Australian authorities failed to take effective steps to protect those most at risk from foreseeable harm of the catastrophic flooding in the New South Wales town of Lismore in February 2022.
Flooding has left its traumatic mark on Northern Rivers children. Some have had panic attacks for the first time, while others fear for their safety every time it rains heavily. Months on, their resilience keeps them going.
NSW flood victims were last month promised up to $20,000 under the Back Home grant to help replace goods and carry out structural repairs to make their homes safe and habitable.