A slow moving weather system over southern Queensland and north New South Wales has seen previously unrecorded levels of rain and flooding across large parts of both states.
The flooding in Lismore far exceeds the 2017 records caused by Cyclone Debbie. For many residents, the emotional trauma is creating greater upheaval than the physical loss of belongings or damage to property. For some, this is the second time in five years they will have to rebuild. While ADRA is responding to the immediate physical needs of those affected, there are plans in place to run the Emotional Resilience Program to respond to the mental health needs of the community.
ADRA is working with local churches to provide assistance and shelter to those who have been affected by flooding in QLD and NSW. ADRA are also currently preparing a response for those affected in Lismore and Ballina, with a base in Alstonville and supported by the Ballina ADRA Op Shop.
If you’d like to help our flood response, please donate at adra.org.au/disasters.
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the official humanitarian agency of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
