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VFFF Youth Advisory Group – In conversation with Elise Lane

September 26, 2024

As part of our regular Youth Advisory Group Q&A series, we are excited to introduce you to Elise Lane

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Backing the Future for Youth in NSW

July 29, 2024

FRRR and VFFF are now inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals and groups of individuals working to enhance the lives of people aged 12-30 who live in remote, rural and regional NSW.

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FRRR joins VFFF in Backing the Future

July 11, 2024

FRRR and VFFF today announced their partnership to expand the reach and impact of the Backing the Future program, which VFFF launched in 2022.

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Building Decent Work Pathways in Agriculture

July 8, 2024

The Decent Work focus area builds on VFFF’s historical focus on supporting employment outcomes for people experiencing disadvantage. As a result a feasibility consulation conducted as part of a VFFF Decent Work Exploration Grant, the Australian Training Company received a VFFF multi-year grant to deliver a School-Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship. One of the stories to emerge from this partnership is Mitch Shipton’s, who joined the program to support his mum and learn how to better manage their 900-acre dairy farm. 

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Investing in the Next Generation of Environmental Change Agents

July 3, 2024

We regularly hear of how eager young people are to take action to care for Australia’s precious environment, but often lack the resources and encouragement to do so. With that in mind, we are suporting Earthwatch Australia to empower young people to pursue their passion for the environment through its inaugural Agents of Change for the Environment (ACE) program. 

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