Surviving Disasters is officially back at Mullumbimby High for 2026, with Jen and Marlena kicking off the term alongside a new group of Year 11 LifeReady students. After running a full term here last year, it felt pretty special to return.

We’re entering an exciting new chapter at Plan C.

Founder and Board Chair Jean Renouf is welcoming Sam Refshauge into the role of Managing Director, marking an important leadership transition as the organisation continues to grow and evolve.

What an incredible CCR group we had in Murwillumbah!! Find out about our new confirmed dates and locations.

We’re really pleased to be bringing Gender and Disaster training back to the Northern Rivers, with two free training opportunities for people working, volunteering, or supporting communities in disaster contexts.

Four years ago, floods and landslides reshaped the Northern Rivers. Homes were destroyed. Some lives were lost. Many more were disrupted in ways that continue today.

Hearing the young people talk about what they had taken from the Psychological First Aid training, in their own words, was a powerful reminder of why this work matters.

During the SSVP grant period, we were privileged to work alongside community members from Jubullum Aboriginal Community. Our journey began early in the year with conversations with Auntie Angie and Auntie Roxanne, who generously shared stories from the traumatic 2019–2020 bushfire season and the ongoing work they’ve been doing to support community preparedness.

We’re excited to share that the Northern Rivers Community Resilience Alliance has received multi-year funding through the Disaster Ready Fund Round 3. Plan C was closely involved in developing the successful proposal, and we’re thrilled to see this support heading directly to the grassroots. We also loved catching up with other Alliance members at a recent gathering.

This weekend, our Byron Community Carers & Responders (CCR) participants will complete their final step — First Aid training with Pacific Coast First Aid, our fantastic local provider. We’re so proud of this group and the energy they’ve brought to the program.