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FRRR steps up with more funding for remote, rural and regional communities
26 Aug 2025 – Nearly 100 communities across Australia are set to benefit from another $1.2 million in grants from FRRR’s Strengthening Rural Communities program.
Capacity building program strengthens vital NFP sector
25 Aug 2025 – Report confirms Nowra, Ulladulla and Batemans Bay communities have benefitted substantially from a five-year, IRCF program, designed to strengthen the NFP sector.
Building resilience together: Lessons from DR:FR Victoria
14 Aug 2025 – DR:FR Victoria, supported by the University of Sydney, has shown that place-based, community-led approaches are not only effective – they’re essential.
FRRR appoints new Outback Advisory Board
14 Aug 2025 – FRRR has appointed eight community representatives with deep expertise in remote and very remote Australia to form its Outback Advisory Board.
Community-led model is key to long-term recovery and disaster resilience
07 Aug 2025 – A new report by FRRR, in partnership with University of Sydney, shares the community resilience building insights most relevant to the three DR:FR VIC community partners.
Time to strike a good deal for communities hosting renewables
04 Aug 2025 – FRRR and Projects JSA, have authored a new report that draws on insights from leaders in regions with significant renewable energy investments around Australia.
Sunday Sessions supporting mental health
30 Jul 2025 – Thanks to a $12,260 In a Good Place grant, Sunday Sessions have become a powerful way for families to open up about mental health in South Australia.
Small town bonanza helps build a brighter future
30 Jul 2025 – With a $9,988 SRC grant, the Theodore Early Childhood Centre Association delivered a family-friendly Bonanza to connect locals and raise future funding.
Investing in women rangers for a stronger NT
30 Jul 2025 – A $50,000 Small Networks Grant supported 50 remote Indigenous women to attend the fifth annual Strong Women for Healthy Country Forum on Larrakia Country, NT.
United in uniform at Nathalia’s spring show
30 Jul 2025 – A Nutrien Ag Solutions Grant funded sun-smart uniforms for Nathalia Show volunteers, boosting visibility and impact at their annual spring show.
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