Living Memory is a community project exploring the stories, history and memories of North Lismore.

Many residential properties in North Lismore are part of the buyback stream of the NSW Reconstruction Authority Resilient Homes Program, the largest residential buyback program in Australian history. As the suburb transitions from a vibrant residential neighbourhood to a new future, many local stories, it’s history and the deep understanding of place will move with the residents.

The project team, led by local historian and SCU Associate Professor Adele Wessell, have been in many conversations with many locals — uncovering stories, recording interviews and collecting historical materials and memorabilia. We'll be showcasing the portraits and stories of this vibrant community and how the team are shaping this project with North Lismore residents in this exhibition in our Lismore shopfront.

Exhibition opening

Thursday 19 June, 2025
5 - 6.30 pm
Living Lab Northern Rivers shopfront
11 Woodlark Street, Lismore.

Exhibition dates

19 June — 9 August 2025

Tue to Thur, 1—4 pm

Free. All are welcome.

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

Disclaimer: We may take photographs at this event for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you wish not to be photographed.