to respond to the changing climate and the increased prevalence of disasters.
South Coast Futures already creating new connections
19 Mar 2026 – FRRR held a leadership workshop for the South Coast Futures program to explore how local leaders can lean into their collective capacity in and with community.
FRRR backs rural Australia with more than $760,000 in grants
10 Mar 2026 – FRRR has awarded $763,234 in funding to 65 locally-led initiatives that will empower remote, very remote, rural and regional communities to be more vibrant, resilient and sustainable places to live, work,…
Grants available to support disaster recovery and preparedness projects
03 Mar 2026 – Applications are open for FRRR’s Rebuilding Futures program for recovery & preparedness projects in communities impacted by disasters between Jan 2019-Dec 2025.
Beyond bricks and mortar
26 Feb 2026 – The Friends of Lismore Regional Gallery shifted their focus from supporting a building to supporting community recovery with a Rebuilding Futures grant.
Tech skills for students in the East Kimberley
26 Feb 2026 – Children in some of the East Kimberley’s most remote communities are gaining vital digital skills thanks to a $10,000 Telstra’s Connected Communities grant.
Small cafe, strong community
26 Feb 2026 – The youth-led café Bagai Barista has grown from a small school-based initiative into a vibrant community hub thanks to a $47,075 SRC grant.
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