Resources and fundraisers for flood-affected communities

16.03.22

Our hearts go out to all members of the Southeast QLD and Northeast NSW communities who have been affected by the devastating floods. We know that many creators and creative organisations are suffering the impacts, following an already disastrous few years for the arts community. We’ve compiled the following resources for those affected by the floods, and those who wish to support the communities affected.

For those affected by the floods

Queensland Government assistance

New South Wales Government assistance

Federal Government assistance

For those wishing to support communities affected by the floods

Lismore Flood Recovery Charity Auction

This charity auction, set up by author Zanni Louise, is raising money specifically for the restoration of Lismore, and all funds raised will go to the libraries, galleries and cultural and community groups which need support. There are over 200 items to bid on, generously donated by the Australian author/illustrator community.

Donate new or near new books to Lismore Library

Local author Ruth Morgan has been speaking to Lismore library in order to arrange donations and support following the devastating floods.

The library collections affected by the recent flood in Lismore are as follows;

• Adult Fiction
• Large Print Books
• Junior & Young Adult Books
• Children's Story Books
• Children's DVDs
• Jigsaws
• Audio Books
• Parenting Collection (non-fiction books on parenting topics)
• Junior Non-Fiction Books

If you would like to donate any new or near new books from any of these categories the library would be very grateful.

Donations will need to be sent to the Administration office at:

6 Centenary Drive

Goonellabah NSW 2480

If items could be sent attention ‘Lismore Library - Flood Donation’ that would be very helpful.

The library is also able to accept monetary donations to the following Richmond Tweed Regional Library gift account:

• Account Name: Lismore City Council – RTRL Tax Deductible Gift Recipient Account
• BSB 062-565
• Account Number 10864916

Please send an email to Amanda Binney (Management Accountant) amanda.binney@lismore.nsw.gov.au at the time of any donations being made with the following information:-

• Name
• Address
• Date of deposit
• Amount of deposit

They will provide a Tax Deductible Receipt. This may take a little while to get out based on resources – but they will get them out as soon as they can.

Donate to Queensland communities

Several registered charities are raising funds to assist flood-affected communities. Click here for more information.

BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival fundraising event

ASA members Candice Fox, Chris Hammer and Michael Robotham will be talking to Kate Evans from Radio National’s Bookshelf at a hybrid in-person and online event hosted by the BAD Sydney Crime Writers Festival to raise funds for the recovery of the Lismore Library. Book your ticket and find out more here.

Storytime Agreement for flood-affected schools

The Australian Publishers Association (APA), the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) and the National Copyright Unit (NCU) for Australian schools are pleased to announce an update regarding school storytimes to ensure that schools affected by recent flooding in Queensland and NSW are able to read stories to their students in a virtual classroom environment.

The Storytime Arrangement, which was put in place to assist schools affected by COVID-19 disruptions, will apply to schools in Queensland and NSW unable to teach face-to-face due to flooding. This policy is temporary: recordings can only be used during the period of disruption caused by the floods and access to the recording by students/parents must be disabled within a month of that school resuming normal teaching practices.