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Investing in regional NSW’s not-for-profits
29 Apr 2021 – FRRR is inviting local leaders across three bushfire-affected regions in NSW to learn about the Foundation’s new program, Investing in Not-for-Profit Capacity in Regional NSW.
Batemans Bay’s not-for-profits invited to have their say
21 Apr 2021 – FRRR is inviting NFPs in the Batemans Bay region to take part in upcoming workshops to plan how its Investing in Rural Community Futures program can support them.
FRRR ready to support WA communities impacted by Cyclone Seroja
16 Apr 2021 – FRRR acknowledges the devastating impacts that Cyclone Seroja has had on a number of remote communities across Western Australia.
Disasters: time to evolve disaster philanthropy in Australia
01 Apr 2021 – FRRR’s CEO, Natalie Egleton, explains the Foundation’s approach to supporting disaster recovery and why it’s time to evolve disaster philanthropy in Australia.
Grants provide important support for bushfire-affected communities
31 Mar 2021 – FRRR, in partnership with News Corp Australia, has awarded $279,940 in grants to support 12 projects in communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfires.
FRRR launches Flood Recovery Appeal
30 Mar 2021 – FRRR has launched a Flood Recovery Appeal to support remote, rural and regional communities in New South Wales and Queensland devastated by this month’s floods.
Wingham’s plan to keep the circus in town
30 Mar 2021 – Circatus’ Train the Trainer project in Wingham develops local skills to enhance the capacity and sustainability of an important creative outlet for youth.
FRRR seeks Back to School partners in bushfire-affected areas
25 Mar 2021 – FRRR is asking local organisations in bushfire-affected communities to assist with the distribution of Back to School vouchers to families in need of support.
“Thankyou for building a park in Woolomin for us kids.”
24 Mar 2021 – In the drought declared town of Woolomin, NSW, the local kids had nowhere safe to meet and play outside of school. The Tamworth Regional Council partnered with the Woolomin Recreation…
Leatherwork strengthens the social fabric in Lockyer Valley
24 Mar 2021 – An innovative program drawing on the personal experience of its founder’s family is making an impact on veterans and current service personnel in Queensland’s Lockyer Valley. Bootstraps is a volunteer-operated…
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