General News
13 November, 2026
Helping farm folk
A CASSOWARY Coast organisation supporting women in farming has been awarded a grant to improve their well-regarded programs.
A $4375 grant by Nutrien, in partnership with FRRR, has been given to Tully Women in Agriculture Inc (TWIA) to assist rural women build wellbeing knowledge, strengthen support networks and improve mental health awareness through the growHER rural wellbeing initiative.
Jenny Crema of TWIA said the group was pleased to receive the grant.
“We are very grateful for Nutrien’s support through the FRRR initiative along with our Major event partner QFVG –Farm Business Resilience Program and significant in-kind donations from within our Cassowary Coast community and beyond,” she said.
Nutrien has distributed $253,251 to 56 deserving grassroots projects throughout Australia. Each successful applicant will receive up to $5000 to support the long-term vibrancy and wellbeing of their local community. The funding is focussed on small communities and the volunteer-led organisations that sustain them.
FRRR’s head of granting Jill Karena commended the grant recipients for their efforts to respond directly to local priorities.
“In this round, infrastructure and equipment feature prominently, reflecting demand for meaningful and tangible investments that create lasting community assets,” she said.
“We’re also pleased to be supporting initiatives that build awareness, knowledge and skills in priority areas, such as mental health support, and others that address challenges more remote communities face in accessing essential services and social activities.
“Importantly, these grants will help local organisations deliver immediate benefits, while strengthening their ability to serve their community in the years to come.”
Nutrien corporate affairs advisor Madeleine Muirhead said supporting local groups, particularly those in agriculturally dependent locations, was a priority for the business.
“Most of Nutrien’s staff live and work in the communities that we support, so we know first-hand just how vital local not-for-profits and community groups are,” she said.
“Being able to support such a diverse range of locally prioritised initiatives will strengthen the identity, wellbeing and social connection in these regions.”
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