$700m shortfall in the resilient homes program
Only one person has received grant to elevate home two years after NSW northern rivers floods. Read more
Disconnect between the government and the community
NSW floods: just 11% of applications approved for buybacks and no homes retrofitted nearly 20 months on. Read more
Climate Impacted Communities Alliance
Representatives from CDAG travelled to Canberra to take part in the discussions Read more in the National Tribune Article
PM LETTER – waiting for Chris Minns
Open Letter co-signed by 40 organisations requesting the following from the PM and MPs: Jointly provide funding to cover the $700m shortfall for the Resilient Homes Program before the end of 2023. Communicate clear and appropriate timelines for the delivery of 4,000 retrofits and house-raises and 2000 buybacks for homes affected [...]
Floodversary FEB 28TH
The community came together two years on from the devastating flooding. https://www.echo.net.au/2024/03/first-responders-critical-of-government-council-on-second-flood-anniversary/
FLOOD FORUM FEB 12TH
The group successfully hosted a community forum for all members to engage about how we secure the full funding on 12 Feb. The Echo Seven Prime NBN News Gold Coast Tweed Valley Weekly article The Echo Issue Feruary 14 - page 4