Many residential properties in North Lismore are part of the buyback stream of the Resilient Homes Program, the largest residential buyback program in Australian history. As the suburb transitions from a vibrant residential neighbourhood to a new future, many local stories, it’s history and the deep understanding of place will move with the residents.

Living Memory is a community project exploring the stories, history and memories of North Lismore. At the heart of this work is the desire to creatively support a community experiencing a massive transformation — to tell their stories in their own words.

With North Lismore residents, a series of reflections and portraits are created, and a collection of historical materials and artefacts, celebrating the people and a suburb now rapidly changing.