Charles Sturt University's response to the 2022 floods

Flood Affected Students Scholarship:

Our amazing alumni stepped up in a big way through our flood appeal. Your generosity has had a real world impact on our students. One of those students, Maddie and her family lost everything when their Lismore home was devastated by floodwater.

“We lost everything,” Maddie said. “Our furniture, clothing, photos, and major possessions were all wiped out. Cattle died and farm machinery was ruined which significantly affects my family’s livelihood as these were a key source of income.”

Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful alumni donors, Maddie and her family were supported in their hour of need.

“The scholarship enabled us to replace much needed household goods, the things you never really think about until they have been swept away. Bedding, kitchen utensils - it's the little things that made a big difference.”

“I wanted to say a huge thank you to all of the alumni who so generously contributed towards the scholarship I received. There is no way I would have been able to attend my placement without their help. My family and I are so grateful for your kindness.”

Charles Sturt and Resilience NSW flood relief collaboration:

• Providing Emergency Accommodation and support services from our Orange Campus

• Flood Relief Package for Small Business, offered in partnership with Port Macquarie Hastings Council to provide support to small businesses whose premises have been impacted by flood, to ensure business continuity.

• Direct assistance to Resilience NSW; the use of the Central Port Macquarie campus transformed into field relief team base.

• Ongoing events and programs showcased out of the campus to include the collaborative Rivers of Fire and Flood Conference with International River Foundation and PMHC, with researchers exploring the impacts of these natural disasters on waterways and the environment.