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West Australian
3 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Several South West groups see the benefit of regional restoration grants
Several South West groups see the benefit of regional restoration grants as $1 million gets delivered across grassroots organisations across remote, rural and regional Australia. Funding recipients for the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal's flagship Strengthening Rural Communities program were annouced this month, with 101 organisations across the country receiving a share of $1,040,512. Three South West groups received funding from the program with Manjimup's Gulyara Aboriginal Corporation receiving $5000 for court support to provide culturally appropriate support for domestic and family violence victims from Indigenous and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities as they experience the court system, through volunteer training and delivery costs. Margaret River's RMR Soundwaves Spectrum: Sharpening Digital Skills, Sharing Voices program received $10,000 to provide volunteers with tailored digital skills training to support a community radio station's launch of an FM transmission service. The Boyanup Foundation Inc. received funds to buy a ride-on lawn mower. FRRR head of granting Jill Karena said rural people wanted their communities to be places that future generations choose to call home. 'Rural people know that for a thriving future, they need to be able to access services and opportunities like education and employment, social engagement, organisational capacity-building and health services,' she said. 'We're proud to support the people and places that are tackling these issues head-on. 'One of FRRR's current goals is to fund more initiatives that support and strengthen First Nations communities, so, it's been great to see an increase in applications from Indigenous-led organisations for projects that offer spaces to educate and celebrate culture, health and social services, self-determination, social enterprise and economic independence. 'We trust local people to know what the most pressing needs of their communities are, and what it will take to be socially and economically sustainable. We are proud to work with them to help their communities to flourish and thrive.'
ABC News
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE OVER GOLDFIELDS THIS WEEK
19 May 2025 More than 30 students from all six secondary schools in Western Australia's Goldfields region will take centre stage this week as part of the ABC's Takeover Goldfields Youth Summit, running from 19–23 May. The summit is a collaboration between the ABC, the Australian Government's Office for Youth and the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR). Since February, ABC producers have been working with local students to help bring their stories to life. Now a group of young storytellers has been selected to share their powerful ideas and lived experience on ABC platforms throughout the week and beyond. Stories will appear on the ABC's radio, TV and digital platforms. Ranging from life in a fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) family to equine therapy and snake handling, these stories reflect the diversity, resilience and creativity of the region's youth. For Kyndra, one of the winners, sharing her story has been an exciting and rewarding experience. Kyndra has grown up with housing instability and wants to raise awareness of youth homelessness. 'There's not many opportunities [for young people] to speak out,' she says. 'I think it's important for people to actually hear what's going on for the new generation.' Winners will be celebrated at a red-carpet screening at the Goldfields Arts Centre and appear in on-air interviews across ABC programs. ABC Director, News Justin Stevens said the Goldfields Takeover offers a rare insight into life for young people in the region. 'Their stories and ideas for community change deserve to be heard and celebrated,' he said. Beyond the screening, the summit provides students with the chance to connect with community leaders, youth networks, politicians and media professionals. They'll also take part in workshops and leadership events aimed at helping young people turn their ideas into real community impact. To help bring some of these ideas to life FRRR will offer support to community organisations interested in partnering with students on grant-funded local projects. Natalie Egleton, CEO of FRRR, said that the long-standing partnership with ABC is an important part of the Foundation's commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders in remote, rural and regional communities. 'We are excited to be part of bringing the very first Takeover program to Western Australia,' she said. 'We know the ideas developed by these young people will make their communities stronger, more vibrant and sustainable.' Catch the winning stories and follow the week's events at: If you are interested in attending summit events, please email: takeover@ For more information please contact: Alexandra Neill ABC Senior Producer Mob: 0431 815 664
