New Rekindling the Spirit facility restores vital services in Lismore after floods

Key points

• An Aboriginal community health service in Lismore has opened a new flood-resilient building. Rekindling the Spirit was severely affected by the 2022 floods.
• The $4.4 million facility was funded by the Australian and NSW governments and will restore health, mental health, counselling and social support services. A separate $2.4 million grant is rebuilding the service's existing site, with works due for completion later this year.
• Federal Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain said the facility marks a major recovery milestone.