Signifcant milestone in Lismore’s recovery journey

The closure of the Flood Recovery Centre at Carrington Street on February 8 marks a signifcant milestone in Lismore’s recovery journey, following nearly two years of dedicated service in assisting the community after the devastating foods of February 2022.

As the Recovery Centre concludes its operations, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will step in to provide ongoing food-related assistance from the same location at 14 Carrington Street.

Lismore City Mayor Steve Krieg expressed gratitude for the Centre’s role in supporting foodaffected residents and businesses throughout the Lismore LGA, emphasizing that its closure signifes progress towards recovery.

Mayor Krieg acknowledged the invaluable contributions of staff, volunteers, and community members who supported the Centre’s operations, particularly during the challenging initial period following the disaster.

The Centre offered essential services such as grant support, recovery assistance, emergency accommodation, and mental health services, playing a crucial role in aiding the community’s recovery process. With declining visitation rates in recent months, it is evident that the Centre has fulflled its mission of supporting Lismore residents and businesses.

Initially located at Southern Cross University’s V Block, the Centre was relocated multiple times before settling at 14 Carrington Street within the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s offces in November 2023.

Lismore City Council General Manager Jon Gibbons emphasized the collaborative effort between agencies and the dedication of staff and volunteers as key to the Centre’s success.

One notable achievement of

5 Generations

Celebrating a great moment of 5 generations of Family.

• Father – Corey Russell

• Baby – Maverick

• Grandmother – Janie BrownRussell

• Great Grandfather – Len Brown

• Great Great Grandmother – Jean Sivyer the Centre was the distribution of over 1,729 GIVIT vouchers to address various community needs, including beds, white goods, and essential supplies like petrol and groceries.

To further support residents, essential services are available, including the Disaster Response Legal Service, Uniting Recovery Support, Social Futures: Recovery Connect, Lismore and District Financial Counselling Service, and Head to Health, providing assistance and resources for ongoing recovery efforts.

Multicultural NSW is inviting residents from Northern NSW and New England North West regions who are deeply connected to their communities to provide valuable advice to the NSW Government through various advisory functions.

Expressions of interest are sought for three distinct advisory functions, with a strong emphasis on refecting the rich diversity of NSW in terms of gender, age, geographic location, cultural background, and inclusion of people living with disabilities. Successful candidates will be appointed by the NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, Steve Kamper MP.

Member for Lismore, Janelle Saffn, is encouraging interested local residents to submit their expressions of interest by the closing date of Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Advisory BoardMulticultural NSW

Multicultural NSW is currently seeking expressions of interest for Advisory Board members who come from diverse backgrounds, possess deep community ties, and exhibit crosscultural understanding and community leadership. Advisory Board members will leverage their skills, expertise, and lived experiences to amplify the voices of their communities, informing the initiatives of Multicultural NSW.

The current Advisory Board Chairperson is former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Nick Kaldas APM.

Regional Community Networks (RCNs) and