Almost $50k in total was awarded to four organisations and projects throughout Shepparton and Echuca.
Suncorp Group pledged $1 million to FRRR in 2021 for a dedicated Rebuilding Futures Program - to support Australian communities impacted by significant natural disasters.
The grants awarded range from $4,040 to $20,000 and will be used for a variety of projects from building community infrastructure and improving emergency facilities, to youth activity programs and community workshops.
Suncorp Group CEO, Steve Johnston, said the grants would help support community-led recovery in the impacted areas.
“Australia is no stranger to natural disasters and unfortunately I’ve seen all too often the devastation and emotional toll they have on our communities,” Mr Johnston said.
“These communities have been through a lot, and we know that recovery from severe weather events can sometimes take years. We also know that each community’s priorities during that recovery is different.”
Shepparton grant
Greater Shepparton Foundation Limited was awarded $20,000 for their Giving Power Greater Shepparton project which aims to support community adaptation for long-term social and economic recovery by developing an accessible solar program for flood-impacted households in Greater Shepparton.
Echuca grants
Campaspe Park Raceway Committee of Management Incorporation has been awarded $7600 to improve access and community facility infrastructure with a concrete path from the car park to clubhouse of the Campaspe Park and Raceway Recreation Reserve.
Echuca Moama Broadcast Service Inc has been awarded $4040 to upskill their broadcasting team by building skills and capability for community radio volunteers to broadcast during and outside times of emergency disasters to support community safety and wellbeing.
The Children's Charity of Victoria has been awarded $18668 to replace and upgrade of inclusive play equipment for Echuca Twin Rivers Specialist School to ensure a safe and flood proof surface for all abilities children from surrounding impacted flood communities.
The full list of grant recipients and their projects is available on FRRR’s website.
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