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Lighting up the streets of Dirranbandi
23 Feb 2022 – The town of Dirranbandi, in southwest QLD, was suffering from a lack of Christmas cheer and the general community spirit was a bit flat, following relentless drought over many years.…
“Meet, Eat and Play’ program nurses togetherness in Woomelang community
23 Feb 2022 – When COVID restrictions hit Woomelang, the tiny Victorian town with a population of 201 was already struggling after being hit by major drought. More than half the residents live alone,…
Tourism grant diverted to help COVID response in East Arnhem Land
23 Feb 2022 – A grant originally intended to help the Gong-Dal Aboriginal Corporation increase opportunities for the Gapuwiyak community in East Arnhem Land was partially diverted to help the community respond to COVID.…
Equipment gives boost for Boys to the Bush
23 Feb 2022 – When COVID lockdowns hit, it created issues for Boys to the Bush, a program that provides support for disadvantaged youth from a variety of regional and rural communities in NSW.…
Grants for Resilience & Wellness – Kinglake Ranges
17 Feb 2022 – FRRR has awarded an out-of-session grant to the Kinglake Ranges Neighbourhood House Inc, via the Grants for Resilience & Wellness – Kinglake Ranges program, funded by the Victorian Bushfire Appeal…
Rural communities come together to help students get Back to School
14 Feb 2022 – Students and families in remote, rural and regional parts of Australia will start the 2022 school year with a little extra support, thanks to the generosity of FRRR and its…
Rural, regional and remote philanthropy: leadership at the intersections
11 Feb 2022 – The Australian Philanthropic Services and Fiona Higgins spoke with FRRR’s CEO Natalie Egleton and Chairman Tim Fairfax AC.
The Great Resignation or the Volunteer Revolution?
10 Feb 2022 – People Portfolio Lead, Alli Mudford, discusses reshaping the concept of ‘The Great Resignation’ as a ‘volunteer revolution’ in rural communities.
New program gives back to groups that distributed vital COVID relief across regional NSW
01 Feb 2022 – Local groups and not-for-profit organisations that delivered food and care hampers to community members during COVID can now apply to recoup up to $30,000.
Simpson dairy farmers in a good place
27 Jan 2022 – The effects of plunging milk prices and bushfires in South West Victoria had the community feeling strained. Front line workers were regularly being confronted with people breaking down because they…
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