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Facilitators farewelled as South Coast IRCF program culminates
19 Dec 2024 – As the Investing in Rural Community Futures program culminates in the South Coast communities, one of the biggest impacts has been the growth in the people that have delivered the…
Community-led wellbeing project gains momentum
19 Dec 2024 – The Bega Valley Data Collective had support through the Investing in Rural Community Futures program to develop a community-led wellbeing framework aimed at empowering the community to thrive.
Omeo Community Hall & Hub Committee’s FRRR story
17 Dec 2024 – Omeo Community Hall and Hub Committee of Management Inc. tell their story of FRRR impact.
Mental health in the Mallee
16 Dec 2024 – The small farming community of Pinnaroo in the Mallee region of SA is tackling the health and wellbeing of local residents head on, using a $20,000 IAGP grant.
Not-for-profit report cards enhance drought resilience
16 Dec 2024 – Not For Profit HQ Limited received a $50,000 grant via FRRR through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative – Community Impact Program.
Amplifying young voices in Bay & Basin
16 Dec 2024 – An IRCF grant helped create lasting change for youth when Uniting – Firefly Bay & Basin partnered with Sanctuary Point Community Pride Inc.
Report confirms NFPs far stronger five years on
05 Dec 2024 – Significant impacts and lessons of a five-year pilot program aimed at building collective NFP sector capability revealed in FRRR report.
$19.3M delivered into regions still recovering from Black Summer bushfires
05 Dec 2024 – FRRR’s report, Black Summer Bushfires Five Years On reaffirms the need for disaster recovery funding for the medium to long-term.
Insights from the bush – December 2024
03 Dec 2024 – The FRRR team shares insights into the issues that are currently impacting and inspiring remote, rural and regional communities.
FRRR welcomes David Gunn as CFOO
01 Dec 2024 – FRRR is pleased to announce the appointment of David Gunn as the Foundation’s Chief Finance and Operations Officer.
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