Story Line
In February 2022, a ‘monster’ flood inundated the
Northern Rivers with more than 14 metres of water,
submerging thousands of homes overnight. On-theground
first responders could only watch and wait,
hamstrung by red tape and a lack of resources – leaving
scores of people trapped in their homes, cut off from
assistance and left to fend for themselves.
Washed Away follows the locals who stepped in to
help, risking everything to save a stranger, and reveals
a community on its knees that triumphed over tragedy,
celebrating the heroes and paying tribute to those who
lost their lives.
This documentary will inspire the viewer through the
strength of the human spirit and fight for accountability
and a renewed government response to crisis
management in areas that are destined to flood again.
