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Check out our media releases for official updates, insights for expert commentary, community stories that celebrate local changemakers and recovery & resilience stories that highlight strength in the face of disaster.
For any media enquiries, email Julie Weldon or call 0423 110 802.
Recovery continues in regions impacted by Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily
01 Oct 2024 – FRRR and Suncorp Group have awarded more than $215,000 to support the ongoing recovery efforts of QLD communities impacted by Cyclones Jasper and Kirrily.
Sheltering and connecting Thallon
30 Sep 2024 – Thallon State School P&C received an SRC grant to purchase new portable shade structures.
A ‘deadly’ wearable health message
30 Sep 2024 – A clever project has improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people living in rural and remote regions in SA using an SRC grant.
Celebrating the women of Buloke Shire
30 Sep 2024 – With the help of a TTTT grant, the Buloke Women’s Network has kept spirits up in the Buloke region VIC, after years of drought, floods and COVID.
The Community Advocate podcast – Featuring FRRR
27 Sep 2024 – FRRR’s People Portfolio Lead, Deb Samuels, talks to Greg Thom about the next generation of volunteers on this episode The Community Advocate podcast.
Insights from the bush
26 Sep 2024 – The FRRR team share their insights and the key themes observed while working with communities in remote, rutal and regional Australia during Q4 of 2022/23.
Amplifying youth voices and empowering Shoalhaven’s next generation
26 Sep 2024 – The Dunn Lewis Youth Foundation in NSW’s Shoalhaven region, the Youth Local Podcast Program has provided young people with more than just a microphone.
Learnings from the Social Impact in the Regions Conference
26 Sep 2024 – FRRR was pleased to be able to support IRCF participants to attend the Social Impact in the Regions (SIITR) Conference held on Dungutti Country in the community of Kempsey, NSW.
Systems upgrades sustain Cooinda Court Aged Care
26 Sep 2024 – Cooinda Court Aged Care used funds to modernise their systems, installing new technology to improve management of medication systems, clinical care records and communication.
Insights from the bush
26 Sep 2024 – Our team spends plenty of time connecting with grantseekers and community groups – on the phone, over email and face-to-face in communities. This summary highlights the current challenges and insights…
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