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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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