We’re excited to share that the Northern Rivers Community Resilience Alliance has received multi-year funding through the Disaster Ready Fund Round 3. Plan C was closely involved in developing the successful proposal, and we’re thrilled to see this support heading directly to the grassroots. We also loved catching up with other Alliance members at a recent gathering.

This weekend, our Byron Community Carers & Responders (CCR) participants will complete their final step — First Aid training with Pacific Coast First Aid, our fantastic local provider. We’re so proud of this group and the energy they’ve brought to the program.

Our recent workshop series, Starting the conversation: Disaster planning for community members with support needs and carers, was a deeply meaningful experience. Across the region, people shared stories of resilience, honesty and the real challenges that come with deciding whether to stay or leave early in a disaster. The name truly fit — for many participants, this was the beginning of conversations that have long felt difficult to raise.

Next week is your last chance to attend a Culture Camp with The Returning and Plan C - what a way to wind down the year.

We're returning to beautiful Bundjalung Country for a five-day, fully immersive camp led by The Returning’s cultural facilitators, who share deep knowledge, practices and wisdom that have strengthened their communities for thousands of years.

Plan C will be offering two gentle, introductory sessions on disaster resilience – focusing on emotional, social and practical tools to help people feel a little more prepared and supported when natural disasters affect our region.

We've made the decision to transition from a CEO position to a more hands-on, community-centred role: Managing Director. This reflects our belief that leadership in community resilience is relational, grounded and shared.

If someone in your network leads with kindness, clarity and a steady commitment to community, we’d be grateful if you could pass this on.

Applications close 4 December 2025.

This week, Plan C and The Returning have come together to host a powerful five-day Culture Camp on Bundjalung Country. The camp is bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants in an intergenerational, two-way learning space, blending disaster preparedness with cultural knowledge and connection to Country.

In November, our new Thriving Kids project rolls out across Queensland and we couldn’t be more excited. We’ve spoken before about the powerful role young people are already playing when their communities go through hard times. This program gives them the space, tools, and support to do that with more confidence and care.

Big cheers for our Clunes CCR crew! This amazing group recently wrapped up their Community Carers & Responders training.

During September, we were proud to deliver three Preparing with Pride workshops in partnership with Tropical Fruits Inc, a series that blended practical disaster preparation with open, heart‑centered conversations.