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Enhanced wellbeing for seniors on Christmas Island
26 Mar 2025 – The Shire of Christmas Island is using an FRRR grant to deliver programs to local seniors, reducing isolation and improving their wellbeing.
Building confidence through connection and collaboration
25 Mar 2025 – Engagement in FRRR’s IRCF Program supported Gemma to further develop leadership skills and form new connections.
Growing a strong service for a vibrant community
25 Mar 2025 – Through IRCF, The Family Place was supported to develop a five-year strategic plan to equip the organisation for a planned period of growth.
Disaster recovery approaches must evolve
25 Mar 2025 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, reflects on current disaster recovery models and what can be done to improve how funders approach disaster recovery.
Colonial Foundation commits $3M to FRRR to help bridge digital divide
19 Mar 2025 – FRRR and Colonial Foundation have announced a three-year partnership that will see $3M invested to help bridge the digital divide.
Three community partners set for five-year $5M capacity building program
19 Mar 2025 – Swan Hill, Maryborough and Colac have been selected as partners in a $5M not-for-profit sector capacity building program.
FRRR seeks representatives for three advisory committees
18 Mar 2025 – FRRR is seeking EOIs from suitably qualified people from remote, rural and regional Australia to sit on one of three bodies that advise the FRRR Board.
Funding injection for NFPs will benefit Bay & Basin community
18 Mar 2025 – Two projects in the Bay and Basin area will receive $78,000 in grants through the IRCF program, supported by Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation.
DRRF funds support Community Disaster Alliance in NSW Northern Rivers
13 Mar 2025 – Resilient Lismore Inc has been awarded $50,000 from FRRR’s Disaster Resilience & Recovery Fund on behalf of the recently established Northern Rivers Community Disaster Alliance.
Rural Australia receives $820,000 funding boost
13 Mar 2025 – Eighty-four NFPs across remote, rural and regional Australia are sharing $827,253 in grants thanks to FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities grant program.
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