Continue the conversation and work with local experts to help communities in the Kempsey Shire be prepared for natural disasters and emergencies.
Kempsey Shire Council's Better Together Network was launched in August 2022 and is a year-round program that aims to strengthen the communication flow between Council and residents across the shire, particularly in times of need.
Beth Bickford, Council's Senior Recovery Officer, said the first round of Better Together Network meetings revealed valuable information.
"With residents, we workshopped community assets and identified several community leaders within those communities that can really make a difference in times of need," said Ms Bickford.
"Now it's time to get those leaders to their town's next Better Together Network meeting. Reach out and invite them to come along and share their expertise."
The next lot of meetings will include sharing the findings from the initial asset mapping workshop and discussing what communication tools would work best in specific communities during a disaster.
"We'll look at the information we received and work with residents and agencies to strengthen this."
"The Kempsey Shire is stronger when the community comes together to be better prepared. Everyone is welcome to join their local Better Together Network."
Find out when the next round of Better Together Network Meetings kicks off. A light supper will be provided at each meeting.
- Stuarts Point – Wednesday 5 October from 5:30pm at Stuarts Point Community Hall.
- Smithtown – Wednesday 12 October from 5.30pm at Smithtown Bowling and Recreation Club
- Bellbrook – Wednesday 19 October from 6pm at Bellbrook School of Arts Hall
- South West Rocks – Wednesday 26 October from 5:30pm at South West Rocks Country Women's Association Hall
- Crescent Head – Wednesday 2 November from 5:30pm at Crescent Head Surf Life Saving Club.
