Films which have captured the personal journeys of resilience and creativity of locals who are adapting to a changing climate are about to be screened across the region.
Adaptation Stories is a NSW government initiative which is being produced and curated by Living Lab Northern Rivers, in partnership with the NSW Reconstruction Authority (RA).
The films are listed at https://events.humanitix.com/host/living-lab-northern-rivers, with screenings in Woodburn, Byron Bay, Grafton, Lismore, Uki and Ballina.
The media release says, ‘From farmer-led strategies in Richmond Valley, to arts-based perspectives in Lismore, youth engagement in regenerative futures in Tweed, and lessons we can learn from Country in Byron, each film explores diverse approaches to adaptation across the region’.
Disaster Adaptation Plan
‘Adaption Stories is part of the Community Conversations engagement initiative supporting the Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan (DAP) currently being developed by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, with the films aiming to spark conversations among community.
‘Free screenings will be held at Woodburn, Byron Bay, Grafton, Lismore, Uki and Ballina from Thursday 23 October until December.
‘At each screening, a Q&A session will be held with local community leaders. The first screening is at Woodburn on Thursday 23 October 2025.
‘For more details on screenings and locations visit https://events.humanitix.com/host/living-lab-northern-rivers.
‘Learn more about the Northern Rivers Disaster Adaptation Plan including how the community can get involved at www.nsw.gov.au/reducingrisk/NRdap‘.
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