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$450,000 to foster youth futures in rural NSW
16 May 2025 – FRRR and VFFF have awarded 10 individuals each a $50,000 grant for initiatives that will enhance the lives of young people in remote, rural and regional NSW.
Orbost Exhibition Centre’s FRRR story
01 May 2025 – Orbost Exhibition Centre share their FRRR story.
Funds available for rural climate solutions
01 May 2025 – Not-for-profits in remote, rural and regional communities can now apply for funding to support projects that address climate change at a local level.
Grantham reclaims its roots and resilience
30 Apr 2025 – Using an SRC grant, Grantham District Community Inc created The Grantham Storyboard – a powerful installation celebrating 183 years of the town’s history.
A brighter future for Yackatoon residents
30 Apr 2025 – Yackatoon Retirement Village is helping to ease Yackandandah’s transition to clean energy through its Protecting Energy for Seniors project.
Linking stories in Broken Hill
30 Apr 2025 – Youth in Broken Hill developed The Story Link Project – a powerful, youth-led initiative tackling discrimination through storytelling and art.
Supporting mental health in Spring Bay
30 Apr 2025 – The Spring Bay Suicide Prevention Network used a Small Networks Grant to build local mental health skills and strengthen drought resilience.
What makes disasters in remote areas different?
17 Apr 2025 – FRRR’s Disaster Resilience & Recovery Lead, Nina O’Brien, discusses the challenges that remote communities face when recovering from disasters.
Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos in Moora
17 Apr 2025 – Moore Catchment Council share how FRRR funds have supported their ‘wacky’ idea to boost tourism in Moora.
Capacity building program for NFPs kicks off in regional Victoria
16 Apr 2025 – Work in the three Victorian communities partnering with FRRR on the Investing in Rural Community Futures Victoria program will soon be getting underway.
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