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Repair, Restore, Renew
Many communities across Australia have suffered various natural disaster events including floods, severe storms, cyclone and bushfire, all of which have resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure and, in some instances, tragic loss of life.
In response, FRRR established the Repair-Restore-Renew (RRR) Natural Disaster Community Grants Program. The RRR Program is a collaborative, partnership based funding model to support community groups in the medium to long term recovery process. Funds are raised from the time of the event, however funds are not dispersed until 12 months after the event, addressing the medium to long term recovery issues.
RRR Program Objective:
“Deliver a collaborative, flexible and responsive grants program to support recovery from disaster, increase the resilience and capacity of community groups; and create new opportunities for partnership, enterprise and leadership in regions across rural and regional Australia”
The RRR program is a flexible funding model that can tailor a grants program to suit the needs of communities in regions that have been severely impacted by a disaster such as cyclone, major flooding or bushfire. Once a disaster area is announced by a State Government, FRRR will approach any local or state-based organisations that have expressed an interest in the program to discuss the formation of a partnership.
RRR programs can be established several months after a natural disaster has been declared in support of the medium to long term recovery process. Grants will target projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for communities living in areas severely affected by a Natural Disaster contributing to their development in social and community welfare, economic, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. Read about some of the projects that have been funded through our various Natural Disaster Recovery programs.
Grants of up to $20,000 are available for community recovery projects with a charitable purpose. Applications from locally based not for profit community groups are prioritised. Organisations do not require any specific tax status; however an ABN or Incorporation is preferred.
LATEST: A RRR Program is being developed to assist communities recover from the summer 2012/13 bushfires and floods across Tasmania, Victoria, NSW and Queensland. To donate to the bushfire RRR program click here or contact one of our staff.
Three RRR Programs support recovery from the 2011 floods and cyclones:
2011 RRR Queensland Flood and Cyclone Recovery Program:
Qld RRR applications will be accepted at any time and will be assessed quarterly by an independent Advisory Committee, until all funds are expended. Read the guidelines then contact Annie Wright for an initial discussion about your project by email: a.wright@frrr.org.au or by phone on 0438 481 688.
2011 RRR Victoria Flood Recovery Program:
Victorian RRR applications will be accepted at any time and will be assessed quarterly by an independent Advisory Committee, until all funds are expended. Read the guidelines then contact Natalie Egleton or Hannah Jakab for an initial discussion about your project by email: info@frrr.org.au or by phone on 1800 170 020.
2011 RRR Northern NSW Flood Recovery Program:
NSW RRR applications will be accepted at any time and will be assessed quarterly by an independent Advisory Committee, until all funds are expended. Read the guidelines then contact Annie Wright for an initial discussion about your project by email: a.wright@frrr.org.au or by phone on 0438 481 688.
Funded Projects Round 4 of the 2011 RRR Program:
Community Hall Generator. Funds will enable the purchase of a generator for the community hall that will provide emergency power for the locals during times of power failure particularly when a natural disaster strikes. During disasters the hall is used as a base for relief accommodation, providing meals to the community and coordination of emergency services. East Palmerston & Neranda Progress Association QLD - $19,900
Shade for kids at the Forrest Beach Progress Park. Funds will enable the purchase and erection of two shade structures over the Forrest Beach Progress Park playground. Cyclone Yasi devastated the established mature tress which had provided shade and shelter for the playground for many years. Forrest Beach Progress Association Inc. QLD - $17,858
Upgrading the hall interior. Funds will support the painting of the Green Pastures church hall, the primary meeting place for the small community of less than 500 people. The hall was used during the 2011 floods as an evacuation centre. The walls are in disrepair and there is little community capacity to fund painting costs. The hall hosts a monthly dinner dance, regular community meetings, birthday parties, weekly Indoor Bowls and the Neighbourhood Watch meetings. Green Pastures Lockrose Lutheran Church QLD - $5,940
Engaging people through the Hinchinbrook community garden. Funds will enable the purchase of materials such as a table, chairs, shade structure, compost bins, potting benches, pots, and seedling trays to create a propagation and a relaxation area in the community garden. Currently three organisations use the garden and there are many keen gardeners. Gardening provides a sense of achievement; for disaster effected and fatigued people this is invaluable. Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre Inc. QLD - $7,130
Creating a new home for Ingham Disability Services. Ingham Disability Services recently obtained a 20 year lease over the Guide Hall land and building. The building damaged during Cyclone Yasi requires repair before the organisation can move in. Once repaired and renovated the building will provide facilities for people with disabilities to develop their skills for independent living. Ingham Disability Services Inc. QLD - $20,000
Enhancing a meeting place. The Gemfields hall has recently undergone extensive renovations and upgrade but work remains to be completed. The hall is used as a social meeting place for the local veterans and seniors. A range of adult education programs are also offered at the hall including how to use the Internet, emailing tips, and digital photography. RSL Gemfields Branch Inc. QLD - $12,670
Positive education at Tully High School. Two devastating cyclones have hit the Tully area since 2006 and the impact on the community has been severe. Cases of depression and anxiety are increasing particularly amongst the youth. Teachers and students will be trained in the science of positive psychology to increase resiliency, wellbeing and optimism. The whole school is committed to this program and has already invested significantly in the project. Tully High School QLD - $20,000
A face-lift for Blenheim Hall. The circa 1949 hall (photo below) is weather beaten, effected by 10 years of drought, wild storms and the 2011 floods and in need of painting. As the primary meeting place for the small community of less than 400 people, it is widely used by the local school, Neighbourhood Watch, Rural Fire Brigade and for many social activities. Once painted, the hall will stand pride of place in Blenheim. Blenheim Public Hall Association, QLD - $15,000
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Securing food through the Jumbun Community Garden. The Jumbun community was severely affected by cyclone Yasi, being without power for over six weeks. Developing the community garden and installing a large gas BBQ will provide food security and cooking facilities if disaster strikes again. The garden provides a place for elders and youth to work together, sharing their knowledge, and for acquiring new gardening and cooking skills. This space will create a sense of community and cohesion bridging age and cultural barriers. Healthier Great Green Way Chromic Disease Program, QLD - $17,900
Creating a sunsmart playground. The Forest Hill community including the popular Recreation Park, home to the cricket oval, tennis courts, skate-park and an unshaded children’s’ playground was underwater during the 2011 floods. The sun-exposed playground is too hot for children to use during the day. Installing a large shade structure over the playground will facilitate social inclusion and healthy active play for children while their siblings and parent are playing sport. Forest Hill Cricket Club Inc. QLD - $10,000
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Connecting community with mosaic making. This community arts program in Ingham, north Queensland will teach community members the skills of mosaic making. The mosaic pieces will be displayed as public art within the community. The mosaic project has been popular with many local residents participating. The program is assisting community recovery, improving connectedness, and up-skilling budding artists to share their skills with other community members. Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, QLD - $5,000
Community Response to Eliminating Suicide (CORES). CORES is a suicide prevention and intervention program providing training within communities to raise awareness of what is happening to people around them so that they are able to help and support their needs. Innisfail volunteers will be trained as CORES Team Leaders, who will over the following 12 months train and support local volunteers. Innisfail has been battered with two of the most severe cyclones in Australia’s history, Larry (2006) and Yasi (2011) having severe impact economically, socially and emotionally. Kentish Regional Clinic, QLD - $16,800
Re-connecting in the Eisdvold Community Garden. The community garden is well underway with built-up beds, well composted soils and planting materials. The RRR grant will fund a garden shed, gardening tools, PVC piping, water tapes and fittings. The garden provides an opportunity for community members to come together, share their skills and knowledge and learn from each other while being physically active. Mundubbera Community Association, QLD - $3,090.29
Stabilising Killarney CWA Hall. In December 2010 the flood waters ripped through Killarney damaging the CWA Hall and eroding the soil under the building. Funding will enable the ground to be stabilised with a rock blanket, preventing future erosion, and the re-fit and bolting of building stumps and braces. Queensland Country Women’s Association – Killarney Branch, QLD - $15,000
Developing the economy. New toilet facilities will be greatly appreciated by visiting tourists to the opal mining town, staff and patients from the regular Flying Doctors service and people attending the community hall. Yowah Opal Mining Community Services Inc. QLD - $18,992
Avoca Men’s Shed Extension. The Avoca Men’s Shed exists to support the physical and mental health of men in the local region. The shed has a membership of 45 who are currently involved in the local recovery effort through building noticeboards and a shelter shed for local community groups, which were destroyed in the floods. The group requested funds to complete the final stages of an upgrade to the shed. When the project is complete the shed will be almost double the size creating the space needed to complete larger projects, increase membership and to install a small kitchenette for members to access meals and quiet time. Avoca Men’s Shed Inc. $10,000
Creswick Park Lake Botanical Reserve – Native Garden Walks. The historic Park Lake Botanical Reserve was established in 1869. The gardens are cared for by The Friends of Park Lake. This group works to keep the Reserve presentable through clearing rubbish and tending to established plants. A large area in the eastern end of the gardens is currently overgrown with weeds and scrub such as blackberries, gauze and other non-indigenous plants that have thrived as a result of the 2011 floods. This area was barren before the floods and is now an eyesore and a fire hazard within close proximity to the town. The Creswick Landcare Group in partnership with The Friends of Park Lake requested funding to redevelop the area. Funds will support clearing and mulching of the area to allow volunteers to plant trees and establish pathways. Bald – Hills Creswick Landcare Group $20,000
Safety Fence around the Playground. The Beulah Park Reserve is home to the Beulah Weir Pool and the only playground in the area. These facilities bring families and members of the wider community to the reserve for the purpose of passive recreation. The local Playgroup and mothers groups often meet at the playground. The Weir Pool was empty during the drought and has recently been re-opened as the availability of water has increased. The playground is adjacent to the Reserve car park and is within metres of the Weir Pool and Creek. Due to increased use of the Reserve as the Weir Pool has re-opened, funds were requested to build a fence around the playground to increase the safety of local children. Belulah Park Trustees $9,345
The ‘Hands up Boort’ community project. The Boort District P-12 School consulted the Boort community to gauge interest in developing a community garden at the school site. An unprecedented and overwhelming level of interest resulted from the consultation process for the ‘Hands up Boort’ community project. The community garden will create a space where the school community, local community groups, local seniors, disadvantaged individuals and any other interested parties can work together to develop a community resource and meeting place. Funding will support the purchase of a barbeque and pizza oven which can be used to bring the community together to cook and enjoy the produce. In addition, funding will support the purchase of an outdoor workbench, garden shed, tools, and seating. Boort District P-12 School $20,000
Restoring our Bowling Complex. The flooding of 2011 caused significant damage to the Bowling Club. Flood water was approximately four feet deep in the clubrooms. The venue is situated in the main street of Bridgewater and provides a regular meeting place for the community including an ‘Active after School Care’ program. The Club provides a social outlet for aging members of the community; over 100 people attend twilight bowling in the summer months as spectators and players. The Club also holds community BBQ’s every Friday night in the summer months which are well attended by the wider community as a community social event. Funding will support painting of the interior of the clubrooms. Bridgewater Bowling Club $15,000
Repair the Playground. The only infrastructure in the small rural area of Calivil is the Recreation Reserve. The Reserve hosts a sports oval, playground, tennis courts, bowling greens, a hall, and a golf course. The Reserve also hosts senior citizens rooms, a family day care program and regular playgroup gatherings. Sports days at Calivil are a ‘day out of the house and off the farm’ for individuals and families in the area. Sports days allow the rural community to connect and support each other, to ward off depression and to experience being part of a community. The Reserve was used as a relief and recovery centre after the 2011 floods with many families staying at the Hall during the worst of the disaster. The playground at the reserve was deemed unsafe due to flood damage. Prior to the floods, the playground at the Reserve was “covered with kids” at any given sports day. Funds will support the rebuilding of the playground. Calivil Recreation Reserve Committee of Management $18,000
After School Programs for Clunes. The small rural community of Clunes offers few opportunities other than sports for local youth to engage in after school. Moreover, the flooding event of 2011 caused financial and emotional stress for families in the district, which has negatively impacted on youth of the area. Up to sixteen local youth have been spending time at the local library after school. These young people have expressed the desire to be involved in meaningful activities after school. The librarian has also expressed concern at the need for appropriate after school supervision of local youth as well as programs that engage young people. Funds will support the employment of a Coordinator to develop and run an afterschool program and homework club for the youth of Clunes. Clunes CWA $14,910
Block out blinds for Cohuna Guide Hall. The Cohuna Guide Hall is an affordable venue for small community groups in the area to utilise. The hall has a functional kitchen and can be used to cater for up to sixty people. Fundraising opportunities for the Guides have been minimal due to recovery projects taking priority since the flooding event of 2011. The Hall becomes very warm in summer and very cold in winter due to lack of insulation. Funding will support the purchase and installation of block-out blinds on the six windows of the hall. Cohuna Girl Guides $750
Enhancement of the Grampians Flora Botanic Garden. The Botanic Garden was established in 1998 as a project of the Community Association of Halls Gap to showcase local flora. The Garden, with its flat terrain, allows visitors to experience the diversity of local flora. The site is especially beneficial to those who are unable to walk the trails of the Grampians National Park due to physical or time restraints. The 2011 flood event caused significant damage to the Botanic Garden. Huge efforts have been made to restore the Garden by both volunteers and the Northern Grampians Shire Council. Funding will support the purchase of signage, training aids for volunteers, a carport style sheltered area and a rainwater tank to further improve conditions for volunteers involved with the project. Community Association of Halls Gap $4,830
Restoring the Entrepreneurial Spirit. Restoring the Entrepreneurial Spirit is a regional summit that will build on and showcase the outcomes of a pilot project (Operation Next Gen). Operation Next Gen was developed to initiate community conversations involving three small rural towns within the flood affected Shires of Buloke, Loddon and Gannawarra. The project aims to identify practical strategies to address the issue of declining populations, particularly within the 20 – 39 year age brackets. A wide range of issues, the most recent being floods, has negatively impacted on young people when it comes to contemplating career and business opportunities within their home towns. Funding will support the engagement of a professional facilitator for the regional summit. The summit will bring together sixty community representatives in a professional and engaging manner to share ideas. The outcomes will act as a platform to inspire and support further community initiatives. Community Leadership Loddon Murray Inc. $3,600
Social Media Strategy for Clunes Booktown Festival 2013. The popular Clunes Booktown Festival began in 2007 and attracted 18,000 visitors to the town in 2012. The Festival boasts over sixty book traders from around Australia. The village streets are closed and filled with marquees and street entertainment. The event offers an opportunity for local community groups to raise significant funds and will assist in the recovery of the community. Funding will support a social media campaign through the purchase of a computer, printer, website development and domain registration. Creative Clunes $4,534
Instrument Fund. The Creswick Brass Band is an integral part of the Creswick Community. The band plays at community events such as ANZAC Day, Christmas carols, Town Festivals and Australia Day. The band also regularly plays in the main street of Creswick during the summer months and at the Senior Citizens home several times a year. The community of Creswick is proud to have the band. With over thirty members, the popular band provides a social and creative outlet for individuals from a range of age groups and cultural backgrounds. In recent years the band has regularly fundraised with the target of replacing aged and worn instruments used by band members. Currently the band does not have enough instruments to cover player numbers at band practice and events. The flooding event has reduced the fundraising opportunities available to the band. Funds will support the purchase of five new cornets and one new tenor horn. Creswick Municipal Band Inc. $10,000
Garden to Table Neighbourhood Kitchen. The Creswick Neighbourhood House is a hub of the local community. The centre offers a venue to community groups and health services, runs workshops and courses and acts as a central communication point for the community regarding their activities and events. An identified need after the flooding disaster was the provision of meals to local residents during the initial rebuilding and recovery of the community. The House’s kitchen was not equipped to be able to provide this service to the community. Moreover, students and tutors at the House have expressed concern regarding the current kitchen; especially the tutors of the ‘Cooking on a Budget’ and ‘Cooking for People with Dietary Considerations’ classes. The centre’s kitchen is used heavily by all students, tutors, visitors, staff and volunteers for lunch, dinner and refreshments. Funding will support an upgrade of the kitchen including the replacement of cupboards, drawers, bench tops and flooring. Creswick Neighbourhood House $14,970
Outdoor Adventure Centre. The town of Creswick has small playgrounds with minimal equipment. The playground at the School was commonly utilised by the wider community before it was damaged by the 2011 floods. The old wooden playground at the back of the School is close to a creek bank. The area has experienced three flooding events in past years which washed away soft fall and has caused structural damage to the playground equipment. Funding will support installation of a new playground at the school. The playground will be built at the front of the school on higher ground away from the creek. The playground will be easily accessible to the wider community after school hours and on weekends creating an asset for the town. Creswick Primary School Parents' Club $10,000
Creswick Seniors Centre. The Creswick Seniors Centre is used widely by the community of Creswick for meetings and activities. The Centre was also used as a relief and recovery centre for the community after the 2011 flooding event. Seniors commonly arrive at the Centre via mini bus. The lengthy process of exiting the bus and entering the Centre on a rainy day causes many seniors to be wet and uncomfortable. Funding will support the installation of a carport at the front of the building to allow safe and comfortable access to the Centre for elderly users and the wider community. Creswick & District Senior Citizens Welfare Committee $9,495
Repair and replacement of flooring. The RSL Hall is the main meeting space in the community of Creswick for community and volunteer groups. The hall is accessed for activities and meetings an average of sixty hours each month. The hall has been a main meeting venue since the floods with over 22 flood related activities and community meetings occurring at the hall in 2011. The flooring at the hall is original and in need of replacement. Repeated sanding and repolishing of the floor has caused large gaps between the floor boards that are difficult to keep clean and can cause a hazard to users. Funding will support the purchase and installation of quality timber look vinyl planks over the existing floor of the hall. Creswick- Smeaton RSL Branch $6,000
Cudgewa Community Equipment and Resources Project. Cudgewa is an isolated rural community with very limited infrastructure. The low socioeconomic town is home to 238 people. The community actively fundraised for several years to raise $50,000 to build a multipurpose community facility that will meet a range of community needs. Due to floods devastating the area in 2011 the community is exhausted, suffering from financial issues and is unable to raise the funds needed to purchase equipment that would make the facility functional. Currently when meeting at the building the community is required to bring their own chairs and any other items that may be required. Funding will support the purchase of a refrigerator, flat screen television, meeting table and chairs, small tables and chairs, crockery and cutlery. Cudgewa Recreation Reserve $19,415
Dingee Preschool Revitalisation Project. The Dingee Preschool grounds suffered significant damage during the 2011 flooding event. All soft-fall areas and sand were contaminated or washed away and paving was uplifted. The equipment shed was flooded and suffered damage and equipment in the shed had to be replaced. The Centre’s water pump and fences were also damaged. The Preschool Committee has used all funds available to replace or repair items on what seems to be an endless list. The existing playground equipment at the Centre is minimal, aged and does not meet the needs of users. The Preschool Committee had a Landscape Architecture Plan developed in 2010 and had begun to upgrade the outdoor areas of the Centre before the flooding event. Due to the flooding disaster the Centre put the playground upgrade project on hold. Funding will support the purchase and installation of play equipment at the Centre. Dingee Preschool Inc. $20,000
Glenorchy Outdoor Community Meeting Area. The small rural community of Glenorchy has a population of 380. The town has minimal infrastructure and no businesses based in the town. The town was significantly impacted by the floods of 2011. The community has a Memorial hall which serves a range of purposes. The hall hosts the town’s Post Office which is run by volunteers and a small general store which has newspapers and essential household items available for purchase. Moreover, all community activities and meetings are held at the hall as there are no other venues. The hall is located across the road from the local tennis courts which were recently redeveloped and upgraded. In order to create a child friendly community meeting space the group funding will support the installation of a playground adjacent to the hall and tennis courts. Glenorchy Memorial Hall Committee Inc. $12,320
Joel Joel Hall Solar Power. The Joel Joel community values its hall as it is the only local meeting place for community group activities and events. The Hall Committee is committed to keeping hall hire costs down to allow the hall to be accessible to all community groups in the region. The Hall Committee applied for funding to support the purchase and installation of a grid interactive solar power system at the hall. The solar power system will allow user groups to meet in comfort without major concern that the heating or cooling systems are resulting in excessive electricity bills. Joel Joel Public Hall $2,850
Kitchen Upgrade – Aged Care Facility. The John Curtin Aged Care Home is a community-owned not for profit organisation that cares for the aging population in Creswick and district. The home has had an increase in visitors and service users since the floods of 2011. The Home provided meals for local elderly residents that were evacuated from their homes, during and after the flooding event; some of these residents are still attending meals twice a week and are in need of support. The venue is also used by the wider community for a range of activities and meetings and is a central point for senior activities. The commercial kitchen at the home is aged and desperately requires an upgrade. The Aged Care Home is currently unable to fund the upgrade as available funds have been applied to repairing flood damage that occurred at the home. Funding will support an upgrade of the commercial kitchen through the purchase and installation of a commercial grade freezer and dishwasher. $13,200
Kooreh Memorial Hall – Good as New. The Kooreh Memorial Hall will celebrate its 90th year in 2013 with a “Back to Kooreh” event. The hall is used regularly for meetings by the local Fire Brigade, Landcare group and a dance group. The hall is also a venue for significant birthdays and private events. The hall was damaged during the 2011 floods and received government funding to undergo major renovations including the replacement of flooring and an upgrade to the kitchen. Funding will support the group to complete the renovations including painting external areas of the hall, building an elevated storage area and restoring and reframing significant memorabilia that is displayed at the hall. Kooreh Memorial Hall Committee Inc. $4,550
Hopetoun’s Hot Wheels. Since the floods of 2011, weeds are coming up as water recedes from Lake Corrong and along the Yarriambiack Creek. The Lake Lascelles/Corrong Committee of Management aim to eradicate these weeds before they go to seed and become too thick to manage. Funding will support the purchase of a John Deere TH Gator utility vehicle to allow access to weed infested areas. The Hopetoun Landcare Group will provide a 200 Litre Goldacres spray unit to be attached to the vehicle. The Landcare group will also fund an ATV safety course through Gateway BEET in Hopetoun for all volunteers planning to use the vehicle. Lake Lascelles/Corrong Committee of Management Inc $5,000
Completion of a Community Project: Macorna Hall Complex. Macorna is a small rural farming area with a population of 250. The community has no infrastructure except the Recreation Reserve facilities. In 2006 the Macorna Community identified the need for a Community Hall. The community raised funds to purchase three school portable buildings and joined them together at the end of the existing Reserve facility. Over the past few years the community raised funds to upgrade and improve the aged buildings to create a functional community hall. Due to economic downturn across the district since the floods, the community of Macorna has been unable to raise funds to continue the project. Funding will support the final stages of the upgrade including replastering the ceiling, installing a roller window in the kitchen and replacing the original windows. Macorna Public Park and Recreation Reserve Committee $20,000
Marnoo Public Hall - a Cool Place to Be. The Marnoo Public Hall is an essential meeting place for the region. The hall is used by a number of local community organisations and was recently used as a central point for flood recovery information and exchange. It has been established through user group feedback that the hall is extremely hot in summer. This has an impact on the comfort of all user groups. Funding will support the purchase and installation of vertical blinds to insulate the hall. Marnoo Public Hall $1,067
Community Recovery of Waterways on the Moolort Flood Plain. Local Landcare groups of Moolort (Carisbrook) and Baringhup have worked hard over many years to rehabilitate a significant area along the Loddon River. Since the floods existing weeds have been reborn along with new species of weeds that have been washed into the area. The groups have begun to remove these weeds but requested funding to speed up the process and hire a contractor to complete the job. It is envisioned that the community will be able to maintain the area after the major clean-up. Moolort Landcare Group Inc. $4,704
Community Renewal Project. Murrabit and district is a rural isolated farming area which was hit hard by prolonged drought before further devastation caused by the 2011 floods. The Murrabit Lions Park is an important meeting place in the community for residents and visitors. Currently the park has a small basic playground, barbeque shelter and lawn area. The park is the only park or playground in the town. Funding will support the community to upgrade the Lions Park through extending the playground and installing shade sails, a new barbeque, signage, seating and landscaping. In addition, funding will support the Lions Club to replace its aging catering caravan so that they are able to continue to support their community through fundraising activities. Murrabit and District Lions Club Inc. $20,000
Powlett Storage Expansion. The Powlett Plains Community Centre is a community-owned facility, used as a meeting place by numerous community groups for community and private events. The centre currently has one small garden shed to store all equipment for user groups. During the floods this shed was flooded and the equipment stored there was damaged. The current shed is not meeting the needs of user groups as it is too small and contains a pressure pump for the water supply to the hall and toilets. Funding will support the purchase and erection a 6m X 6m Zinc Heavy Duty garage on a concrete slab. The shed will be erected on higher ground that the current shed to avoid flood damage in the event of another disaster. Powlett Plains Community Centre $7,477
Mobile Community Food Van. The Lions Club of Pyramid Hill support the community by providing a catering option for local community events. The Club currently has a 40 year old caravan equipped with a barbeque. The food van was used day and night during the flooding emergency of 2011 to provide meals to volunteers and emergency service workers. The food van is aged and would not meet OHS safety standards and the Lions Club is reluctant to hire the van out to other groups in its current state. Funding will support the group to purchase a Mobile Food Trailer which can also be made available to other community groups to support local fundraising and events. Lions Club of Pyramid $10,000
Kidzcapers. Several community groups in the disaster affected community of Rochester have expressed the need for the community to hold events that bring visitors and tourists to the town and to support community group fundraising efforts and social participation. The financial burden of rebuilding and recovery activities is having a ripple effect across the community. Many local businesses are struggling to survive and community groups are unable to attract their usual sponsorship from these businesses. The Rochester Chamber of Commerce has organised a ‘Kidzcapers’ festival to provide the community with the opportunity to participate in a low cost day out with educational and fun activities. The event will have catering, roaming performers, musical and cultural activities. Local community groups will have the opportunity to promote their groups and raise much needed funding. Funding will support the cost of performers and activities at the festival. Rochester Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. $717
Stimulating music, entertainment and friendship. The Rupanyup Nursing Home Support Group aims to provide musical entertainment for the residents at the home. Entertainment provides stimulation for residents and encourages friends, family and community members to visit. A Friends and Family Open Day and two other activity days are planned for residents. It is hoped that the Open Day will increase a sense of mutual support and understanding of the experience of placing loved ones into care through spending time with others in a similar situation. Following years of drought and the 2011 floods, this event also aims to bring the community together in a positive and celebratory environment. Funding will support the cost of musicians and entertainers. Dunmunkle Health Services - Rupanyup Nursing Home $500
Rupanyup Recreation Reserve Grandstand Refurbishment Project. The Rupanyup community are currently upgrading aging facilities at the Recreation Reserve. A new Community Centre has recently been constructed beside the Grandstand, which has improved the amenity of the Recreation Reserve significantly. However there is rough earth between the two buildings which hinders easy access to and from the buildings, particularly for those with mobility issues and parents with prams. Funding will support the installation of paving from the Community Centre to the Grandstand. Rupanyup Recreation Reserve Committee Inc. $2,400
High Street Linear Park Infrastructure. Dimboola, a wheat-growing town, was heavily impacted by the 2011 floods, with much damage and loss to farming land, town infrastructure and residential property. The community is still undertaking repairs and restorations at present. The local economy has been affected and the residents are fatigued. The Uniting Church Dimboola is partnering with the Dimboola Residents Group to complete improvements to a public space at the entrance to the town of Dimboola. The Residents Group see this project as an opportunity to create a positive and refreshed space for the community which will help restore community pride and confidence for the future, as well as an attractive entrance to draw visitors to the town. Funding will support the purchase and installation of seating, plants and landscaping. Uniting Church Australia St Andrews Uniting Parish – Dimboola $4,000
Always Looking on the Bright Side of Life. Warracknabeal has experienced twelve years of drought followed by one year of flooding commencing with the January 2011 floods. The Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre support the community through offering a range of activities to increase participation and improve wellbeing. Neighbourhood House Management would like to improve the facilities at the House in order to increase user numbers and the services offered to the community. User groups have stated that the facility is an uncomfortable environment in the extreme weather conditions of winter and summer. Funding will support the purchase and installation of air-conditioning at the centre. Warracknabeal Neighbourhood House and Learning Centre Inc. $7,999
Women on Farms Gathering – St Arnaud 2013. St Arnaud has been chosen to host the annual Women on Farms Gathering in 2013. The main aim of the Gathering is to give rural women a chance to network and gain useful information and new skills. The event will run from the 26th -28th April 2013 and will showcase St Arnaud and the surrounding district to women from across Victoria. The event is being organised by 16 local women and 20 volunteers who have been meeting for over 18 months to develop an exciting program of events and activities. A number of local and interstate guest speakers will present to what is expected to be a crowd of 400 women. It is hoped the event will boost the local economy and promote tourism in the wake of the 2011 flooding disaster that devastated the region. Funding will support the cost of guest speakers at the Women on Farms Gathering event. Women on Farms Gathering – St Arnaud 2013 $10,000
Display Upgrade. The community of Jeparit is proud of their museum. The museum allows like-minded community members to come together and share their interest in history and agricultural machinery. In January 2011, the Museum Committee was advised that a metre of water would hit the museum. The town rallied together and moved all items from the museum into shipping containers which were moved to higher ground. 150 people assisted to move the displays. Levee banks were built around the museum and fortunately the levee banks held. During the move fragile old display cabinets were damaged. These display cabinets fell apart on return to the museum. Funds will support the purchase of custom made new cabinets. Wimmera Mallee Pioneer Museum $4,543
Funded Projects Round 3 of the 2011 RRR Program:
Upgrading the Benjeroop Public Hall Kitchen. The Benjeroop Community suffered significant flooding in January 2011. The flood waters remained across the district for over four months. The community of Benjeroop pulled together and literally saved their hall from significant damage. The hall is the only community building at Benjeroop. The hall committee hold a range of social events that are well attended by families across the district. The hall has undergone considerable repairs since the floods; funding will support the hall committee to upgrade and extend the kitchen which was built in 1959. The upgrade will include new benches, cupboards, an oven and electrical work. Benjeroop Public Hall VIC - $20,000
Singing to help share the experience. Several events that have been held to date have focussed on the men in the community. Women and elderly residents have expressed their interest in coming together to sing and support each other in a therapeutic setting. This funding will support a six week program of therapeutic singing sessions for women and elderly residents of the area. Boort District Health VIC - $3,000.
Safer Access for Emergency Services. The Carisbrook Fire Brigade stores emergency equipment including their quick fill trailer in a shed to the side of the main building. During wet weather and recent flooding the brigade has had difficulty accessing the equipment in the side shed due to the unsealed driveway becoming wet and muddy. The Brigade requested funding to concrete the driveway. Once the drive way is sealed the Brigade’s response to emergencies within the community will be quicker, especially during wet weather events. Carisbrook Fire Brigade VIC - $5,000
Rebuilding the Kids Playground at Charlton Community Precinct. The playground at Charlton Park was damaged beyond repair in the January 2011 major floods. The equipment was destroyed and the fencing is no longer secure as it cannot be locked. The playground is a vital asset to the park precinct which is home to club rooms which are a multi-use community facility, a football ground, netball courts and a hockey field. Charlton Park Committee of Management VIC - $18,000
Creating a clean place for the Senior Citizen’s. The Charlton Senior Citizen’s Club provides an important service to the community, particularly older residents who were adversely affected by the flooding in 2011. The clubrooms were extensively damaged during the January 2011 flood. Buloke Shire Council has undertaken extensive works to restore the building and amenities for community use; however the funding available did not stretch to cover the cost of replacing damaged furniture and fittings. These funds will assist the Senior Citizens Group replace chairs and tables that were damaged during the floods. Charlton Information Resource Centre & Learning Environment Inc. VIC - $5,256
Relocating to avoid future flood impacts. The Creswick Garden Club used a shed located at the local Council yards until the area was flooded in 2011. Due to the damage caused by the floods, the Council found it necessary to restructure and rebuild the yards taking in the area where the shed stood. The shed is used to store props for flower shows and trestle tables that are accessed by the Creswick community for a range of events and activities. The group received funding to relocate their shed to a new site behind the Creswick Men’s Friendship Shed at Park Lake Botanical Reserve. Creswick Garden Club Inc. $2,500
Creating a hub at the Community Railway Workshop. The Creswick Railway Workshops Association manages and improves the historic railway precinct at Creswick. The railway is becoming a hub of the community as space for community activities is very limited in Creswick. The association received funding to install a kitchen including cupboards, stainless steel bench-tops and splashback, upright stove, upright gas cooker, canopy range-hood, hot water service, vinyl flooring, a natural gas Rinnai Heater and a dishwasher at the Railways precinct. The kitchen will be assembled and installed by volunteers. The Association hope to offer the kitchen to all community groups in the area for events, fundraising activities and cooking classes. Creswick Railway Workshops Association Inc. $20,000
‘Stepping Out’. Initially after the floods, the Kerang and District Community Centre was heavily involved in assessing individual’s situations and providing emergency relief funds, referrals and assistance through the provision of federal emergency relief funding. The centre also assisted elderly and disabled community members who were unable to stay at the emergency relief centre to find and pay for accommodation. Currently the community centre is contributing to the social and emotional recovery of the community through facilitating a range of programs and activities. These funds will upgrade the flooring surface of premises. Kerang and District Community Centre Inc. VIC - $18,947
Everyone needs a Port-A-Loo. The Lions Club of East Loddon received funding to replace their existing port-a-loo with a more modern, double port-a-loo. Many of the community facilities in the East Loddon area do not have working toilets. Access to a portable toilet increases the ability of the East Loddon community to hold events and activities. In addition, the Lions Club provided the port-a-loo to families during the rebuilding of the area after the floods and will continue to offer this service in the event of future disasters. Lion’s Club of East Loddon VIC - $4,195
Enabling access for everyone. The Noradjuha Memorial Hall was significantly damaged in the 2011 Floods. The Noradjuha Memorial Hall is the only community gathering place in the region as neighbouring communities such as Nurrabiel, Toolondo and Clear Lake no longer have community halls. The hall committee were fortunate to receive a DSE Flood Recovery grant to restore the hall; however the funding available did not stretch to cover the cost of concrete for an external pathway to the toilet block or the purchase and installation of a hot water service. These funds will allow the hall committee to complete the project and give the community access to a functional facility for community activities. Noradjuha Memorial Hall VIC - $2,300
‘Plant Out 2012’. Plant Outs are a great way of revegetating the landscape, contributing towards biodiversity, habitat and shelter for livestock. Plant Outs assist to foster and develop local communities. In addition, community groups can fund raise through the provision of catering, and locals have the opportunity to participate and socialise. Plant outs take place on local farming properties which were affected by floods that hit the region during January 2011 and again in December 2012. This funding will assist the purchase of tree planting equipment and fund transportation to help school groups and flood affected communities to be involved in tree planting. Project Platypus VIC - $3,892
Restoring the Cemetery Grounds. The Quambatook cemetery was under water during the 2011 floods. The floods caused considerable damage to the cemetery; grass, shrubs and trees have not recovered since the event and top soil was washed away. Instant turf that had been recently laid at the lawn cemetery was also washed away. The Cemetery trust received funding to replace the instant turf that was washed away and install a watering system to ensure that the turf will be watered appropriately. The watering system will also cut down the number of hours volunteers spend watering the cemetery lawns. Quambatook Cemetery Trust VIC - $11,000
Encouraging communication. The community of Quambatook was heavily impacted by the 2011 floods. The Golf Club is well-used by the community for a range of functions. The town hall is not adequate for most community functions so the Golf Club have made their rooms open for the community. The club house is the only venue in Quambatook that has heating and cooling and a modern and functional kitchen. Funds will enhance facilities at the community meeting place through the purchase of outdoor chairs and tables. Quambatook Golf Club VIC - $2,000
Restore and improve our history. The community of Quambatook were actively fundraising to improve the local historical society before the flooding disaster of 2011. Recovery from the floods reduced the fundraising capacity of the community and put the project on hold indefinitely. In addition, a small shed at the centre was lifted from its foundations during the floods and is in need of replacement. Funding provided to the group will support the purchase and erection of a storage shed, relocation of the historic Quambatook jail to the Historical Centre site and purchase of an outdoor setting, computer and printer for the Historical Centre. Quambatook Historical Centre Inc. VIC - $7,927
Equipment for Burdekin Men’s Shed. The Burdekin Men’s Shed Association Inc. received funding to set up a workshop consisting of basic wood and metal working tools and equipment. The Men’s shed offers support to local men who are recovering from the 2011 disaster event. The new equipment will assist members of the shed to safely carry out their own personal projects and projects that benefit the wider Burdekin community. Burdekin Men’s Shed Association Inc. QLD - $19,919
Rebuilding Communities Together. Funding will support the expansion of a community garden scheme in the Inland Burnett Region of Queensland. Community gardens provide a social and therapeutic activity that may assist in the recovery of individuals and communities. The project will involve the development and establishment of seven new gardens in rural communities and offer working bees and training workshops to existing gardens in the area. Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation (BIEDO) QLD - $20,000
Training for healing. Funding will support local artists in Grantham, Forest Hill and Laidley to gain skills in developing, managing and implementing art and cultural programs within communities that have been affected by disaster. Ten local artists will attend the training. Four will then be chosen to use their new skills to assist their communities to develop and implement collaborative art projects. Contact Inc. QLD - $15,000
Supporting Theatre Performance Training for students. Providing performing arts activities to strengthen community capacity and positive responses to post disaster recovery was identified as a primary need of the Innisfail community. Funding will support The Friends of the Con Inc. to install CCTV equipment at the Community Theatre. This equipment will be used primarily to film and record student performance enabling teachers and students to review their performances during rehearsals thus allowing them to perfect their skills. The equipment will benefit various community groups that perform at the theatre. Friends of the Con Inc. QLD - $9,699
Girringun Resilience Project. Funding will support the production of an exhibition of photos and stories that reflect the thoughts of Elders from nine traditional owner groups and their relationship to land, culture and community building. The exhibition will recognise indigenous communities knowledge regarding disaster recovery and build on relationships made with the wider community during recovery of the area. The exhibition will be displayed at the Girringun Aboriginal Corporation Ranger Conference, a facilitated day of community engagement and reconciliation activities. Girringun Aboriginal Corporation QLD - $15,700
Spring Festival – Outback Events. The Spring Festival at Laidley will celebrate its 50th year in 2012. The community are struggling to raise funds for the event due to the impact of rebuilding and recovery after the floods. The festival is regional event that facilitates social connectedness. Funding will support venue hire, a bush band for entertainment, a Bush Poet workshop, catering and promotion of the event. Laidley Shire Community Care Association Inc. QLD - $7,840
Shared Multipurpose Outdoor Area. The Maranoa Kindergarten received funding to transform an area of the kindergarten grounds that is not vulnerable to flooding. The multipurpose outdoor area will include vegetable gardens, sensory gardens, an outdoor music area and hands-on activities. The aim of the new area is to stimulate children’s engagement with and understanding of sustainable living concepts relating to recycling, reusing resources and collection of rainwater. The project will support local families by giving their children a positive start to their education. The reduced fundraising capacity of the area limits the ability of volunteers to raise the funds needed to upgrade and improve facilities at the kindergarten. Maranoa Kindergarten QLD - $20,000
Mission Beach Film Festival. The Mission Beach film festival first held in 2009 and again in 2010. The festival was deemed a success as visitors to the event tripled in 2010. The Mission Beach community were unable to hold the festival in 2011 due to the devastation the area suffered from the cyclone and flooding disasters. Funding will support the Mission Beach community to relaunch the festival on the weekend of 14-15 September 2012. Activities at the event will include screening of major feature films with side events including documentaries, short films, short film competition, return of the popular stills photography exhibition and competition and finally short film making demonstrations. The funding provided will support venue hire, film fees and production costs. Mission Beach Film Festival QLD - $20,000.
Upgrade of Mount Whitestone Mower to maintain community environment. Flooding in the Lockyer Valley region has increased the work of volunteers who maintain the grounds of the local school. The increased use of the schools mower and other equipment has resulted in breakdowns and subsequent repairs. The expense of these repairs was causing financial stress to the school P&C and the mower downtime causes safety concerns due to the long grass. Volunteers have been using their own mowers to ensure the safety of the children in the ‘eating areas’. The school grounds are used by the wider community for a number of activities ranging from social cricket games, fundraising events, vintage car club rallies and fire brigade training. Funding will support the purchase of a reliable mower. Mt Whitestone State School P&C Association QLD - $4,900
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Rotary Cassowary Coast Skills Day Out. Cassowary Coast Skills Day Out started in 2009 as ‘Skilling Tully’ and focussed on the Tully region. The aim of the event is to create awareness of trades, traineeships and employment opportunities operating in the Cassowary Coast. In 2010 the event was expanded to include the entire Cassowary Coast region. Owing to Cyclone Yasi the event was not held in 2011. The Rotary Club of Tully requested funding to hold the event again in 2012. The Skills Day Out is held in the Stanley Mackay Pavilion in the Tully Showgrounds and hosts approximately 50 exhibitors. Over 500 school students, community groups, individuals and visitors are expected to attend. Rotary Club of Tully Inc. QLD - $5,000
‘Let’s bring our community back together’. Equestrian activities are a key focus for western Queensland communities. Assisting upgrade facilities that will support greater community use and interaction will contribute to the strengthening of community connectedness and enhance resilience. This project directly supports the purchase and installation of a hot water system and rainwater tank in order to deliver the wider community benefit of functional community venues and opportunities to participate in socially inclusive activities. St George Polocrosse Club QLD - of $11,288.63
Sand and Soft-fall for Safe Children. The playground area at Corinella Public School was considered unsafe after the floods washed away the soft-fall from the area. The small school employs one teacher and has 10 students enrolled. Due to the low population of the area and economic disadvantage that has resulted from the flooding event, the school struggled to fundraise to repair their facilities. Funding will support the purchase of soft-fall for the playground areas and sand for the sand pit. Corinella Public School NSW - $1,844
Building a sustainable community events program. The Urunga Reserve Community Stage is a focal point of the community. The stage is used by a range of community groups including the public school, SES, Surf Club and the Chamber of Commerce. Each time the stage is used for significant events organisers have had to raise the cost of hiring and installing sound wings for the stage. Funding will support the purchase tailor-made sound wings which are easily erected. Urunga – Mylestrom Chamber of Commerce NSW - $4,800
Funded Projects - Round 2 of the 2011 RRR Program:
Remember when they came. Following the January 2011 flood an army of volunteers descended on Charlton and assisted with the clean-up and initial recovery work. Fund supported an event to reconnect with many who supported Charlton and showcased the progress the community had achieved. Chalrton residents gave a 'key to the town' to the volunteers as thanks for all their efforts and support. Remember When They Came was held during volunteer week in May 2012. Charlton Forum Inc. VIC - $11,250
Strong Roots - Resilient Communities. Ten communities and over 100 volunteers in the Buloke Shire are participating in developing a travelling historical exhibition. The exhibition will tour the Buloke Shire and then be displayed in the Public Records Office for one year. The volunteers are guided by a consultant and have attended training to assist in identifying historical items from the Buloke Shire and how to display the items appropriately. The funding will assist in the purchase display cases to be used in the travelling exhibition, be distributed to six existing museums across the Shire after the exhibition has finished. Charlton Golden Grains Museum, VIC - $15,490
East Loddon Food Share and Air Conditioning Project. A need to support struggling farming residents whose income had been affected by the floods was identified by local relief agencies. The East Loddon Food Share program was set up in response, and over 750 grocery bags were distributed to the East Loddon community in the first three months of operation. Funds will assist purchase a computer, stationary, food and kitchen equipment. This will assist volunteers with coordination of the program. In addition, funding will support the installation of air conditioning at the Community Centre so that the 40 volunteers involved with the program can work in comfort. East Loddon Community Network, VIC - $18,000
Kitchen Facilities & Equipment. Laharum Hall is situated next to the local Primary School, Preschool and Laharum Sports, making it the hub of the local community. The hall is used regularly by community groups, individuals and families for educational and social events, plus visiting health providers and other services. More recently the hall has been used for disaster management with the 2009 bushfires and 2011 flood recovery. Funds will support items for the kitchen, and support an increase in use and attendance. Laharum Hall Committee, VIC - $6,165
Enhanced Fundraising for Flood Effected Communities. Since the 2011 floods the Mildura Lions Club has provided catering at over 90 community events across the Sunraysia region. The Club provides volunteer labour, marquees and a catering service. This is provided free of charge or the proceeds are donated to charitable and community organisations. Funds will assist the group to purchase a portable generator, resource trailer and storage shed. The trailer will be used to transport the equipment, the generator will supply power when catering in remote locations and the shed will allow all the equipment to be stored at a central point. Lions Club of Mildura, VIC - $19,730.60
Rochester Flood Recovery and Community Redevelopment. The Rochester community went through a consultation process to identify and develop a flood recovery plan. Funding will assist employ an administration / support worker on a part time basis over two years to assist the recovery committee with responsibilities and ensure the Rochester community recovery plan is implemented. Rochester and Elmore District Health Service (REDHS) VIC - $20,000
Dunolly SES Kitchen & Toilet Upgrade. Due to increased community use and an increase in membership, Dunolly SES is currently upgrading the unit building. The funding secured for the planned upgrade did not include funds to upgrade the kitchen and toilet facilities. FRRR funds will be used to upgrade the kitchen and construct a disabled toilet and a shower recess. State Emergency Services/ Dunolly Unit, VIC - $20,000
Mission Evolve Music Fest (MEMF) is a community showcase which gives acts from Far North Queensland an opportunity to ‘strut their stuff’ for the wider Mission Beach community. Support will facilitate the invitation of two headline acts to perform at MEMF. The organisation ensures that the local groups and artists comprise 75% of the entertainment. MEMF is open to all forms of artistic expression: live music, DJ’s, workshops, sculpture, percussion, roaming performance and circus spaces to market stalls and delicious food. Cassowary Region Arts Council Association, QLD - $10,000
Life Balance – Recovery Workshops. High demands on individuals working in the cyclone and flood affected areas of Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell have resulted in community members suffering from mental health issues brought on by excessive stress and transference of trauma. This project will deliver a series of life balance workshops to improve the well-being of teaching staff, small business owners and community recovery volunteers and workers in the area. Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc., QLD - $8,000
Building Resilience in our Community through Arts and Culture. Forrest Beach is a small community on the coast north of Townsville. Since Cyclone Yasi and the floods there have been limited opportunities for the retirees and young families in the Forrest Beach community to come together. The project will support a musical/ art festival to enable community reconnection in a fun and entertaining environment. Forrest Beach State School Parents and Citizens’ Association, QLD - $4,300
Hall upgrade and refurbishment. Located in the Lockyer Valley, the Forest Hill School of Arts building became the designated evacuation and recovery centre during the devastating floods of 2011. Recent work left only the toilet area needing new flooring, with the final touch to complete the overall upgrade of the facility being the purchase of new tables and chairs and an outdoor setting. These additions will allow the ongoing use of the hall and the provision of a functional venue for the community. Forest Hill School of Arts, QLD - $10,236.90
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Repairs to the Showground Infrastructure. The showgrounds at Laidley, in the Lockyer Valley were badly damaged during the 2011 floods. This showground is widely used by the community for a range of activities including: a stop-over for tourists, community groups, families and also the annual show. A new fence will help restore the venue to one the community can be proud of, as well as ensuring the safety of users of the facility. Laidley Agricultural & Industrial Society, QLD - $20,000
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Rotary Shelter Sheds at Wongaling Beach. Cyclone Yasi winds and storm surge created havoc in the public area of Wongaling Beach, washing away and destroying vegetation and all amenities in the vicinity. This park is one which provides a recreational facility for the local population as well as the travelling public. The funds will contribute to the erection of three new shelters. The local Rotary club are contributing funding and in-kind support. Mission Beach Rotary Club Inc., QLD - $20,000
Mental Health Support for Flood Affected Persons – Ashford to Moree. The emotional impact of the 2011 flooding has left a legacy of disaffected community members in its wake. This project will focus on the mental health of residents in the northern NSW Moree to Ashford region affected by the floods through the provision of free counselling sessions for individuals, families and volunteer groups. BEST Employment Limited – Inverell, NSW - $5,000
Resurfacing of the Macksville Scout Hall Floor. Macksville Scouts Hall, located north of Nambucca Heads, was impacted by the 2011 floods. This project aims to resurface the floor with cost-effective bamboo flooring, which is environmentally friendly and simple to install. Once the floor has been resurfaced, the community of Macksville will again be able to use the facility for activities such as lead lighting, orchid society functions, meetings of other community groups, and of course, the scouts. The Scout Association of Australia NSW Branch: Nambucca Valley Scout Group, NSW - $5,000
Valla Beach Community Storage Shed. The decreased capacity of community groups to fundraise following the 2011 floods has meant that in order to continue providing community facilities, organisations have had to look elsewhere. This project will support the purchase and installation of a shed for the Valla Beach Community Association to protect and store equipment used for the local markets and other community events, assisting with future fundraising. Valla Beach Community Association, NSW - $5,000
Funded Projects - Round 1of the 2011 RRR Program:
Lockyer Valley Community Housing Trust. Support to develop a scoping study to establish a community-housing scheme in the Lockyer Valley. The project is an opportunity to share a basic framework on how to establish a housing trust in the aftermath of a natural disaster. FRRR played an important role in the development of a temporary housing project in Strathewen, VIC after the 2009 bushfires, and this project is recognised as a continuation of identifying the strategic role that philanthropy can play in addressing key issues such as housing. Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Qld - $8,000
Flood Recovery Support for the Charlton & District. Charlton was devastated during two separate flooding events in September 2010 and January 2011. The majority of local businesses and residents suffered considerable damage and many subsequently found their insurance was insufficient or their claim was not considered eligible. The town is located in the Buloke Shire, of which 80% was inundated. The CIRCLE is manned by a group of determined and fatigued volunteers. These volunteers no longer have the capacity to manage on their own, and have sought support from FRRR to engage a Project Manager for twelve months to assist. Charlton Information Resource Centre, Victoria - $15,000
Skipton Historical Walk Infrastructure and Materials. Skipton is a small rural town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, approximately 50km west of Ballarat and the final stop on the Ballarat to Skipton Rail Trail. Skipton was inundated in both September 2010 and January 2011, with 20 local businesses and 9 houses seriously damaged. This project will support economic renewal through encouraging passing visitor traffic to stop and spend money at local businesses through passive recreational infrastructure. Skipton Progress Association, Victoria - $5,000
Kitchen Renovation of Cobb & Co Coach House c1875. Molong is located in the Cabonne Shire in northern NSW. It experienced significant flooding over Christmas 2010. The Yarn Market Association runs a successful social enterprise attracting local and external visitors including coach tours, to the historical building where local produce is sold and tourist and historical information is displayed. The profit from the enterprise is used to support a seven room aged care facility located in the adjacent building, and the maintenance of the 1875 Cobb and Co Coach house building. The Yarn Market Association, Molong, NSW - $5000
Fresh Food for Us @ Weilmoringle. Weilmoringle is a small community of 60 located102 km North West of Brewarrina, NSW. The town was evacuated for three months due to floodwaters in 2011. This project promotes longer term sustainability and community capacity in providing a healthy cooking program for the community. The grant will be used to provide pots, pans, cooking utensils and fresh food for cooking classes and community meals. Weilmoringle Local Aboriginal Land Council, NSW - $5,000
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