Join us for our biggest Ride for Country Kids event yet! We’re on the hunt for 100 riders to help us celebrate 100 years of Royal Far West. Have the experience of a lifetime, be a part of history and help make a difference to the lives of country kids. royalfarwest.org.au/get-involved/r…

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Yesterday, in partnership with UNICEF Australia and Marninwarntikura Women’s Resource Centre we launched the ‘2023 Flood Response and Recovery in Fitzroy Crossing Needs Assessment’ at Parliament House in Canberra. Learn more and read the full report: royalfarwest.org.au/royal-far-west…

Our Schools & Early Years Services Team recently visited Rainbow P-12 College and Jeparit Primary School in Victoria, delivering vital services and workshops. 🌟 Fun fact: Jeparit is the birthplace of Sir Robert Menzies, who opened our RFW Polio Hospital in 1964.

Country children often face barriers to accessing early learning, putting them at risk of developmental challenges going unnoticed. We believe every child, no matter where they live, should have equitable access to early learning opportunities. Read more: theparenthood.org.au/impactful

Curious about how your donations are positively changing the lives of country kids around Australia? Check out our latest 'Caring for Country Kids' newsletter to see what we've been up to over the past six months! 🌟 👉 royalfarwest.org.au/caring-for-cou…

🌏 With more families facing disasters, supporting children’s mental health is crucial. Royal Far West proudly contributed to Emerging Minds’ free, comprehensive guide for practitioners responding to disasters. Learn more: emergingminds.com.au/practitioners/…

That’s a wrap! Reflecting on the achievements of our completed Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund project, supporting NSW communities affected by the 2019-20 bushfires. We’re grateful for the opportunity to work with these communities, supporting their recovery and resilience.

With our feet in the sand and our hearts in the bush, we marked an unforgettable moment yesterday, celebrating 100 years of Royal Far West with our dedicated staff, branch members, descendants and local community. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special celebration.

Happy New Year! 🌟 As we step into 2025, Royal Far West marks 100 years of supporting country kids and families. Here's to a year of resilience, care, and brighter futures for children across Australia. 💙 Stay tuned for exciting celebrations throughout the year!

The Federal Government’s legislation to guarantee 3 days a week of early childhood education will create opportunities for children and families in regional Australia. Our media release: royalfarwest.org.au/guaranteeing-e…

As kids head back to school, Royal Far West urges the Federal Government to ensure continued funding for rural and remote communities. Every child deserves access to essential support, no matter where they live. Read our media release here: royalfarwest.org.au/all-children-d…

How will regional families benefit from changes to the childcare subsidy? Listen to the interview with Jacqui Emery, CEO of Royal Far West, and find out: 4bc.com.au/podcast/how-wi…

📢 New report by Social Ventures Australia highlights urgent need for early childhood investment in regional, rural and remote Australia. Over 25,000 children in "early education priority zones" face lifelong impacts without quality care. socialventures.org.au/our-impact/tar…

Report from the National Rural Health Alliance reveals harsh reality for rural Australians. Higher mortality rates, limited healthcare access & scarce local services call for change. Let's ensure equitable healthcare for all! ruralhealth.org.au/wp-content/upl…

We welcome Anthony Albanese’s commitment to new early childhood education and care affordability measures. These changes will be transformational for country families. Read our full media release here: royalfarwest.org.au/pms-childcare-…

A new study warns that by 2050, 1 in 2 Australian children will be classified as overweight. When it comes to changing that trend, what do we need to see in our regional communities? Listen to Marcel Zimmet, Chief Medical Officer at Royal Far West. abc.net.au/listen/program…

Country Children Facing Complex Developmental Challenges – New AEDC Data Shows. Find out more in our media release: royalfarwest.org.au/country-childr…

“The government must ensure that every Australian child, regardless of their location or circumstances, is not left behind,” says our CEO, Jacqueline Emery, in Stephanie Gardiner's article The Nightly . thenightly.com.au/australia/alar…

A magical night at Government House Sydney as we marked 100 years of Royal Far West. Thank you to Her Excellency Margaret Beazley for hosting, and to all who joined us.