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Grants awarded to tackle issues that matter most to Latrobe Valley’s young people
29 Oct 2024 – Six of Latrobe Valley’s community organisations will use the $48,000 in Takeover Youth Catalyst Grants to tackle issues that matter most to local young people.
Broome CRC gets a technology boost
22 Oct 2024 – The Broome Community Resource Centre received a Telstra Connected Communities grant to upgrade technology equipment so they could better serve the community.
Paving the multicultural way for the Limestone Coast
22 Oct 2024 – FRRR funds were used to help the newly established Limestone Coast Multicultural Network foster cross-cultural understanding in Naracoorte.
Safe Space supports community connection in Castlemaine
22 Oct 2024 – Through two IAGP grants, FRRR has helped support the establishment of Castlemaine Safe Space – a peer-supported community drop-in space.
Cycling trails bring back tourists, encourage local recreation
22 Oct 2024 – Cycle Tumbarumba have made a mountain bike trail network on Mason’s Hill safer for local community members using an FRRR grant.
Nutrien Ag Solutions delivers $250,000 into regional Australian communities
17 Oct 2024 – FRRR and Nutrien Ag Solutions have awarded more than $250,000 to 59 regional NFPs for projects that will contribute to the success of their communities.
Chicks in the Sticks are stronger together
15 Oct 2024 – ‘Chicks in the Sticks’ events bring together local women to increase skills, knowledge and understanding of the risks posed by drought and climate change.
CEO appointed to National Leadership Group
09 Oct 2024 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, has been appointed to the Department of Social Services’ Stronger Places, Stronger People National Leadership Group.
2023 Takeover Mildura Grant Recipients
09 Oct 2024 – With support from our long-time partner, The Sally Foundation, FRRR awarded $12,000 through three grants to not-for-profit community organisations in the Mildura region.
Report finds good progress on strengthening social resilience in drought-prone areas
08 Oct 2024 – FRRR and ARLF are pleased to release the mid-term evaluation report for the Helping Regional Communities Prepare for Drought Initiative.
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