The 2022 and 2023 River Murray floods in South Australia were caused by record water inflows from the Murray-Darling Basin due to heavy upstream rainfall. The slowly rising floodwaters inundated homes, businesses, and farmland, causing widespread displacement, infrastructure damage, and agricultural losses. The disaster significantly impacted local economies, communities, and the region’s long-term recovery.
In this special limited series of Kintsugi Heroes, John Milham sits down with members of the River Murray communities and gives them space to share their experiences of personal adversity and community resilience. It’s only through connection and empathy that there can be a path to recovery.