Resilient Lismore might be able to help you through our Repair to Return Project, as well as the other services we provide that are listed below.

Repair to Return Project

· Reinstating Bathrooms and Kitchens: Includes full or partial repair.

· Walls: Re-sheeting of walls in living spaces.

· Access: Installing or repairing stairs for safe access.

· Security and Safety: Ensuring lockable doors and windows.

· Electrical Works

· Flooring: Repairs or replacement to ensure safety.

We prioritise those who cannot progress their rebuild and recovery on their own. Your request will be assessed as soon as possible. Please note that it may take a couple of weeks for us to schedule a site visit if required.

Additional Services

· Tool Library: borrow a wide variety of tools and equipment

· Volunteer Help: Assistance with odd jobs.

· Furniture and Whitegoods: Help accessing these items.

· Referrals: Counselling and other community service assistance.

Service Areas

We work across disaster affected communities in the seven LGAs of the Northern Rivers.

· Lismore City Council

· Richmond Valley Council

· Tweed Shire Council

· Ballina Shire Council

· Byron Shire Council

· Clarence Valley Council

· Kyogle Council

How to Request Help

Fill out the form at the link below, and we will call you or visit you to see if we can assist.

Request Help

You can also visit us at: 215 Keen St (Corner of Conway St and Keen St), Lismore.

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. We can help you register your request in person.

What We Can't Help With

· Full home restoration or rebuild.

· Significant structural works, complete re-stumping, or major house raising.

· Homes deemed to be an unsafe working environment.

· Swimming pool restorations.

· Garages, sheds, pergolas (except where the shed is used for emergency accommodation).

· Stripping out materials from homes accepted for buyback.

· Significant asbestos removal (In most cases, we can't assist with asbestos removal. You can remove up to 10m² yourself and purchase a kit through your local City Council. For larger quantities, you will need a licensed contractor. More information about asbestos can be found here).

We cannot provide cost of living assistance. However, you can access food through the Good Pantry at 51 Wyrallah Road, East Lismore, and seek crisis support through Northern Rivers Community Gateway at 76 Carrington Street, Lismore. A wide range of other services are available if you need help, you can search for a service using the Ask Izzy platform.

We’ve developed a list of free food, supplies & services available to flood-effected residents. This list is updated weekly. Here you’ll find how to access:

• Hot meals & coffee

• Pantry food & cleaning supplies

• Emotional & social support

• Housing & legal support

• Transport & laundry services

• & more…