One Mid North Coast resident’s experience of being cut off has highlighted the need for better mobile reception.
Loans are not a lifeline for Mid North Coaster farmers struggling after the financial burden of yet another natural disaster
Jack Henshaw said thousands of farmers across the region will need government grants in order to move forward: "the financial impact would be too great".
This is the third time in five years the non-profit group has visited the region after a natural disaster.
Flood insurance is simply not offered or unaffordable for business owners across the region, with a concern of closing doors following the recent disaster.
Earlier this week, almost 5000 insurance claims had already been recorded by the Insurance Council of Australia.
Conrad Tamblyn has lived in Kempsey Shire since he was a child and has experienced a number of severe weather events. He said the recent flood had "something special about it".
"Stealing from people vulnerable during hard times like these is un-Australian."
Hundreds of homes deemed unfit for living in after more than 5000 damage assessments were conducted.
Scientists and the Australian Prime Minister say climate change is making severe weather events more intense and more frequent.
Disaster Recovery Allowance provides support to employees, primary producers and sole traders who can prove they have experienced a loss of income.
A Community Land Trust is being proposed for Bellingen Shire to help locals afford to live where they work.
