Lovemore

Lismore has long had a reputation for its big heart, but exploring it from a new perspective – thanks to my sister’s mobility scooter – really drove home how special this town is.

In the days and weeks following the catastrophic floods, “hearts” started appearing on homes and businesses around Lismore.

Pretty quickly, they became a “thing”.

The “Love More” ethos that emerged after the floods is clearly more than just a slogan. It’s woven into the fabric of the community.

As I scootered around, I was struck by the visible signs of inclusion and diversity everywhere I looked.

These three photos capture just a glimpse of that, representing the disability, Indigenous, and LGBTQIA+ communities that thrive here.

The Koori Mail Newspaper
The “Silent Hands Cafe” is an Auslan friendly space for the deaf community and everyone else.
The Boys hairdressing salon, demonstrating LGBTQIA+ support

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