Published: 6 May 2023The floods that swept through Lismore and the Northern Rivers were the most expensive natural disaster in Australian history, with the SES receiving over 32,000 requests for assistance. wide range of support remains available to those affected by the floods including the Back Home Grant and Rental Support Payment, Disaster Relief Grants (DRG), Storm and Flood Disaster Recovery Small Business Grant as well as the Recovery Support Services program (RSS). ”Lismore MP, Janelle Saffin said:“Our recovery and reconstruction has a long way to go and it’s important to know that the people of the Northern Rivers are a priority for the new NSW Government