The Resilience Canopy

The Resilience Canopy program supports communities in Kempsey Shire to turn lived experience into practical action. Following years of repeated flood and disaster events, communities are now developing and delivering their own resilience plans with training, support and seed funding.

Led by local people and shaped by community input, these plans respond to current challenges while building long-term strength, connection and opportunity.

Three community groups have already developed action plans grounded in local knowledge and experience. 

Macleay Youth Rising (youth empowerment)

A youth-led initiative supporting young people to feel connected, heard and empowered.

View Macleay Youth Rising's action plan

Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation - SPADCO (connection and sustainability)

A community-driven group focused on strengthening connection, safety and the future of the close-knit, coastal village.

View SPADCO's action plan

Kempsey Business Community (revitalising Kempsey CBD)

Local businesses working together to the vision of: “Our town is welcoming. Our town is vibrant. Our town is a place to explore."

View the Kempsey Business Community's action plan

Would you like to be involved?

The Resilience Canopy program is open to support more communities.

To find out how you can get involved, visit The Resilience Canopy's website.

The program is delivered in partnership with the Resilience Canopy, Essential Energy and Kempsey Shire Council.