eNews Archive
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In this bumper edition of eNews, you’ll find key funding updates, including what’s on the horizon in the new year, plus practical community tips to help you prepare for the months ahead. We’re also sharing inspiring stories of impact, highlights from the FDF HRCPDI impact report and we’re calling for your input to shape two programs.
In the October edition, we’re sharing a host of exciting new initiatives and resources, including the FRRR Community Data Tool, our NextGen Blueprint and a new drought resilience program. You’ll also find the latest Funding Update and inspiring community stories.
Our September eNews is a bumper edition, with an offer for one community to receive a FREE hydrogen generator! We’ve also shared some inspiring community stories, as well as updates on our community engagement activities in nearly every state, plus where we’re headed next month. There’s also the usual update on grants available and some handy community tips.
In our August edition, alongside our usual granting update, we share new reports covering lessons in disaster resilience; how to ensure communities share in benefits from renewable transition; and lessons in building the capacity of NFPs. You can also read about the appointment of our new Outback Advisory Board, as well as some great outcomes from grants and handy tips for NFPs.
In the July edition of eNews you can read about our updated Find Funding Tool and our new Community Renewal Funds. We also share the latest on our grant programs and spotlight the impact of community-led projects, including mental health Sunday Sessions in SA and the Strong Women for Healthy Country Forum in the NT. Plus, lots of useful tips for NFPs!
The June edition shares a reminder of our granting system changes, how we’re securing the future for rural communities and some incredible grants in action. There’s also a wealth of tips and webinars on offer to support local community groups!
In the May edition, you’ll find some inspiring community stories, read what the team has been up to while visiting communities, gain some fabulous tips and get a heads up on some upcoming changes to our granting system.
In this edition, we share how we’re supporting flood-affected communities and what grant programs are currently open, as well as remind you about final reporting. We’re also calling for your FRRR story and we share several great examples of grants in action. Plus there are practical tips and support from across our network.
In the March edition of FRRR eNews, we spotlight FRRR’s 25th anniversary celebrations, provide details of grants available and offer some practical tips for community groups. We also share inspiring stories from Yorke Peninsula, Central West QLD, Christmas Island and Wagga Wagga.
In our February edition of FRRR eNews, we invite your input into our 25th anniversary celebrations this year and share some highlights from our annual Staff Muster. We’ve also got the usual grants info and funding announcements, and round it out with some great tips for community groups, along with inspiring case studies from grant recipients.
In our first newsletter of 2025, we share our 2024 Annual Review, including several inspiring stories from a record year. We also call for your input, as we plan our 25th birthday celebrations, plus there are details of several grant programs available to support your community.
eNews 2024 editions
The final edition of eNews for the year includes many program stories made possible through generous donor support, including: giving voice to young people in Batemans Bay & Basin NSW; healing flood recovery in Berri SA; drought resilience initiatives in Fitzroy Capricornia QLD; mental health projects in the Mallee NSW, and more. There’s also information on some new resources focussed on nature-led community recovery and resilience. Enjoy our last eNews for 2024.
This edition we shared our Black Summer Bushfires, Five Years On report, which shares the impacts of the generous support from so many donors. We also showcase projects from Porongurup in WA; King Island in TAS; Eyre Peninsula in SA; and across regional QLD. There are also tips for community groups, including two interesting webinars, access to human resources support for community groups, and a reminder about the FRRR Expertise Pool. So grab a cuppa, sit back and enjoy.
The October edition of eNews includes the launch of the Interim Evaluation report on the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative, which confirms progress in strengthening community capacity for drought preparedness. It also celebrates IRCF Bega Valley’s Highly Commended recognition at the NSW Resilient Australia Awards and the achievements of several grants in action, such as cycling trail improvements in Tumbarumba and multicultural community support in Naracoorte. And of course – our upcoming grant opportunities and news from our expanding team!
In this September eNews, we feature the TTTT podcasts developed in conjunction with the recently released Impact Report. We’ve also shared an update on our IRCF pilot program as it comes to a close, and profiled some great grants in action in NSW, QLD, SA and VIC. And of course there’s the usual info on funding available, as well as details on the most recent grants awarded.
August’s eNews is a bumper edition, featuring the TTTT Impact Report launch and insights from the DR:FR Burnett Inland program, designed to activate grassroots disaster resilience building. We’ve also profiled some great grants in action, from Kowanyama in QLD, Newcastle in NSW, Latrobe Valley in VIC, and Murkbo in SA. And of course there’s the usual info on funding available, as well as details on the most recent grants awarded (which totalled over $1M in just the last month alone!)
This month’s edition of FRRR’s eNews shares updates on a number of exciting and new partnerships we’ve formed, as well as some helpful tips for community groups. There are also inspiring case studies from Gympie, QLD, Hamilton, TAS, Heyfield, VIC and Tomaree in NSW. And remember, we’re always happy to help with any enquiry you may have!
In the June edition of eNews, we showcase a selection of wonderful community stories, from sustainable schooling in rural NSW to innovative food education in remote WA. We also have a special feature outlining specific funding opportunities currently available within our SRC program, some fabulous community tips and, of course, an update on all open and upcoming grant programs. Read more.
In the May edition of eNews, we celebrate impactful local community projects across the country, share nine reasons why community groups say small grants make an impact and share grant programs currently open, as well as some opening soon. All this and more, including practical tips on how to secure a grant and how to access free advice to support your NFP. Read more.
In the April edition of eNews we take a look at community projects in Lismore NSW, Karoonda SA, Birchip VIC and Morawa WA. And of course, we give you the latest information on which grant programs we currently have open. All this and more in this month’s edition of eNews!
In FRRR’s March update, learn what programs are currently open and how our team are sharing learnings and building understanding in communities. Read about scholarships and tips on cyber security; and be inspired by what other groups are doing – from Alice Springs to the Southern Grampians and in between!
In this bumper edition, we share our FY23 Annual Review, showcasing fabulous community projects funded by our generous donor partners, which will hopefully inspire you. We also share a recent report on our capacity building program, IRCF and launch The FRRR Expertise Pool. There’s also the usual program updates letting you know what funding is currently available, plus some really helpful tips All this and more in FRRR’s February eNews!
This month we kick off the new year with our monthly newsletter which showcases some of the fabulous community projects funded by our generous donor partners. There’s also the usual program updates letting you know what funding is currently available, as well as details of an upcoming webinar where our special guest presenter Linda Tillman, Founder and Developer of rEVENTS Academy and Managing Director of regional tourism development consultancy Tilma Group, will share insights on optimising your community events. All this and more in FRRR’s January eNews!
eNews 2023 editions
Wrapping up the year with the December edition of eNews, our CEO reflects on the year that was, including the launch of four new grant programs, our team’s movements, and the inspiring stories from communities that we’ve supported. We also encourage you to take a minute to complete the 2023 Regional Wellbeing Survey and have a voice in how FRRR and other organisations can support you and your community.
This month, there’s the usual wrap-up of grants available, plus we recap the funds awarded recently and showcase some cracking local projects from around the country. We’re also inviting trusted local advisors to join our Expertise Pool, plus we share tips on resources to manage the wellbeing of your staff and volunteers and how to lodge a great grant application. It’s all in FRRR’s November eNews!
This edition of FRRR eNews includes reflections on the Voice vote, the launch of a new Community Led Climate Solutions program and a selection of inspiring case studies from around the country. There’s also a wrap up of upcoming free webinars and our usual list of available grants.
Put the kettle on! In this edition of eNews, our Place Portfolio Lead, Jill Karena, starts us off with the FRRR update, while our CEO takes a short break. We have a sizeable program update for you, fabulous stories from community groups we’ve supported in the Barossa Valley, Scenic Rim, Taree and Gippsland, and some great tips about upcoming opportunities.
Our August edition of eNews features our latest grant news as well as stories of amazing community groups doing inspiring things to keep their communities strong. The case studies featured this month are from Wagait Beach in the NT, Quorn in SA, the Northern Rivers in NSW and the Northern Gulf region in QLD. You can also check out some handy tips for community groups, and learn more about First Nations-led health funding in SA.
Our July eNews is a bumper issue, with info on funding currently available, as well as an update from our community visits. We’ve also got some truly inspiring stories from grassroots community groups that have achieved incredible outcomes with just a little bit of help – see if your community is one of them!
Catch up on all the latest from FRRR in our June eNews. Enjoy reading about inspirational community projects from Macksville in NSW, Cunderdin in WA, Atherton in QLD and Quandialla in NSW. This is also where you can check what funding is currently available to support your community project, as well as some handy tips for community groups.
May’s eNews includes a wrap of grants currently available, plus details of a webinar to help you get support letters that will enhance your application. There’s also the usual mix of inspiring grants in action – stretching from Glenelg Shire in VIC to the Mooloolah Valley in QLD, and several stops in between. The team has also been on the road a lot this month, and you’ll find a snapshot of who they’ve met and what they’ve learnt.
April eNews is here! Check out updates from the FRRR team who have been on the road this month. You’ll also find inspiring case studies, helpful tips for your community group or NFP and everything you need to know about current open grant programs.
Need some inspiration for your community group? Or maybe you’re looking for funding for a local project. Or perhaps you’re just curious about what the FRRR team get up to on the road. The March issue of eNews is here and it’s full of helpful and interesting tips for community group.
In the Feb issue of eNews, we highlight some exciting grant program updates, a summary of all the places and events our team have visited throughout the month and some important dates to keep on your radar for upcoming webinars. We also have some great case studies to showcase the incredible work happening in remote, rural and regional Australia.
In our first eNews for the year, we highlight current grant funding opportunities and updates. You’ll also find useful tips and dates for your community group and NFP to take note of. We also have some fantastic case studies from the Tanjil Valley, Arnhem Land, Morgan and Copmanhurst to get you inspired for the year ahead. Start the new year off with a bang by reading this fascinating edition!
eNews 2022 editions
Our final eNews for 2022 features case studies from Kempsey, Wonthaggi, Roebourne, Kowanyama and Yankalilla, and snippets from Bemm River in East Gippsland and Moruya in New South Wales. These stories all provide an insight into the tenacity and dedication of local leaders and volunteers committed to making their home towns a better place to live, work and play! Plus we’ve got a useful community tip and details of grant funding available – what could your community group do with a little bit of help from FRRR and our generous supporters?
This month we are very proud to announce that the 2021/2022 Annual Review has been published. Inside you will find interesting and inspiring facts, figures and case studies that demonstrate how we, and the communities we work with, are sustaining and strengthening remote, rural and regional Australia. This issue of eNews will give you access to the Annual Review, partner and program updates, and more wonderful case studies from across the country.
Find out about this month’s grant recipients, as well as updates on our current open grant programs. We’ve got some inspiring Grants in Action from the Tiwi Islands in the NT, East Gippsland and Yinnar in VIC, and Wingham in NSW. You can also find out more about FRRR’s Flood Recovery Appeal in response to the current flooding events. It’s been another busy month and we hope you enjoy hearing all about it.
Catch up with all of the latest information on FRRR’s activities throughout September. It was a busy, busy month for us, as we announced recipients of the Round 13 Strengthening Rural Communities grants, as well continued assessing applications from other recently closed programs. We’ve got some great Grants in Action from Katanning in WA, Singleton in NSW, Kerang in VIC, and Kingscote in SA to inspire your community group. It’s amazing what can be achieve with a LOT of community support, and just a little bit of funding. We hope you enjoy the read.
This month we share a new Drought Preparedness program, report on our input to the Jobs Summit and highlight great projects in Albury / Wodonga, Hamilton, Lucky Bay and Rathdowney. Plus we share some free resources specifically for NFPs on topics from governance to communications, IT to legals and much more.
Our mid-winter edition of eNews is sure to leave you feeling warm and fuzzy! The case studies from Coonamble, Port Lincoln, Euroa, Palm Island and the little news snippets from Myrrhee and Murrumburrah provide an insight into the tenacity and dedication of local leaders and volunteers committed to making their home towns a better place to live, work and play! And of course we’ve got some useful community tips and details of grant funding available – what could your community group do with a little bit of help from FRRR and our fabulous donor partners?unity group.
In the June edition of eNews, you’ll find everything you need to know about upcoming and open grants. We’ve also been Out and About this month, find out more about the places we’ve been and the people we’ve met. We also have some wonderful stories and articles from around the country from grant recipients to inspire your community group.
We’re excited to share news of our team out and about in the community, connecting with inspirational organisations working hard to make a significant difference to where they live, work and play. Learn more about what funding is currently available, and read about some great project from Lakes Entrance and the Southern Highlands in VIC, Renmark in SA, the Tablelands region in far north QLD, and East Arnhem Land in NT.
In the April edition of eNews, we take a look at some of the projects our team have visited in recent weeks. You’ll also get some great program updates and a diverse range of case studies, all funded through different programs.
In the latest edition of eNews, we take a look at our latest grant programs that have opened up and how they focus on capacity building of local community groups in the wake of COVID and cumulative natural disasters. We have also selected some case studies from around the country that we think you will find very inspiring.
Discover community projects – from spirit-lifting main street light displays to a BBQ trailer for fundraising and mental health meet ups. Learn how DeadlyScience has taken off (with help from a Fundraising Account), and which of our programs are open, plus we’re celebrating a special milestone with the Gardiner Dairy Foundation.
In this first eNews for 2022, we welcome everyone back with some exciting new grant updates. We take a look at the Barossa Foundation and the work they have been doing with our Back To School Program. We have also selected some inspirational case studies and media stories from across remote, rural and regional communities throughout Australia.