The floods have bought out the best in our community. Lots of individuals and community groups have rallied around and offered support. I have a friend who works as a nurse and social worker at Tweed and Byron hospitals. He told me that the real human costs happen a few weeks after the main disaster event. This is where we see family breakdown, homelessness and a rise in suicide. Here is a list of places where you can donate and assist people. Post Flooding Funding and Donating links below:
Places to Give
Northern Rivers Community Foundation
The Northern Rivers Community Foundation have teamed up with the Byron Community Centre to assist flood victims. This is a well run Org and the BCC have deep roots in the community.
Resilient Byron is a new-ish community org attempting to fill the gaps between existing community volunteer organisations and government bodies around resilient response and planning.
Mullumbimby and District Neighbourhood Centre
The MNDC have really stepped up and come to the fore for this recent crisis. Together with the Civic Centre and space at the RSL across the road have been at the core of the action.
Koori Mail flood relief for Bundjalung rural and isolated communities
Places To Get
The following is a list of services and support places provided by the Byron Shire Council
New funding available: Artists can APPLY ONLINE to Byron Shire Council for up to $1,000 in funding to cover clean up and damage, loss of income, purchase of equipment, stock or repair, or for recovery of practice. For more information contact Melitta Firth, Arts and Culture Officer: [email protected]
- If you have experienced damage at your private property, you may be eligible for Disaster Relief Grant funding to help cover the cost of repairs. VisitFinancial assistance | Service NSW
- Red Cross 2022 Flood Grant applications are now open.
Grants for people affected by the Qld and NSW 2022 floods | Australian Red Cross
- BizRebuild vouchers – Business Council of Australia
Help for flood affected communities (bizrebuild.com.au)
- NSW and Australian Government grant and financial assistance information
- Call Services Australia on180 22 66.
- Services Australia website
- myGov website
- Service NSW website
Help For the agriculture sector
https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/news-and-events/news/nc-news/2022/flood-affected-stock-owners-encouraged-to-call-for-support
Council Services
- The Customer Service Centre is open from 8:30am – 4pm Monday to Friday
- Call 6626 7000
- Email[email protected]
- Report non-urgent requests online using report It
- For after-hours emergencies call02 6622 7022
For the latest information on Council, services go to our website or our Facebook page.
Useful Links for Getting Involved
We need to talk about this: Good development vs bad post flooding
Byron Council Update: The state of emergency housing