The Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Area (LMRIA) stretches along the river from Mannum to Wellington in South Australia, encompassing a diverse range of farming activities. Here, you'll find a mix of cropping, dairy farming, hay production, livestock, and more.
In 2022, the Murray River floods brought unimaginable challenges to this community. Farmers faced tough decisions: sell off their livestock, relocate them to higher ground, or arrange for agistment elsewhere. As the rising waters destroyed their crops, they did their best to hold back the flood with sandbags along the riverbank. The trials they endured and their ongoing recovery process are often underestimated.
Amidst these hardships, the women of the LMRIA banded together to form a support group, united by their ties to farming along the Murray River. Within this community, they share experiences, offer advice, and provide much-needed support to one another.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to connect with this remarkable group and capture their stories of resilience. Working alongside these women has been an amazing experience. Documenting their everyday lives and hearing their stories has been profoundly inspiring. These women, with their strength and determination, have shown me the true meaning of community and resilience.
Through my lens, I’ve witnessed their unwavering spirit and the tight-knit bonds that hold this community together. It has been a privilege to document their journeys and share their stories of perseverance and hope. Their resilience in the face of adversity is truly inspiring, and I am honored to be a part of telling their story.
This project is being delivered in partnership with the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, with funding support from both the South Australian and Australian governments under the National Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
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