Through stories, exhibitions and events, Floodlines shares your contemporary and historical memories of Queensland’s floods — making sense of the past and celebrating the spirit of recovery.

As we recover, remember, reflect and rebuild, Floodlines: a living memory pays tribute to the resilience and community spirit of Queenslanders, in the face of devastating natural disasters of the summer of 2010–11.

Through items from SLQ’s John Oxley Library, Floodlines: 19th century Brisbane tells stories of survival, loss and recovery. They unfold in ways that eerily mirror contemporary experiences, and remind us that at the heart of every disaster, communities shine.