Living Memory Coraki: Portraits by the river

Coraki residents have been photographed by the river for generations, reflecting its importance and beauty.

We’re continuing this tradition and invite Coraki locals to meet at Riverside Park and have your portrait captured by local photographer Elise Derwin. Come along by yourself, with family or friends, to be photographed by or on the river, adding to a living archive of people gathering 'where the waters meet'.

On the day share the experience of group portraiture with others, share stories and contribute to an environmental history of Coraki, preserving valuable community memory. 

Richmond River was once an ‘abundant source of food’, in Ruby Langford Ginibi’s words. How the river and environment have changed is best understood by locals. Community knowledge and lived experience are a valuable resource, not just for recording history but shaping the future. 

Saturday 18 October 2025
8.30—10.30am

Coraki Riverside Park
95 Richmond Terrace
Coraki NSW 2471

All welcome. Free.
Connect with the people and the river you care about.
Morning tea provided.
Presented in partnership with Richmond RiverKeeper Riverfest ’25.

Please get in touch with us at livinglabnr@scu.edu.au or on 02 6626 9188 if you have any accessibility requirements.

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Living Memory Coraki is a Living Lab Northern Rivers project, supported by NSW Reconstruction Authority, Southern Cross University and University of Technology Sydney.