Our plan is the community

We’re thrilled to announce that we've secured significant funding to expand our resilience-building programs, ensuring more inclusive, accessible, and community-focused initiatives. Here’s what’s coming up over the next few years…

We're so proud of the Evans River High School NGN crew! They successfully completed 4 days worth of training with us on disaster resilience, psychological first aid, bushcraft skills and practical first aid. We can't wait to see what happens next and we’re ready to use our learnings and redesign this program for youth in 2025 to 2028!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us! It was truly heartwarming to spend time together and see so many friendly faces. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the scavenger hunt, which brought people of all ages together in such a fun and collaborative way. Watching everyone solve clues, answer quiz questions, and find each piece of the Plan C puzzles was a joy to behold. The energy, teamwork, and laughter made it a memorable experience for all. We’re so grateful for your enthusiasm and support—it’s moments like these that remind us how special our community is. Thank you for being part of it!

We are about to share an exciting report, led by Plan C board member Dr Claire McLisky, on how people in Greater Uki band together to help each other during tough times. This project, funded by Groupe URD as part of a global study, dives into the real stories of neighbours stepping up for one another during crises. After speaking with 29 locals, including community members, emergency services, and government reps, the report uncovers amazing examples of mutual support—like spontaneous flood rescues and organised groups such as Resilient Uki and other local resilience teams.

Imagine a future where eco-neighbourhoods flourish. Plan C board member Alessandro Pelizzon has been building on the collective insights of Plan C’s CEO, Jean Renouf, Plan C board member Richard Hil and and a group of visionary experts from seven universities. Together, they've been exploring what it would mean to design neighbourhoods grounded in principles of regeneration, community, and respect for Country.

Discover how our community is working together to strengthen local food security in our article, Rising Together: Building community for food security in the Northern Rivers; as seen through the life of a mushroom. This piece highlights the experiences and practical steps shared at recent Plan C events, where locals gathered to explore ways to ensure reliable access to food for everyone.

Our Rising Together: Strengthening Communities through Conflict Management workshops resonated so strongly that we’ve received requests to hold them again. With over 79 registrations across four sessions in the Northern Rivers, the enthusiasm for building stronger communities was clear. Participants were truly inspiring, showing up ready to engage deeply and tackle challenging conversations with courage and openness.

We’re excited to share that 53 community members have stepped up to become Community Carers and Responders (CCR) in the Mary River Catchment, in Queensland! Across Gympie, Pomona, and Maryborough, our CCRs have completed their initial 3 days of disaster resilience training with us, and are now diving into First Aid and Psychological First Aid training. Good news, the feedback has been fantastic!

Let’s celebrate an incredible year together! It’s been a big year for Plan C and our amazing community, and we’d love to celebrate all our stories with you. Join us for an opportunity to connect, relax, have fun and be inspired: