SCU to fund 7 projects to aid ongoing flood recovery

Southern Cross University will fund seven research and community engagement projects to aid ongoing flood recovery in the NSW Northern Rivers.

Research project funding recipient Mr Brendan Cox

The Richmond Riverkeeper is excited to be partnering with researchers on a number of these projects, connecting the university and community across the Richmond catchment. Congratulations to the applicants on the following successful projects:

1. Associate Professor Adele Wessell
   Create an online data repository to understand how to manage the Richmond River catchment and restore its health.

2. Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett
   Talking about the Richmond River - community values for river health in a post-flood environment.

3. Professor Amy Cutter-Mackenzie-Knowles
   Identify the flood experience of children and youth, and the impact on education.

4. Professor Andrew Rose
   Map the network of community resources contributing to flood recovery and produce a graphic directory of service providers to support recovery and rebuilding efforts.

5. Mr Brendan Cox
   Create and coordinate an ongoing citizen science program to assess riverine ecosystem health across the catchment.

6. Associate Professor Matthew Leach
   Explore the association between flood exposure and mental health and wellbeing among marginalised groups to guide ongoing disaster support and mental health services.

Research project funding recipient Professor Amanda Reichelt-Brushett