NSW North Coast Flood Relief
In May 2025, St Vincent de Paul Society NSW launched an appeal to help people impacted by flooding across the NSW North Coast.
Communities across the NSW North Coast were devastated by severe rainfall, resulting in severe flooding, mass evacuation orders and, tragically, loss of life.
For many of these communities, the floods were the latest in a series of punishing natural disasters over recent years. In hard times like these, organisations like Vinnies NSW play a vital role in ensuring people have the support to recover and rebuild.
Vinnies NSW were able to offer immediate support in recovery centres and mobile outreach, along with longer-term assistance to help people recover.
Vinnies NSW Flood Appeal
As flood waters receded, Vinnies was present in recovery centres distributing immediate assistance with grocery vouchers and financial relief.
Our members also conducted outreach through our Vinnies Vans to affected communities that were unable to reach recovery centres in-person. This aid included water, sleeping bags, sanitary and hygiene packs, along with emotional support.
The funds raised through the Vinnies NSW Flood Appeal enabled our members and services to offer support beyond the immediate aftermath of the floods, including financial assistance, referrals to specialist services and other wrap-around supports.
You can read our latest report on how we have helped here.
About us
The St Vincent de Paul Society is a member and volunteer based organisation that has been assisting people experiencing disadvantage and hardship in NSW for over 140 years. The Society NSW currently has more than 12,000 members and volunteers across the state, giving tirelessly of their time. In total, we have close to 400 local member networks, referred to as conferences, present in communities across NSW.
Vinnies has responded to major crises previously and understands that disaster recovery requires a long-term approach. Through the funds raised, our members have been able to provide immediate assistance as well as medium and long-term support. We have worked in partnership with impacted individuals and communities to best respond to their needs.
This reporting relates to the response of the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW to communities impacted by flooding across the NSW North Coast, and the use of funds raised through the Vinnies NSW Flood Appeal launched in May 2025.
The St Vincent de Paul Society provides on the ground and long-term support to communities across NSW impacted by natural disasters such as the drought, bushfires and floods. All funds raised from previous disaster appeals have been distributed.