News from frrr en-au Thu, 2 May 2013 15:21:44 GMT CeCC Content Builder Version 3.0 Copyright 2013 - frrr http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_may_2013.php All-terrain wheelchairs, historic wagons, an anti-violence campaign and a pathway for toddlers are among the grants featured in this edition. There's also three new grant programs, as well as some advice for those sitting on community boards. 2013-05-02 15:20:14 02 May 2013 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Cowley_Beach_Wheelchairs.php Despite a population of 60, the tiny community of Cowley Beach, Qld, raise thousands of dollars to boost a Small Grant they received from FRRR, to purchase all-terrain wheelchairs to enable beach access for those with disabilities. 2013-04-30 14:37:34 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Yawarra_Meamei_Womens_Group_Calendar.php The Yarrawai Meamei Women's Group in Lightning Ridge, NSW, has published a calendar that brings positive messages about treating people fairly and with respect to the homes of a diverse community. 2013-04-30 14:21:11 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Dargo_Landcare_Group.php A Landcare group from the tiny community of Dargo in East Gippsland, Victoria, is working to bring back visitors and local pride to their swimming spot, which has been the target of vandalism and will benefit from some basic infrastructure. 2013-04-30 14:12:05 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Wellstead_Sandalwood_Wagon.php The members of Wellstead Progress Association understand the importance of historical attractions in small towns. With the support of FRRR they have restored a relic from their past and displayed it in the main street to boost appeal for tourists and preserve the community's heritage. 2013-04-30 13:56:15 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/FRRR_Heywire_Grants.php FRRR has partnered with ABC Radio to create a program that will enable seven communities to apply for up to $10,000 in seed funding to adopt, adapt and implement one of seven ideas that young Australians say would improve rural and regional communities. 2013-04-29 14:49:47 01 May 2013 00:00 30 June 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/REAPingRewardsandCATCHopen.php FRRR is calling for applications to share $800,000 in funding for projects in education, and in culture, arts, tourism and community heritage. 2013-04-15 00:00:00 15 April 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Philanthropy_and_sustainable_agriculture.php FRRR CEO Alexandra Gartmann speaks on ABC's Bush Telegraph about renewed interest from philanthropists in funding research, development and education programs in sustainable agriculture. 2013-04-02 16:48:14 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_-_march_2013.php This edition is packed with news of new grants, including the relaunch of CATCH and a new education program, as well as stories about how local communities are working together to solve local issues as wide-ranging as palliative care to land care. 2013-03-27 00:00:00 27 March 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Charlton_Golden_Grains_Museum.php Despite battling white-ants and floods - and with a little help from FRRR - the Charlton Golden Grains Museum has reopened. 2013-03-27 09:37:09 27 March 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Green_Box_Food_Co-op.php A food co-op in NSW provides farmers with a local outlet for their fresh produce, supporting sustainable practices. 2013-03-26 15:48:35 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/PRK_radio_transmitter.php PRK Aboriginal Radio gets new equipment just in time, as a very old transmitter starts breaking up the broadcast. 2013-03-26 15:08:32 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Saddleworth_playground_shelter.php Community of Saddleworth fosters a positive future with family-oriented infrastructure. 2013-03-26 14:46:17 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Friends_of_the_Yarraman_Creek.php Efforts continue after the January 2013 floods posed a risk to the weed eradication and re-vegetation work done along Yarraman Creek by a community group in Queensland. 2013-03-14 14:19:46 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Woodgate_Mens_Shed.php Woodgate Men's Shed receives FRRR/ANZ Seeds of Renewal grant towards equipment to aid education programs for a group of enthusiastic hobbyists from all walks of life - with an average age of 68. 2013-03-14 13:04:43 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_february_2013.php We are off to a running start this year, and are thrilled about releasing our first online annual review, which covers FRRR's activities and achievements for the 2011/12 financial year. Read all about the latest news from FRRR in our February eNews. 2013-02-28 19:28:00 28 February 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Walkatjara_Indigenous_Notebooks.php A Small Grant helps a Northern Territory arts centre to support local indigenous artists. 2013-02-28 11:47:58 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Derrinallum_News_and_Natter.php A Small Grant helps a community group capture local events in full colour for their newsletter and website. 2013-02-28 11:37:36 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Three_Springs_Childcare.php A Small Grant helps to refurbish the kitchen of a delapidated building - so that a much-needed childcare facility can start operating in Three Springs, WA. 2013-02-28 11:24:14 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Donald_swimming_pool.php Volunteers from the community go to great efforts to restore a cherished local swimming pool after devastation from the 2011 floods. 2013-02-28 11:09:48 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/ABC_612_interview.php FRRR CEO Alexandra Gartmann is interviewed by Rebecca Levingston on ABC 612 Brisbane, regarding natural disaster recovery. 2013-02-21 10:32:10 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/FRRR_publishes_201112_Annual_Review.php FRRR has released an online review of its 2011/12 operations. The publication shares some inspirational examples of our grant programs in action, none of which is possible without the generous support of our donors and partners. 2013-02-07 00:00:00 07 February 2013 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/RRR_2013_seeks_funding_support.php FRRR is calling for contributions to a medium to long-term natural disaster recovery program to support communities in rural and regional Australia affected by this Summer's floods and fires. 2013-02-06 00:00:00 06 February 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/McEwen2012Success.php The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has partnered with The McEwen Foundation, managed by ANZ Trustees, to distribute $67,500 in grants aimed at strengthening the Goulburn Valley community. The McEwen Foundation has made grants through FRRR to Goulburn Valley community organisations since 2007. Nine organisations will receive funding for much needed activities and infrastructure. In keeping with the wish of the late Lady McEwen, preference has been given to projects that relate to Junior Legacy, hospitals, charities and accommodation which benefits older people. Alexandra Gartmann CEO of FRRR said the organisation is delighted to be able to continue to support the Goulburn Valley in this way. -We are very pleased to be able to assist organisations that provide much needed services and support to rural individuals and communities. FRRR's partnership with the McEwen Foundation is a key relationship which enables us to do just that across the Goulburn Valley.- 2013-02-04 16:14:40 04 February 2013 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_january_2013.php We begin this new year as we have the last couple: with natural disasters unfolding around the country. This edition of eNews highlights a new Recovery program to support those affected by the current situation. It also showcases some success stories from previous natural disasters, including the 2010/11 floods. There are also details about a number of grant programs about to open. 2013-01-31 21:51:43 31 January 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Role_of_Philanthropy_PABlog.php FRRR's CEO shares her thoughts on the role of philanthropy in natural disaster recovery in two guest posts on the Philanthropy Australia blog. 2013-01-31 20:22:05 31 January 2013 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Big_Is_Not_Better_SGr23.php FRRR, today announced small communities across Australia are able to apply for grants of up to $5,000 in Round 23 of FRRR's flagship Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program. Applications are open from the 1 February through to 5pm Tuesday 2 April 2013. FRRR CEO Ms Alexandra Gartmann says -There are many small communities across Australia in need of support to implement local solutions at a scale appropriate for their community.- 2013-01-31 00:00:00 31 January 2013 00:00 Y N Y http://www.qrrrwn.org.au/community-recovery.php FRRR is very pleased to have been able to support the creation of a great resource developed by the Qld Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network to help communities recover from natural disasters. In 2011 the organisation - in conjunction with Petrea King, the founder of the Quest for Life Foundation - ran a series of four webinars which focussed on strategies that could be applied to recover from trauma (like natural disasters). The webinars were updated after the 2012 floods and are now available on the QRRWN website. There is also a Recovering From Trauma Workbook that accompanies this webinar series. Visit the QRRRWN site for more information:http://www.qrrrwn.org.au/community-recovery.php 2013-01-30 22:48:03 30 January 2013 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Tinonee_interactive_whiteboards.php Tinonee Public School P&C works to provide "boundless opportunities" for the students of this small school. 2013-01-29 12:34:12 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Cunderdin_Mens_Shed_Wall.php The Cunderdin Men's Shed fixes the issues that come with being housed in the museum complex by the addition of a new wall, enabled by a Small Grant. 2013-01-29 12:05:46 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Swanpool_cinema_digital_projector.php Iconic, historic Swanpool Cinema keeps its operations up to date in the changing world of modern cinema. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Project%20Images/SGR21%20FRRR%20Friends%20-%20Swanpool%20Cinema%20Inc%20%2318526%20-%20Photo2%20160%20px.jpg 2013-01-29 11:50:03 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Lachlan_Region_Recipients_Round1.php The recipients of the first round of the Lachlan Region Community Grants program have been announced. 2013-01-25 00:00:00 25 January 2013 00:00 30 June 2013 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/KidZCapers_Festival_Rochester.php The community of Rochester, Victoria, work towards solving their problems with a fun, low-cost festival. 2013-01-24 17:57:42 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Valla_Beach_Equipment_Shed.php A RRR grant keeps fundraising equipment protected and close at hand. 2013-01-24 17:46:14 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Mount_Whitestone_State_School_mower.php The purchase of a new mower means time is saved and children are safer. 2013-01-24 17:21:08 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Elcho_Island_Aircraft_Wheelchair_Lift.php A Small Grant for Small Communities helps purchase an aircraft wheelchair lift for sufferers of MJD - a hereditary neuro degenerative disease. 2013-01-24 17:14:01 N N Y http://www.facebook.com/pages/Narbethong-Community-Hall/296795340427075 Their amazing building has been judged one of the best public buildings in the National Architecture Awards, a great accolade! This hall was built after the 2009 Victorian bushfires, thanks to the vision of the voluntary hall committee and the architects, and the generous support of many donors. FRRR is very proud to have been able to play a small part in the creation of this building, by hosting a Regional Donation Account. It's amazing - take a look at their new Facebook page to see what it looks like now and see how the rebuild unfolded. 2012-11-11 00:00:00 11 November 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/STEPS_Round_5.php The recipients of the fifth round of STEPS funding have been announced. 2012-11-28 00:00:00 28 November 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Grants_bonanza_early_Christmas.php FRRR has delivered an early Christmas present to more than 240 local organisations in rural, regional and remote Australia, with a grants bonanza. 2012-12-20 00:00:00 20 December 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/enewsdecember_2012.php This bumper edition has it all - from an RSL upgrading the loos so they can host Christmas dinner, to a social enterprise intriguingly called Bike Butcher, a grants bonanza with CARA and Small Grants announcements, as well as inspiring stories about the way disaster-affected communities are bouncing forward! Happy reading, season's greetings and best wishes for a wonderful, safe holiday. 2012-12-19 00:00:00 19 December 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/RRR_Round_4.php The RRR program is making a difference to communities recovering from 2011 floods and Cyclone Yasi. Round 4 of this program saw another 53 community projects funded. 2012-12-18 00:00:00 18 December 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Peterborough_RSL_relocation_SmallGrants.php A small grant has enabled the Peterborough RSL to relocate, adding disabled facilities at the same time. 2012-12-18 00:00:00 18 December 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Valley_Performers_SmallGrant.php Thanks to a new grant from FRRR,the Valley Performers are sharing their talents far and wide. 2012-12-18 15:01:29 18 December 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/CEO_visits_NT.php FRRR's CEO recently accompanied NT Manager Artsupport Australia on a tour of projects in Alice Springs. 2012-11-28 00:00:00 28 November 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Rex_Theatre_Charlton.php The Rex Theatre Charlton, Victoria, faced an uncertain future following the floods of January 2011. An outpouring of support from the local and extended community, aided by an FRRR Donation Account, has helped to rebuild and improve upon this historic feature. 2012-12-18 12:00:32 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Long_Gully_St_Matthews_Hall_Upgrade.php St. Matthews Hall in Long Gully, Victoria, is home to a number of community run programs. Its facilities were in dire need of upgrading to help a community in recovery from the effects of the Victorian 2009 Bushfires. FRRR was happy to be able to support this project. 2012-12-18 11:44:50 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/SuccessfulSGR22.php Communities from as far north as Alyangula on Groyte Island in the Northern Territory, to Halls Creek and Mount Barker in Western Australia, and as far south as Currie on King Island and Bream Creek in Tasmania will start 2013 with funds to undertake projects. 154 communities will benefit from Round 22 of the Small Grants for Small Rural Communities program. Find out who they are and what they are doing with the money. 2012-12-20 00:00:00 20 December 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/2012_Cara_Successful_List.php The recipients of the seventh round of the CARA program have been announced. Thirty-five projects will benefit from positive-ageing funds. 2012-12-19 00:00:00 19 December 2012 00:00 N N N http://caama.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Alex-n-Gilliann-n-Lorena-Walker-.mp3 FRRR's CEO Alexandra Gartmann spent time in Alice Springs and Central Australia earlier this week, gaining a greater understanding of project needs and impacts. During the visit, Alex did an interview with CAAMA - the Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association, which promotes Aboriginal culture, language, dance, and music while generating economic benefits in the form of training, employment and income generation. Listen to the interview here... http://caama.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Alex-n-Gilliann-n-Lorena-Walker-.mp3 http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/CAAMAInterviewAG.jpg 2012-11-27 00:00:00 27 November 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/FRRR_and_ANZ_Renewing_Communities.php ANZ and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) are proud to announce that 35 communities across regional Australia will share $250,000 as part of the 2012 Seeds of Renewal small grants program. 2012-11-12 00:00:00 12 November 2012 00:00 31 December 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/21012_Seeds_of_Renewal_Grants_Announced.php ANZ and FRRR today announced that 35 communities across regional Australia will share $250,000 as part of the 2012 Seeds of Renewal local grants program. 2012-11-12 00:00:00 12 November 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Tomorrow_Today_Model_Foundation.php FRRR's CEO recently attended the Tomorrow:Today Foundation's AGM. In addressing the gathering, she reflected on the achievements of this Community Foundation, which is a great example of what can be achieved when local people work together. 2012-11-07 00:00:00 07 November 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/FRRR_enews_october.php This edition of FRRR News is testimony to the diversity of projects we support - from kitchen sinks and tools, to training schemes, rehabilitating recreational areas and cultural activities to sustain community spirits. We also launch our call for partners to get kids back to school and share some tips on resources to help Community organisations. 2012-10-31 00:00:00 31 October 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Alstonville_Adult_Learning_Seeds.php A Seeds of Renewal grant has built skills and confidence among a group of women in Alstonville. Students developed ideas for improved care for children in the Kyogle community, which are now being developed into a framework for a plan to establish a young women's group called Our Women Now (OWN.) 2012-10-31 00:00:00 31 October 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Adventure_Bay_Kitchen_Upgrade.php A grant from FRRR provided the impetus for the small community of Adventure Bay, on Bruny Island in Tasmania, to raise sufficient funds to refurbish their local hall, getting everything including the kitchen sink! 2012-10-31 11:41:05 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Beechworth_Mens_Shed.php An FRRR grant has provided some new tools for the Beechworth Men's Shed, enabling more people to work on projects at the same time. 2012-10-31 00:00:00 31 October 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Rebuilding_the_bush_in_Boolarra.php A RRR grant has enabled the popular walking trails around Boolarra to be rehabilitated following the devastating 2009 bushfires, giving the community access to a popular recreational area. 2012-10-31 00:00:00 31 October 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_-_september_2012.php#grants A bumper edition, with news of five open grant programs, as well as reports on previous CARA, McEwen and Small Grants projects that have had a big impact in their communities. We also share an inspirational story of bushfire recovery, plus more! 2012-09-28 00:00:00 28 September 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Grants_for_Resilience_Wellness.php A new small grants program will assist the long term recovery of communities affected by the 2009 Victorian bushfires. It will focus on community wellbeing and resilience. 2012-10-11 00:00:00 11 October 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Loddan_Transport_Service.php Despite delays, the Loddon Shire has a new transport service, which is helping to improve access to health care and social opportunities, especially for the Shire's ageing population. 2012-09-27 00:00:00 27 September 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Through_Womens_Eyes.php One of the projects funded by the STEPS program looks at bushfire recovery Through Women's Eyes, collating the insights and lessons from the horror of the Victorian bushfires. 2012-09-27 00:00:00 27 September 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Lifelong_Learning_Tasmania.php An innovative program in remote Tasmania is helping to keeping students in senior school by providing them with qualifications recognised by industry. 2012-09-27 00:00:00 27 September 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Burrapine_Hall_Tanks.php A small grant has made a big difference to the community of Burrapine, helping to refurbish a local meeting place. 2012-09-27 00:00:00 27 September 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Kyabran_Students_Pledge.php St Augustine's school in Kyabram has an innovative way of ensuring local students continue their education or find work, post year 10. 2012-09-27 00:00:00 27 September 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Murilla_Kindy_SmallGrants.php Through the Small Grants program, FRRR funded a range of toys, including some for children with special needs, at the expanding Murilla Kindergarten. 2012-09-27 00:00:00 27 September 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/McEwen_Aboriginal_Literacy.php Funding from a previous round of the McEwen Foundation small grants program for the Goulburn Valley resulted in an aboriginal literacy service that's helping to change lives. 2012-09-27 00:00:00 27 September 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/LachlanRegion.php In partnership with the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation, FRRR is pleased to support the Western Plains Regional Development Inc in the delivery of the Lachlan Region Community Grants Program. 2012-09-24 00:00:00 24 September 2012 00:00 02 November 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/CARA_Opens_2012.php Applications are invited for FRRR's CARA program. Grants are available to community-based, not-for-profit groups for projects and programs which help, build, foster and encourage older people living in communities of fewer than 10,000 people. 2012-09-20 00:00:00 20 September 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/McEwen_Grants_2012.php The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR), in partnership with the McEwen Foundation managed by ANZ Trustees, is offering grants of up to $15,000 for charitable projects in the wider Goulburn Valley. In keeping with the wishes of the late Lady McEwen, preference will be given to projects that relate to Junior Legacy, Hospitals, Charities and Accommodation which benefits older people. 2012-09-20 10:12:34 20 September 2012 00:00 26 October 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_august2012.php This edition of FRRR eNews shows the diversity of projects that FRRR supports. From helping families managing with autism, to restoring a railway, building a shelter and saving the malleefowl! And we're doing this from WA to far north Queensland, and all places in between. Plus, we tell you about a great program that needs your help - getting kids Back To School. Find out more. 2012-08-31 00:00:00 31 August 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/community_foundations.php#Mackay Together with Philanthropy Australia and Australian Community Foundations, FRRR hosted the Annual Community Foundation Forum in Mackay this week. We were represented by CEO Alexandra Gartmann and Qld Program Manager Annie Wright (pictured right). It was an inspiring event, and a great chance to hear about some of the wonderful work being done around Australia. The Mackay Foundation, which hosted the event, is a great example of what can be achieved by Community Foundations. Since 2003 they have delivered $750,723.38 in grants for their local community since inception. Visit the Community Foundations page to see some photos from the event. 2012-08-23 00:00:00 23 August 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Coonalpyn_City_Savvy.php A Coonalpyn group developed a program to help their country kids become city savvy, to make the transition to the 'big smoke' a bit easier when they have to leave the region to further their education. 2012-08-31 00:00:00 31 August 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Resources_Autism_Library.php A small grant from FRRR has helped to restock the library at a northern NSW Centre for Autism. 2012-08-31 00:00:00 31 August 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Tumut_Community_Foundation_success.php FRRR works with a number of Community Foundations, hosting donation accounts which enable them to fund more broadly. The Visy Corporation and Tumut Communiity Foundation is a great example of what can be achieved with the support of a donation account. 2012-08-31 00:00:00 31 August 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Jarrahdale_Shelter.php A small grant has enabled shelters to be built in a local community recreation reserve in WA. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Jarrahdale.PNG 2012-08-31 00:00:00 31 August 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Signs_Raise_Awareness_Malleefowl.php Motorists around Wedderburn are now more aware of meandering malleefowl, thanks to some signage funded by FRRR. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Maleefowl.png 2012-08-31 00:00:00 31 August 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/New_Program_Manager_joins_FRRR.php Annie Wright joins FRRR as Program Manager Natural Disaster Recovery, based in Queensland. In this role, Annie will be responsible for managing FRRR's disaster recovery efforts in Queensland and Northern New South Wales, through the Repair-Restore-Renew program. 2012-08-21 00:00:00 21 August 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Top_Tips_For_Grants.php With two grant programs currently open, FRRR has been fielding lots of questions about what makes a good grant. Program Manager Sophie Burke shares her Top Five Tips. 2012-08-14 00:00:00 14 August 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_july2012.php The July edition of FRRR eNews details the latest programs to open, as well as sharing project outcomes from new playgroups and art classes, to food hampers and wildlife surveys. Read more ... 2012-07-31 14:52:30 31 July 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Cameras_Capture_Wildlife.php FRRR has helped the Mukinbudin Conservation Group to survey local wildlife. 2012-07-31 00:00:00 31 July 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Barnawartha_Playgroup_Relocates.php The local community of Barnawartha came together recently to celebrate the opening of the new playgroup, which relocated to the local school, thanks in part to support from FRRR. 2012-07-31 13:45:02 31 July 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/RRR_Grants_Now_Open.php FRRR is inviting applications from community groups in areas in Queensland and Victoria affected by the 2010/11 floods and cyclones. 2012-07-09 00:00:00 09 July 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Creswick_RRR_Info_Session.php FRRR will host an information session about its Repair-Restore-Renew (RRR) grant program in Creswick on Thursday 19th July. 2012-07-05 00:00:00 05 July 2012 00:00 20 July 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Small_Grants_Big_Changes.php The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is delighted to announce the 103 successful applicants for the May 2012 round of the Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program. 2012-07-05 00:00:00 05 July 2012 00:00 03 September 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/ANZ_commits_250000_for_2012_regional_Australia_grants_program.php ANZ and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) today announced the opening of the 2012 Seeds of Renewal program which provides $250,000 in grants for education and employment projects across regional Australia. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Program%20Images/Sqaure_boy_on_hay_web.jpg 2012-07-02 11:02:44 02 July 2012 00:00 Y N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_june_2012.php What a busy month! This edition includes news of some new partnerships and programs, the impending launch ANZ Seeds of Renewal for 2012, as well as the recipients of the latest round of Gardiner Working in Dairying Communities and the Small Grants for Small Rural communities programs. Plus there are some great examples of previous grants in action. 2012-06-29 17:04:56 29 June 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Gardiner_Grants_Announced.php The latest recipients of the Gardiner Foundation Working in Dairy Communities grants program have been announced. 34 community projects share $110,000. 2012-06-29 00:00:00 29 June 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/ANZSeedsHelpingHandCopleyCeramics.php The small town of Copley now has a ceramics studio, after ANZ Seeds of Renewal provided the remaining funds to complete their new building. 2012-06-29 00:00:00 29 June 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/ANZSeedsUpperBrogofireoutstation.php A new fire shed at Upper Brogo, funded with support from ANZ Seeds of Renewal program, has reinvigorated the community. 2012-06-29 00:00:00 29 June 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Seeds_Grants_Okines_Computing_Skills.php ANZ Seeds of Renewal funding helped to build computing skills in Oskines, Tasmania, enhancing pre-employment skills and helping participants better undertake everyday activities. 2012-06-29 00:00:00 29 June 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Small_Grants_Blighty_Healthy_Living.php A 2011 Small Grant to the Blighty Healthy Eating, Active Living program is really making a difference, according to the Committee President. 2012-06-29 00:00:00 29 June 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Board_visits_bushfire_recovery_projects.php FRRR's Board, Partners and staff were impressed and inspired by the recovery efforts evident during a recent visit to Healesville, Narbethong and Marysville. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Program%20Images/Healesville%20Labyrinth_Sqr.jpg 2012-06-18 00:00:00 18 June 2012 00:00 Y N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/FRRRappointsnewProgramManager.php FRRR has appointed Sophie Burke and Natalie Egleton as Program Manager – Small Grants, Corporate Partnerships & Natural Disaster Recovery. In a first for the organisation, these women will job-share the role. 2012-06-04 00:00:00 04 June 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/FRRRseeksfundingtohelpruralcommunities.php FRRR is asking for donations to help satisfy an unprecedented number of applications to the Small Grants for Small Rural Communities program. As the end of financial year approaches, FRRR is asking people to consider donating towards this program, and others like it. 2012-06-04 00:00:00 04 June 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/frrr_enews_may_2012.php In this edition we put out a call for support to help fund an unprecedented number of small grants requests and announce a new partnership to fund the REACH program. We also share some project outcomes across Australia, including the refurbished Smoky Bay jetty, the revival of the Avenue of Honour in Balingup and a program designed to help young mothers connect. 2012-05-31 00:00:00 31 May 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/SmokyBay_Donation_Account.php FRRR hosted a donation account for the Smoky Bay Progress Association, in collaboration with the Eyre Peninsula Community Foundation to enable them to restore the historic Smoky Bay jetty. 2012-05-28 00:00:00 28 May 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Young_Mothers_Program.php Funding via the Small Grants for Small Rural Communities program has allowed the South Burnett CTC to expand their Young Mothers program. 2012-05-24 00:00:00 24 May 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Second_round_2011_RRR_grants.php More than $195,000 has been distributed in the second round of FRRR's 2011 Natural Disaster assistance grants under the Repair-Renew-Restore program. Projects cover the length of the East Coast, and repair damage from floods and cyclones in 2011. 2012-05-22 00:00:00 22 May 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Blyth_Panel_Fence.php The small community of Blyth recently officially unveiled the new heritage panelled fence surrounding the Padnaindi Reserve, a valued community gathering place. The project was partially funded via a Small Grant from FRRR. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Project%20Images/BlythFenceWeb.jpg 2012-05-14 00:00:00 14 May 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Emergency_Services_volunteers_tipped_off_on_getting_grants.php Bendigo, 11 May, 2012: More than 150 participants attending this weekend's Volunteer Leaders' Forum in Bendigo will be given insights into how to secure grants for their local organisations by the CEO of Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal, Alexandra Gartmann. 2012-05-11 15:06:17 11 May 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/newsletters.php FRRR today issued the first in what will be a monthly e-newsletter. Read all about how to simplify fund raising with Donation Accounts; the appointment of new staff in Queensland and the latest round of RRR grant recipients. There are also some great stories about grants in action. 2012-04-27 00:00:00 27 April 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/CEOjoinsNRAC.php Alexandra Gartmann, CEO of FRRR, has been appointed to the National Rural Advisory Committee (NRAC), an independent, skills-based panel of producers and rural industry experts responsible for advising the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. 2012-04-26 07:25:16 26 April 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/CEOspeaksatCommunityBankConference.php FRRR's CEO told the SA/NT Community Bank Conference that community groups must collaborate more to survive and meet the needs of their communities. 2012-04-19 00:00:00 19 April 2012 00:00 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Mudgegonga_Community_Leadership_Workshops.php The community around Mudgegonga, one of the areas affected by the Black Saturday bushfires, is ready to take control over their development and recovery, following a successful pilot training program funded by the STEPS program. 2012-04-04 00:00:00 04 April 2012 00:00 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Raylene_Hansen_joins_FRRR.php FRRR has appointed its first Queensland-based staff member. Raylene Hansen has joined the team as Program Manager Natural Disaster Recovery, responsible for managing FRRR's response to the Queensland and northern NSW floods and cyclone disasters, through the Repair-Renew-Restore program. 2012-04-03 00:00:00 03 April 2012 00:00 03 June 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/TV_documentary_highlights_rural_and_regional_issues.php ABC TV's Country Town Rescue documentary, which tells the story of how the small community of Trundle, NSW, is working together to reinvigorate their town, is helping to raise the profile of the issues facing rural and regional communities, as well as the innovative approaches developed to respond to them. FRRR can help small rural towns connect with similar communities and share best practice, as well as raise the broader issues and highlight specific community concerns with decision makers. FRRR can also help by providing funding to support renewal programs. 2012-04-02 14:51:40 02 April 2012 00:00 N Y Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/repair_renew_restore.php Projects supported in Round One of the Repair-Restore-Renew Program have been announced. The RRR Program is a collaborative, partnership based funding model to support community groups in the medium to long term recovery process. 2012-04-02 11:20:09 02 April 2012 00:00 02 May 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Re-roofing_of_the_Glenmaggie_Hall.php The hall was repainted in federation colours in 2010 and a community Federation Ball was held to mark the occasion. However, the roof was in such a rapid state of deterioration that water damage threatened the hard work of the painting volunteers, the timber floor and the items stored for the regular Trash & Treasure Market. 2012-03-16 16:45:45 16 March 2012 00:00 16 April 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/No_Ordinary_BBQ.php The Lions Club has 23 members who worked over 1000 volunteer hours in 2011 to help local people in need and raise funds. 2012-03-16 15:59:09 16 March 2012 00:00 16 April 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/FRRR_grant_helps_Theodore_Community_Revive_and_Thrive.php A partnership program between FRRR and ABC in 2010 helped this community Revive and Thrive. 2012-03-13 13:43:31 13 March 2012 00:00 30 April 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Employment_Opportunity_Program_Manager.php FRRR is seeking an experienced person to take up a new leadership position in Bendigo. 2012-03-13 12:55:57 13 March 2012 00:00 26 March 2012 00:00 Y Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Just_think_what_could_your_organisation_do_with_5000.php A FREE workshop to improve your grant seeking and project planning skills is available for everyone who is involved in a community group, or fundraising committee in South West Victoria's small dairy communities. 2012-02-14 16:12:14 14 February 2012 00:00 22 February 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/May_I_have_the_next_Dance.php McCully's Gap is a small rural community located outside Muswellbrook in the Hunter Valley of N.S.W. The Hall is their life blood, with at least ten groups using it for regular meetings. 2012-02-14 14:55:15 14 February 2012 00:00 31 March 2012 00:00 Y Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Meeting_Point_Gets_a_Revamp!.php Fowler Bay, located some 900kms west of Adelaide, is in Far Western Coastal Region of South Australia. Until recently, the town hall had not been used to its capacity. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Project%20Images/Fowlers%20Bay.jpg 2012-02-14 13:48:57 14 February 2012 00:00 31 March 2012 00:00 Y Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Donate_for_flood_recovery.php Donate to the collaborative philanthropic natural disaster recovery program and help communities recover in the medium to long term. 2012-02-06 19:07:45 06 February 2012 00:00 30 June 2012 00:00 Y Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Community_Leadership_Programs_grow_leaders_from_within.php Community Leadership Program are run by the community for the community - and are a great way to foster and support emerging local and regional leaders. 2012-02-06 18:34:23 06 February 2012 00:00 26 March 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/New-life_to_Guides_hall.php The Guides Group work proudly and tirelessly to ensure that the hall is maintained to the best possible standard. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/Project%20Images/Girl_Guides_P4.jpg 2012-02-10 00:00:00 14 February 2012 00:00 30 March 2012 00:00 Y Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Need_5000_to_kick_start_your_community_project.php The Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program, now in its 21st round, is open until 30 March 2012. 2012-02-03 16:28:03 03 February 2012 00:00 30 March 2012 00:00 Y Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Hay_Hay_Grants_for_Victorian_Dairy_Communities.php The Gardiner Foundation and The Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal have again teamed up to offer the 'Working in Dairying Communities' program. 2012-02-03 00:00:00 03 February 2012 00:00 23 March 2012 00:00 Y Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/FRRR_promotes_the_role_of_philanthropy.php Insight 5: Emergency Management - Trauma and Resilience - FRRR has authored an article on the role philanthropy can play in natural disaster recovery. 2011-12-22 00:00:00 23 December 2011 00:00 22 June 2012 00:00 Y N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Caring_for_the_Aged_in_Rural_Australia.php The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) today announced sixteen successful applicants for the Caring for Aged in Rural Australia Program (CARA). 2011-12-22 17:15:47 22 December 2011 00:00 31 January 2012 00:00 Y N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/From_Little_Things,_Big_Things_Grow.php The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) are delighted to announce the 138 successful applicants for the Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program. 2011-12-12 00:00:00 12 December 2011 00:00 13 January 2012 00:00 Y N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/Seeds_of_Renewal_Program_Announces_2011_Grant.php 30 community organisations from all over Australia have received funding through the Seeds of Renewal Program, funded by ANZ and independently administered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal. 2011-12-09 00:00:00 09 December 2011 00:00 09 January 2012 00:00 N N Y http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/employment.php Passionate about rural communities and their recovery from natural disasters? FRRR is seeking an experienced person to lead this new program, based from Queensland. 2011-11-29 00:00:00 29 November 2011 00:00 05 January 2012 00:00 N N N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/supporting_the_educators.php The Alyangula Community may be found some 630km south-east of Darwin. Highly pro-active and self-motivating, the community has established a community library and an education centre. In applying for a REACH grant, the aim of community members was to fund visits from a senior consultant and practitioner specialising in early childhood development, education and behaviour management. The firm belief was that this would benefit parents, children and the staff who work with them. 2011-11-02 09:38:31 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/goulburn_valley.php The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) has partnered with The McEwen Foundation, managed by ANZ Trustees, to distribute grants aimed at strengthening the Goulbourn Valley community. In August 2011 the McEwen Foundation granted $73,500 to this program. The McEwen Foundation has made grants through FRRR to Goulbourn Valley community organisations since 2007. 2011-10-19 00:00:00 19 October 2011 00:00 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/creating_a_meeting_place.php Mungery is a township of some 2,400 residents located approximately 500kms west of Sydney. Living in a remote rural area, residents rely heavily on each other and on their local halls which in many cases are the only meeting places for the area. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/headline_images/Mungery-Recreation-Reserve-Trust.jpg 2011-11-01 09:02:19 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/building_a_platform_for_festivals.php The Taradale Mineral Springs Festival is one of the many small but well supported arts and cultural festivals in rural Victoria. As has been the case with other smaller festivals, the committees have had to spend money every year on hiring a suitable mobile stage from the larger regional centres. This incurs a high delivery charge. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/headline_images/Stage-%2C-Taradale-Tabernacle-Choir.jpg 2011-10-31 14:06:12 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/sports_recreation_clubs_funding.php To Assist Sports & Recreation Clubs affected by the VICTORIAN FLOODS who are seeking funding, FRRR can advise that the following organisations are currently accepting applications 2011-05-02 00:00:00 02 May 2011 00:00 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/natural_disaster_recovery_community_grants_program.php Australia 2011-02-16 00:00:00 16 February 2011 00:00 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/appointment_new_ceo.php It is with great pleasure that I announce Alexandra Gartmann will be the new CEO of FRRR. She will commence on the 1 April 2011. 2011-02-10 00:00:00 10 February 2011 00:00 N Y N http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/news/connecting_inspiring_and_educating.php At FRRR we often receive letters of thanks and highly-gratifying stories of how our funding has benefited communities. http://www.frrr.org.au/cb_pages/images/headline_images/fs-image.jpg 2011-10-31 12:12:16 N Y N