Resilient Lismore, the community-led organisation helping flood-affected residents for the last three years, has started 2026 in a new home in South Lismore.

After calling Keen Street home since 2022, Resilient Lismore had to find a new building in which to operate, which is now 172 Casino Street.

Now settled in their new premises, Resilient Lismore is inviting the community to their three upcoming community events: Tool Skills Workshops, an Open Day at their new home, and a Community Picnic Day. 

Executive Director, Elly Bird, said 172 Casino Street offers an exciting new chapter for the organisation.

“This great new space includes a workshop for making flood resilient cabinetry and running community tool workshops; space to train community volunteers for future floods; our popular Tool library; and our offices," Ms Bird said.

"Working from this great building in South Lismore is an exciting new chapter for us."

Resilient Lismore's Tool Library re-opens to the public this Wednesday, the 4th of February, with new opening hours of 8:30am-12:30pm Wednesday to Friday, and team members in our two property support programs Repair to Return and the Building Advisory Support Service are available Tuesday to Friday by appointment. 

“We are kicking off 2026 with our first Tool Skills Workshop for the year over two afternoons on the 9th and 10th of February. Participants will learn how to use a variety of tools for their repair jobs and home projects in a supportive and fun environment,” said Events Coordinator Emma Newman. 

“On Friday, 13th February from 3pm to 6.30pm we are inviting folks to come along to our Open Day. Drop in, have a look around, chat with the team to hear about our projects and have a bite to eat with us. 

“Then, on Saturday, 28th February from 3.30 to 7pm we are hosting a Community Picnic Day at Nesbitt Park, South Lismore. Resilient Lismore has held gatherings around the anniversary of the floods each year, as a way for people to spend time together if that feels like the right thing for them.

"Community supporting community is what makes us strong in recovery, and helps us to build resilience, and community events are a good way for us to spend time together getting to know each other. People are encouraged to bring a picnic and a rug, and there will be a free BBQ. If you bring a picnic basket, you are encouraged to decorate it!   There’ll be games to play, live music and people to chat with,” Emma said.

For bookings and more information about Resilient Lismore’s Tools and Skills Workshops, the Open Day and the Picnic, visit the Resilient Lismore website: www.resilientlismore.org.au/workshops-events or check their Facebook page for updates.