Laurie reflects on five years of work with Community Gateway. Laurie works in our community hub, providing direct support and crisis relief to vulnerable people. Prior to the floods, Laurie was busy enough. But since February, requests for our support have increased...
Why grass-roots community support is so important right now. Sarah and Bob had been visiting Northern NSW from their home in Queensland when pandemic lockdowns closed the state border and they became stranded in our region. With no other options, they were forced to...
Food deliveries are coming this week When the floods inundated Lismore, all the town’s CBD shops and stores were shut down. Many businesses in smaller towns and villages in the region were also affected. Since then, it’s been difficult to obtain essential...
Practical supports for people experiencing crisis. Emergency relief Our First Step emergency relief can support you in times of crisis. We provide clean clothes, shoes, blankets, bedding, toiletries, tents, crockery, cutlery, baby supplies, kids’ toys, non-perishable...
Help us to help those in need. After repeated, devastating floods over the last month, there are now thousands of households in Lismore and Northern NSW who have lost their homes, property, and possessions. Many have lost their jobs and thousands are homeless. Our...
