The Living Lab is issuing a final call to all North Lismore residents, or Northies as they are affectionately known, who haven't been part of the Living Memory project, which is on exhibition until Thursday, August 7.

In October 2024, many current and former Northies came together for a Living Memory community co-design workshop, sharing stories and ideas of how they would like North Lismore to be remembered. 

The result was to create a Living Memory of residents and workers who have been part of North Lismore's long history. North Lismore was chosen as it is the Lismore suburb that has changed significantly following the 2022 big flood.

The first set of photographs and audio recordings took place at the end of November 2024, and the exhibition of community history, stories and memories opened to the public in June.

Now, the Living Lab are hosting two further opportunities for locals to be part of the Living Memory and celebrate what it is to be a proud Northie.

Photographer Elise Derwin and local historian Adele Wessell will be at the Living Lab, 11 Woodlark Street (near the Molesworth Street roundabout) on:

• Thursday, 31 July, between 1pm and 3pm and
• Saturday, 2 August, between 10.30am and 12:30pm

This event is free, and you are asked to come along with whoever you would like - by yourself or with your family, neighbours, mates or local club! 

Bring memorabilia and personal stories, and help the Living Lab to create some lasting memories of the neighbourhood you are, or have been, part of. Also, bring a USB stick to keep your digital copies.

If you have any questions, email livinglabnr@scu.edu.au or call 02 6626 9188.