THE Mallee is one of 11 agriculture-dependent Australian regions to receive a share of $3.65 million for drought preparation.
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal has funded 56 projects through the Future Drought Fund.
The projects aim to better prepare communities for the impacts of drought and a changing climate.
FRRR disaster resilience and recovery lead Nina O’Brien said that the collaborative nature of the Community Impact Program means locals in each region have come together to identify and act on their communities’ drought preparedness priorities, at a grassroots level.
“The beauty of this program is that it’s so flexible,” she said.
“It can support events, initiatives, training and even small-scale infrastructure.
“But at their core, each project is about fostering the growth of stronger networks to encourage shared learning and more collaboration.”
As part of the program, each region will also access tailored leadership development activities, delivered by ARLF.
Mallee recipients included:
– Mallee Sustainable Farming – $76,818 and $65,920
– First People of the Millewa-Mallee Aboriginal Corporation – $41,200
– Birchip Cropping Group Inc – $32,960
– Food Next Door Cooperative – $56,856
– Rural Business and Community Limited – $32,960
– Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria Wimmera South West Inc – $41,200
– Millewa Advisory Group – $17,304
