Led by world champion surfer Mick Fanning, the Currumbin and Gold Coast community rallied together in an extraordinary, military-style operation. Their quick thinking and relentless effort saved thousands of lives during the chaos of the Northern Rivers floods.

This is the spirit of mateship in action, neighbours helping neighbours, strangers becoming heroes.

Mother of two, Renee Honey, and a small group of Currumbin mums turned the Jack Evans boat ramp into a lifeline. Simple supply drops became managing warehouses, traffic control, and boats on flooded rivers. They even ran a makeshift triple zero call centre, fielding thousands of desperate pleas. Neighbours became heroes, proving that when disaster strikes, community spirit shines brightest.

Michael Barnes, Head Pilot at Rotorwing Helicopters, flew day and night, delivering rescues, relief, and cattle feed during teh 2022 flood in the Northern Rivers.

With his wife Jess and hundreds of volunteers coordinating survival efforts, they showed true Aussie mateship. When disaster struck, they rose above, ensuring help reached those who needed it most.

Caz Goulding was joined with Mish Canning, co-chiefs at the M1 Boatramp in Broadwater, led a military-style search and rescue mission, saving countless lives and ensuring every first responder made it home. In the Mid Richmond Valley, they’re cherished for their true Aussie mateship and down-to-earth resilience.

Melbourne hip-hop artist Dooz steps onto the frontline of storytelling, giving voice to the human spirit during one of our nation’s toughest times. As Australia’s worst flood disaster tested communities, Dooz’s music and message rose from the ruins, proving that art can heal, unite, and inspire. His presence in this ground breaking 2024 film shows how creativity and community come together when it matters most.

During the 2022 Lismore floods, Michelle Bryant stepped up guided by her love for animals. While homes and lives hung in the balance, she focused on the creatures left behind. Washed Away shows her turning empathy into action, rallying supplies, offering refuge, and rescuing stranded animals. Her unwavering dedication became a beacon, reminding us that even in disaster, compassion leads the way.

Luke O’Driscoll and Cass Petty know first hand how tough recovery can be without the help they were promised. The $790M in Resilient Homes Grants never showed up, leaving them to rely on Luke’s hard-earned savings from his time serving in Afghanistan, along with the generosity of local charities. Their story highlights how, even when the system fails, neighbours and mates can still make all the difference.

Lucy is from Lismore. She was stuck on her roof that was slimy she said "I really did see the water as coming to kill me, because if I slipped and fell in tat 6 meter toxic water, I wouldn't have survived"

My neighbour yelled out 'Lucy don't forget me' she said it was very awkward when a man in a 2 person kayak came to rescue her. But, he went back and got him too.