Community
28 June, 2024
Share your stories
YORKEYS Knob residents affected by the major flooding in December 2023 and the isolation that followed are invited to a “Table Talk” at Yorkeys Knob Community Hall tomorrow at 2pm.
Cairns and Far North Environment Centre community campaigner Bronwyn Opie said Table Talks were community conversations to connect with neighbours and share experiences.
“These stories are crucial for understanding the impacts of these events and demonstrating the urgency of prioritising community preparedness, disaster response, and good planning,” she said.
“Last Saturday, we held our second Table Talk in Machans Beach. The stories we heard left a lasting impression on us.
“For example, a nurse pushed a wheelbarrow full of medical supplies through the suburb to treat injured residents, and another local retrieved 100 litres of herbicide-filled containers from the mangroves to prevent an ecological disaster.”
Spots are limited, so registration is essential. RSVP at www.cafnec.org.au/tabletalks or by calling/texting 0421 797 511.
