These are some ways you can help limit erosion, improve the stability of your creek bank/s and support the overall health of the creek system:

• Maintain a healthy buffer of vegetation along the banks, including native plants and grasses. These can help absorb excess water, slow its flow and hold the soil in place. This reduces erosion and flooding downstream.
• If it's not suitable to add plants around your creek, consider getting a specialist to do works to support stability. This could include options like scour protection or engineered bed or bank stabilisation. Remember, before doing any works, check with Council's Duty Planner about what approvals you might need.
• Avoid removing large trees and shrubs. Their root systems play an important role in anchoring the soil.
• Regularly inspect and maintain your creek's banks, particularly after heavy rainfall. This can help you address any signs of erosion promptly.
• Consider working with your neighbours on stabilisation work, planting and bush regeneration where possible.
• Seek expert advice if you can, or if you're not sure what the best approach is for your creek.

Remember, even if you take steps to improve creek bank stability, natural forces like heavy rainfall can still cause erosion.