Tales from the flood

Tales from the flood is a video series of four real-life, human impact stories from the 2022 floods in Queensland. 

Storytellers share their personal experiences and – at times – emotional journey, offering their insights and learnings:

  • Luke, a dairy farmer from Regency Downs 
  • Tanya, a shop owner from Grantham 
  • Gerry and Lynn, residents of Maryborough 
  • Simone and Kanchan, members of Karana Downs Region Disaster Community Support
Tales from the flood, Long form videos
Watch Luke, a dairy farmer from Regency Downs on YouTube.
Watch Simone and Kanchan, members of Karana Downs Region Disaster Community Support on YouTube.
Watch Gerry and Lynn, residents of Maryborough on YouTube.
Watch Tanya, a shop owner from Grantham on YouTube.
Short, social media versions. 1:1 (Square)
Watch Luke, a dairy farmer from Regency Downs 1, 1:1 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Luke, a dairy farmer from Regency Downs 2, 1:1 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Simone and Kanchan, 1, 1:1 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Simone and Kanchan, 2, 1:0 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Gerry and Lynn, residents of Maryborough. 1, 1:1 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Gerry and Lynn, residents of Maryborough. 2, 1:1 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Tanya, a shop owner from Grantham 1, 1:1 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Tanya, a shop owner from Grantham 2, 1:1 ratio. on YouTube.
Short, social media versions. 16:9 (Portrait/Vertical)
Watch Luke, a dairy farmer from Regency Downs 1, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Luke, a dairy farmer from Regency Downs 2, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Simone and Kanchan, 1, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Simone and Kanchan, 2, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Gerry and Lynn, residents of Maryborough. 1, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Gerry and Lynn, residents of Maryborough. 2, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Tanya, a shop owner from Grantham - 1, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.
Watch Tanya, a shop owner from Grantham - 2, 16:9 ratio on YouTube.

Local flood content framework: best practice guide for social media

This guide is co-designed and evidence-based to support the planning and delivery of locally relevant communications and engagement for LGAs. It aims to prioritise local needs and provide a framework for councils to build on what they want their communities to know, do and consider in flood events.

 

 

Download the Local Flood Content Framework
Flood with wording Local Flood Content Framework
Download the Local Flood Content Framework here.
Flood content template graphic
Download the local flood content templates here
Local flood content social media tiles
Download the social media tiles for use with the Local Flood content framework here.

Queensland flood personas

The Queensland flood personas and user guide include 17 fictional personas presenting a diverse cross section of community views, experiences, and attitudes about how flooding impacts everyday Queenslanders, and how they are preparing. 

Queensland flood personas