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It takes GUTS to address division through dance
10 Nov 2022 – GUTS Dance Central Australia, located in the Northern Territory, used a $9,800 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to support the delivery of their Community Dance Day.
Supporting female-owned businesses in Goondiwindi
10 Nov 2022 – With the help of a $10,365 FRRR grant through the ANZ Seeds of Renewal program, Macintyre Ag Alliance was able to implement their Skilling Her Enterprise project. The project consisted…
Creative bushfire recovery in the Scenic Rim
10 Nov 2022 – Through the News Corp Bushfire Fund program, FRRR helped to fund The Little Pocket Association’s initiative ‘Regeneration – Creative Bushfire Recovery’ project.
Bruarong stories remembered, history displayed
10 Nov 2022 – FRRR funding enabled the Bruarong Community Centre to develop a display of historical panels to enhance community understanding of the past and celebrate their community.
Cycling Without Age in Portland
10 Nov 2022 – With support from the Rotary Club, CWA Portland applied for a Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant to purchase a custom-built trailer that will allow them to transport two bikes to…
Bute’s beaut silo
10 Nov 2022 – Bute’s “Beaut” Silo Art project in South Australian was funded through FRRR’s Tackling Tough Times Together program.
Ngulla connects community
10 Nov 2022 – In response to the recent impact of drought, bushfire and COVID, Bombala Preschool in NSW wanted to increase resilience and strengthen intergenerational connections using a $15,000 SRC grant.
Creativity rises from the ashes in Mooral Creek
10 Nov 2022 – Following the devastation of the 2019/20 bushfires, the Mooral Creek Hall & Progress Association Committee embarked upon a project to bring the whole community together to connect, reflect and support…
TenterLIFE offering support and reducing stigma
10 Nov 2022 – The TenterLIFE Suicide Prevention Network in the northern NSW rural community of Tenterfield, was awarded a $25,000 Strengthening Rural Communities grant to fund the promotion of their Suicide Prevention First…
Free workshops tailored to priorities of Taree and Wingham community groups
10 Nov 2022 – The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) will host two free capacity building workshops for volunteers, Board members and paid staff members of community groups and not-for-profits in Taree…
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