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NNIC wishes to acknowledge the massive impact this disaster has had upon our community and the entire region. Our hearts go out to everyone directly and indirectly impacted and to those who have lost their homes and their livelihoods or who are living with the ongoing trauma of inundation and landslides. Together we will get through this.

Nimbin Community Well-being Survey Hi Nimbinites

Community Care Team (CCT) and Emergency Radio Network Go to the Disasters page on this website for more info plus an Expression of Interest form to join the CCT.

Nimbin Recovery Support Service (RSS) How are you going with your flood recovery journey? If you are still struggling you are not alone. Recovery Support Services are available to support you across the Northern Rivers region.
 

NOTE: applications for the NSW flood recovery Back Home grant close on 20th April 2023.
The Nimbin Recovery Support Service (Nimbin RSS) is delivered by NNIC and offers disaster recovery support for impacted people in the Northern parts of the Lismore LGA and nearby parts of the Tweed and Kyogle Shires. Our RSS support workers can assist you through the complex journey of disaster recovery including help to develop a recovery plan; applying for grants and financial support; linking with key services, suppliers and expert advice; housing support/solutions and disaster-proofing your life and wellbeing.
You can contact our helpful RSS Staff - Michael Higgins (RSS Program Manager), Alison Southey and Shae Elliss (RSS Case Managers)via the dedicated email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call/text 0488 144 647. Nimbin RSS offers up to two years of disaster recovery support for impacted people in the Northern parts of the Lismore LGA including:

Nimbin, Keerrong Valley, Goolmangar, Jiggi, Georgica, Larnook, Cawongla, the Channon and Dunoon.

Plus Cawongla, Wadeville, Barkers Vale and Lillian Rock in the Kyogle LGA

Plus Mt Burrell, Midginbil, Kunghur, Doon and Commissioners Creek in the Tweed LGA.

People living or working around any of those areas are welcome to sign on with us at NNIC and our RSS team will assist you through the complex journey of disaster recovery including support with grant applications and administration, linking with key services, suppliers and expert advice and housing support/solutions. If travelling to Nimbin is a challenge we can meet you halfway or closer to your home. Given the impacts in our catchment area, we have a strong focus on landslip issues, impacts on homes, internal roads and infrastructure, plus we have a specialist understanding of Rural Land sharing Communities aka MOs.

Grant Links 

Follow this link to the Flood Recovery Back Home grant via Services NSW.

Or the Disaster relief grant via Resillience NSW

You can also register for the Flood Recovery Property Assessement and Demolition (PAD) Program also via Services NSW.

 

Q: Is it better to apply for the Disaster Relief Grant (Resilience nsw) or the new Back Home grant of $20,000? You can only apply for one or the other.

A:  The Disaster Relief Grant is means tested (only available to low income people), but you need your home inspected. The Back Home one is not means tested and capped at $20,000, but you don't need your home inspected apparently.

 

NNIC is OPEN 10am-4pm Mon-Friday at 71 Cullen St Nimbin (next to the park), 66891692

We can help with lots of support and info: e.g. food support (including dog/cat food/supplies), hot meals, frozen meals, drinking water, mental health support, assistance with mobile phones/devices, printing, copying, internet access and help with navigating the myriad of disaster relief payments and grants.

COVID-19: Mask-wearing inside especially in confined spaces is recommended. Good ventilation and hand hygiene practices remain crucial. If you need NNIC services and support but you currently have COVID OR are Feeling unwell, OR are Feeling nervous and wanting to maintain social isolation, then YOU CAN CALL us on 6689 1692 and we can arrange a telephone appointment for you so you do not have to come in personally.

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT with qualified staff 3 days per week.

NEED ESSENTIAL ITEMS REPLACED? Lost or damaged items from the landlsides/floods? NNIC is registered with GIVIT so we can list your needs on GIVIT in order to try find matching donoros or either the items needed or cash to purchase them. Our RSS staff can assist with this.

CLEANING UP AFTER A DISASTER Red Cross resources HERE.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS Red Cross HERE

Need CLOTHING? Nimbin CWA may be able to assist.

 For more info and assistance come into the Neighbourhood Centre.

For more helpline numbers see our Health page.

Roads across our entire local government area have had significant damage.Our crews are working hard to ensure our roads are safe, however, it will take time and we ask for the community’s patience.

FOR LOCAL ROADs INFORMATION try the My Roads Info website

or try Kyogle Coouncil website here

or Tweed Council website here

LOCAL BUS INFO

Northern Rivers Buslines for buses travelling between Nimbin and Lismore.

Gosels Bus Service for buses travelling between Nimbin and Murwillumbah.

Quinn’s Bus Services local school bus routes.

Check the relevant Bus Company's website for timetable updates.

WILDLIFE RESCUE SERVICES

WIRES 1300 094 737

NRWC 6628 1866

Tweed Valley Wildlife Carers 6672 4789

Friends of the Koala 6622 1233

Latest News 7 Sibley St - Nimbin's Sustainable Living Hub

7 Sibley Street - Nimbin's Sustainable Living Hub - what happening there?

A large variety of workshops happen to provide skills share opportunities and social connections between people.

The Nimbin Community Tools and Equipment Library is opebn to members for borrowing os useful things.

7 Sibley Street also operates as a satellite hub of NNIC, providing a soft entry point into our services and referrals into programs.

It functions as a key composting and recycling hub in the community.

It operates as a promotional hub for local producers to enhance our local economy and job opportunities.

See the Sibley St website for all the latest info and updates

Sustainability Plan Updates

Progress against the goals of the SNCP  can be found via the Sustainability tab above under each key Focus Area's own page.