Byron Shire and the Northern Rivers region has been hit with devastating floods.
The scope of the disaster, hampered by mobile and Internet outages, saw normal services stretched beyond their limits.

Lismore Square shopping centre with the CBD in the background. Captured by Rod Evans 6:30pm, 28.2.22.

The local communities were quick to organise and help with the rescue and recovery efforts.

On top of household possessions, cars, and businesses that have been destroyed, over 2000 homes have reportedly been declared unliveable.

There is a long road ahead, here’s a list of places to offer or ask for help.

Byron Rangers – Support the northern rivers flood clean up
Record floods have had a devastating impact on the entire Northern Rivers from Grafton to Tweed, with the hardest hit in Lismore & Mullumbimby.

Floods Recovery 2022
Helping help requests with offers for Northern Rivers. Check recent updates for volunteering & donating.

Byron Community Centre Flood Recovery Fund
Help support a community led recovery for the devastating floods in the Northern Rivers. 100% of your donation will go towards local community organisations who are working on the ground to provide emergency relief and support.

GIVIT NSW Flood Appeal
Working with support organisations across Northern New South Wales to help people impacted by these floods. Donate money to fund the purchase of essential items and services.

Echo Northern Rivers 2022 Flood Donation appeal
The Byron Shire Echo is collecting monetary donations for those affected by the recent devastating floods in our region. We will distribute funds as quickly as possible, after consultation with community organisations actively helping people affected by the 2022 flooding.

Northern Rivers Volunteer Directory
In response to the 2022 Flood Disaster in and around the Northern Rivers many community members are offering their volunteer services as support in the recovery of the recent disaster.

Service NSW Recovery Centre opening in Mullumbimby
The NSW Government is working in partnership with local government and the Australian Government to provide impacted people with information on and access to: accommodation advice, replacing lost documents, mental health and wellbeing services, support for businesses, clean-up services, financial assistance, insurance and legal support.