FRRR and its donor partners collaborate with ABC Heywire to help communities take action on the ideas generated by young Australians who attend the annual Heywire Regional Youth Summit.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for communities across Australia to adopt, adapt and act on the ideas generated at the Heywire Summit.

FRRR first joined forces with the ABC in 2013 and the positive impact of the grants awarded so far is being felt in 160 rural and regional communities around Australia. This short video showcases how some of the ideas have been implemented to create real change.

Project ideas

• Boredom Relief: How might we create safe spaces for youth?

• Easy Access: How might we empower regional youth to take charge of their mental health and support their mates?

• Homegrown Hub: How might we create cost of food relief in communities across Australia?

• Idea 4 Change: How might we provide resources to ensure young people are supported and engaged in their education with their diverse learning needs catered for?

• Hear Our Voices: How might we ensure that all youth voices are heard and represented on issues that matter to them?

• We Are Not Alone: How might we create a better future for all young people living with a disability to feel understood, accepted and supported in their communities?

Projects that can demonstrate local youth engagement, consultation and/or involvement in the design and delivery of the project will receive preference.

Funds will be available to implement or pilot one of the Heywire ideas. A broad range of charitable projects are considered under this program, including:

• Delivering, or providing activities, events, programs and services;

• Purchasing or hiring equipment and materials;

• Community infrastructure projects;

• Organisational capacity building;

• Community resource development.

Projects must be undertaken between November 2023 to June 2025.