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Standing with our community through flood recovery

Standing with our community through flood recovery

In May 2025, floods once again swept across the Mid North Coast, damaging homes, businesses, and taking lives. Drawing on lessons from 2021, St Agnes’ Catholic Parish stepped in to support the community, providing critical supplies and compassionate care.

A resident of Riverside Village, one of the hardest-hit areas, said the Parish’s presence made a real difference: “The Parish was here in the 2021 floods and they're here again helping us out. The people here feel supported because they have someone helping them.”

The emotional impact of repeated flooding was significant, with families facing loss, uncertainty, and the disruption of daily life. Fr Paul Gooley noted that while the communities along the north coast have always been resilient, “the biggest challenge would come after the rains stopped and people assessed the damage.”

Parish staff and volunteers responded immediately, delivering food and household supplies, helping families assess buildings, and connecting them to practical and financial support. Working alongside Port Macquarie Hastings Council and community organisations, the Parish ensured aid reached those who needed it most. “There are a lot of good people out there helping. In times like this you see the wonderful spirit of people,” said volunteer Geoff Leary.

Support continued long after the waters receded, with the St Agnes’ Foundation Crisis Appeal raising funds to provide supplies, financial assistance, and ongoing assistance to families rebuilding their lives.

Despite the emotional toll of repeated flooding, the 2025 floods revealed the resilience, generosity, and solidarity of the whole community, with neighbours, volunteers, donors, and staff all coming together to help the community recover.


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