Community group register

Find a community group

The Inner West is rich with local community groups who contribute to the life of the area. Joining a group is a great way to meet people and make a difference to the Inner West.

Get involved with one that interests you.

You can find groups through the:

Do you manage a local group?

Register your community group on Council’s Engagement Register so local people can find you, and Council can contact you when we seek your group’s feedback on a decision that may impact you.

Groups must be not-for-profit and local to the Inner West or for the benefit of the Inner West community.

Register your community group

Community group listing

Access and inclusion for people with a disability

Fighting Chance - Avenue

Avenue is a co-working space, which enables people of all abilities to work, socialise, and learn. Avenue is a social enterprise which exists to rethink and reshape the opportunities afforded to young adults with disability in Australia.

0481 304 334

Fighting Chance - Avenue website

Beyond Abilities

Support and services for people of any ability to improve independence via a range of programs, opportunities, experiences and choices. Programs include: Beyond the Broadband, SAS Club, Micro Entrepreneur, Adventure World Travel, SLES, Skills Central, Support Coordination, Build Your Own.

0488 832 253

Beyond Abilities website

Gig Buddies Sydney (by ACL Disability Services)

Gig buddies Sydney pairs volunteers with people with a learning disability to go to events together. Our project aims to tackle social isolation, promote social inclusion and create awareness. We currently have a surplus of wonderful volunteers who await a buddy from the disability community. Join us! 

(02) 9419 6951 or Inner West Coordinator, Steph McCann on 0402 708 814

Gig buddies website

Multicultural Disability Services - ECSC

We provide culturally and linguistically appropriate support to people with a disability and their carers. We have a FREE Disability Advocacy Service available and also are a registered NDIS service provider offering Support Coordination and various Community Access and Participation programs.

(02) 9569 1288

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative website

Physical Disability Council of NSW (PDCNSW)

A advocacy organisation seeking to influence or secure positive long-term changes that remove barriers and address discriminatory practices to ensure the collective rights and interests of people with disability are upheld.

(02) 9552 1606

PDCNSW website

Sunnyfield Bright Nights

A social group for adults with a disability. We meet fortnightly on a Saturday night and go out, grab a bite to eat and have a fun time! Sunnyfield is a registered NDIS provider.

0417 292 024

Sunnyfield website

Arts and culture

Antartis Stage Productions

We write, create and produce new works, predominantly based on women, women's issues and female talent.

0402 244 012

Destructive Steps Dance Association

DSDA is a non-profit charity organisation that promotes and organises Street Dance/Hip Hop events, performances, workshops and programs.

0434 091 357

Destructive Dance Steps Association website

Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild of NSW

The aim of the Guild is to bring together, for their mutual benefit, people who practise any of the arts of hand weaving, spinning and associated crafts; to foster and encourage the crafts by instruction, discussion and exhibition of work and for such other purposes as the Guild may determine.

(02) 9745 1603

Hand Weavers and Spinners Guild of NSW website

Hellenic Art Theatre/Greek Cultural Assoc Inc.

Theatre and cultural events

0413 989 007

Hellenic Art Theatre/Greek Cultural Assoc Inc website

Singing Rozellas

Inclusive singing group for all ages. Thursdays 1-2 pm.

(02) 9556 9500

Knitters Guild NSW - Inner West Group 

The Knitters Guild NSW promotes and encourages skills of knitting and crochet among members and the wider community

0422 255 695

 

Knitters Guild NSW website 

Solidarity Choir

A bunch of unrepentant bleeding hearts ra-ras who sing in a cappella harmony for harmony. Like minded souls welcome. No auditions.

0422 998 424

Solidarity Choir website

Whimsical Productions

Whimsical Productions is a non-profit theatre company formed in 2016 (launched publicly in 2017) with the objective to produce theatrical works in the most creative and diverse way possible.

0418 686 055

Whimsical Productions website

Children and family

Multicultural Children's Services - ECSC

We provide bicultural/bilingual support to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) children, including those from Indigenous and Refugee backgrounds, in Early Childhood Education Services. We also provide culturally appropriate resources and training for educators and other relevant services.

(02) 9569 1288

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative website

Naitasiri Youth Australia

Social and multicultural talent group. 

0414 320 508

Prosper (Project Australia)

Prosper supports disadvantaged children and their families; at home, at school and in the community. Prosper runs welfare programs, parent groups, playgroup, community development activities, a Family One Stop Shop, training for foster carers and other community initiatives.

0402 787 571

Prosper Project Australia website

Soccajoeys Next Step Foundation

Operating since 2011, Soccajoeys Next Step Foundation exists to remove the barriers to participation in sport of children with special needs 3.5 to 9 years; unlocking their potential, building confidence, social inclusion and improving their personal development to live enriched lives. 

0417 461 028

Soccajoeys Next Step Foundation website

Stretch-A-Family

An accredited fostering and residential care provider for 0 to 18 year old children and young people who are in need out-of-home care support. SAF delivers a comprehensive, therapeutic and inclusive environment that promotes the well-being of children, young people and their families.

(02) 9569 6933

Stretch a Family website

Vietnamese Mothers Group

Social service for mothers and small children under 5 years old. Obtain information, be referred and trained about family and children issues.

Meets Weekly (school term) from 10am - 12:30pm

(02)9558 4036 Vivi or Le Tam Tu 8507 2027 or 8507 2028

Community and Cultural Connections website

We All Care

A charitable organization that was established to support disadvantaged and vulnerable Australians experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. Every month we host free clothing and goods pool events from which agencies and financially vulnerable members of the community can access.

0423 649 313

We All Care website

Environment and sustainability

Birchgrove Potting Club

A group of planting and growing novices, who meet once a week to plant seeds, learn and share their experience of growing at home plants, veggies and herbs.

 0427 090 043

Boomerang Bags Sydney Inner West

We are a grassroots environmental group who volunteer our time to sew bags from donated fabric or materials destined for landfill. Our shopping bags help to reduce the use of single-use plastic bags and to start conversations about how we can all contribute to a more sustainable world.

Climate Change Balmain-Rozelle

An independent community group in inner west Sydney, promoting local and national action to reduce fossil fuel use, increase the adoption of renewable energy, and head off catastrophic global warming. Our bi-monthly 'Climate in the Pub' meetings featuring expert speakers are free and open to all.

 0419 442018

Climate Change Balmain - Rozelle website

Cooks River Sustainability Centre & Riverside Parklands

We advocate for best practice environmental management of the Cooks River, focusing on the foreshore along Riverside parklands (Marrickville Golf Course). We celebrate the history of the River and its importance to the Traditional Owners. We support increased public access to the River.

 0407 700 354

Cooks River Sustainability Centre & Riverside Parklands website

Cooks River Valley Association (CRVA)

The CRVA is an environmental and community organisation whose members and supporters work to rehabilitate the waterway and parkland of Cooks Rivers.

(02) 9559 3406

CRVA website

Ferris Lane the 'Magic Lane' 

Ferris Lane Annandale is a community inspired, created, funded & maintained, inclusive urban green space. It is a unique true liveable lane in the Inner West for all to enjoy. We have a street library, seed bank and compost bins. 

 0409 990 229

Inner West Beekeepers

Inner west branch of the Amateur Beekeepers Association. Seeking to engage people about bee health, the benefits of honey and other hive products and help people get involved in keeping bees.

 0412 845 740

Inner West Beekeepers website

Inner West Tool Library

The Inner West Tool Library is a volunteer run not for profit, and has been set up to allow the community to access hundreds of tools and other useful things for a fraction of the usual cost. It’s just about borrowing things instead of buying them; sharing resources and using them more efficiently. 

Inner West Tool Library website

Pantry Herb Garden

Grow herbs for Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre's monthly Pop-up Pantry.

 (02) 9556 9500

Parramatta River Catchment Group - Riverkeeper Network

The Parramatta River Catchment Group is on a mission to make Parramatta River swimmable by 2025. But we can't do it alone! A Riverkeeper has been appointed to establish a network of care for the health of the Parramatta River and surrounding catchment.

 0419 689 041

Parramatta River Catchment Group website

Reverse Garbage

Reverse Garbage is a not-for-profit creative reuse centre in Marrickville. We redirect commercial and industrial waste from landfill to a new life with educators, artists, upcyclers, DIY enthusiasts, set builders, community organisations, festivals, charities and more.

 (02) 9569 3132

Reverse Garbage website

Sustainable Housing Finder

We help Inner West locals to find sustainable and energy efficient homes. These homes are good for the locals (comfortable homes), good for their pockets (save energy bills) and good for the planet (less CO2e).

 0425 077 972

The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre 

We provide affordable, good quality furniture and household goods to the community by diverting usable items from landfill and by supporting the community to repair furniture and households goods. 

 02 9568 6280

The Bower Reuse and Repair Centre website

Tidy Ashfield Group (TAG)

 We are residents who care about our neighbourhood and are campaigning against litter, illegal dumping and abandoned trolleys on our streets.

0498 375 050

Tidy Ashfield Group website

Wilkins Green

Community garden at Wilkins Public school.

0405 431 119

Health and wellbeing

After the Storm

A six week self-empowerment program for women who have left an abusive relationship.

(02) 9744 1866

After the Storm website

Discoveries Group

9 week group for adult survivors of childhood sexual assault, exploring impacts and effects of trauma, topics covered will include challenging self blame, secrecy and silence, understanding grooming and tactics, managing difficult emotions, rebuilding trust, rewriting relationships and intimacy.

0405 201 742

Discoveries group website

GreenWay parkrun

Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in. Richard Murden Reserve Haberfield every Saturday at 8am.

0450 524 611

Greenway Parkrun website

Inner West (Haberfield) Dementia Carers' Group

Support group for anyone caring for or concerned about a person with dementia. 

(02) 9767 5953

anne.tunks@health.nsw.gov.au

Mr. Perfect - Mental Health's Mate

A grassroots, “pre-crisis” charity that encourages conversation and connection in a supportive and inclusive environment with an intention to ensure our community feels safe, supported, worthy and listened to. We hold monthly Meetup BBQs in the Inner West. 

0406 641 984

 hello@mrperfect.org.au

Mr. Perfect - Mental Health's Mate website

New Horizons

New Horizons (Ashfield) provides a range of mental health & psychosocial supports within the inner west of Sydney. We are an NDIS provider and also deliver 2 NSW Health funded programs; Community Living Support (CLS) & Community Living Support Refugees (CLSR). 

0407 462 565

New Horizons website

NSW Chinese Association

This is a community group in the inner west that serves for residences over 55 years of age . Our projects include ballroom dancing, English conversation class and Chinese opera , and all activities are open to residences. 

0424 551 740

 merry0505@gmail.com

Running science

Community running groups that are on almost every day. Our purpose in the Inner West is to bring more people together to run and keep fit.

0403 774 930

Running science website

Sydney Food Share

SFS is a small team of friends and helpers committed to fighting food-insecurity at a local level, by collecting and freely giving food and toiletries to struggling individuals and families in need. Assistance is also provided to the homeless, community centres and shelters.

(02) 9569 1201

Sydney Food Share website

Vietnamese Women's Wellness Group

Social service for women with special health issues. Activities include gentle exercise, art & craft therapy, fun, games to stretch the brain and social engagement.

Meets on a Monday, every two weeks from 9am - 12.30pm

(02) 9560 3011 Thao Do or 8507 2027 or 8507 2028 Lucinda Duyen Tran

Community and Cultural Connections Website

Wildheart Kids Yoga

Once a month, Thea from Wildheart will put on a family yoga class for free. All welcome! Come and join us to improve your strength, flexibility and balance.

0421 783 119

Wildheart Kids Yoga website

History and heritage

Ashfield and District Historical Society

ADHS promotes interest in Ashfield history with activities e.g. walks, talks and inspections. We publish a journal with information on Ashfield history. We collect and conserve photographs and documents. We undertake action to promote Ashfield’s history.

Ashfield and District Historical Society website

Haberfield Association

Formed in 1980, the Haberfield Association aims to support the integrity of the Haberfield Conservation Area, raise peoples' awareness of Haberfield's heritage significance and encourage a sense of community among Haberfield residents..

Haberfield Association website

Marrickville Heritage Society Inc.

Established in 1984 we monitor the built heritage of Dulwich Hill, Enmore, Lewisham, Marrickville, Petersham, Stanmore, St Peters, Sydenham, Tempe and parts of Camperdown and Newtown. We have a monthly public meeting and bimonthly newsletters.

0497 487 157



Marrickville Heritage Society website

LQBTIQ+

Twenty10 inc GLCS NSW

We provide housing, counselling, and social support for young people aged 12-25, and social support groups for people over 18.  We are also the NSW provider for QLife Australia - LGBTI focussed telephone and web counselling 3pm - midnight, every day of the year at 1800 184 527 or qlife.org.au.

(02) 8594 9555

Twenty10 website

Metropolitan Community Church, Sydney

Metropolitan Community Church have built a house of worship for the loud and proud, the lost, the lonely and the enquiring alike. We are committed to teaching and learning more of the message of Christ, and helping each other to learn and grow with God and to spreading the gospel in a supportive environment. 

(02) 9569 5122

Metropolitan Community Church website

Multicultural

Australia Shandong Fellow Provincials Association

This association provides services and organises events for the Chinese migrant community group from the Shandong region.

0422 745 219

Brazilian Community Council of Australia

Bracca is a non-profit institution 100% run by volunteers. Our goals are, to create interaction between Australian and Brazilian immigrants, to promote the Brazilian-Portuguese Culture and to offer free social support for the Portuguese Speaking Community in Australia.

0420 443 567

Brazilian Community Council of Australia website

Bilingual Community Hub

Our FREE Bilingual Community Hub operates Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm to provide help and support to the community. We can assist you with filling out forms, information about support or services available, making calls to access services and understanding letters, notices etc. 

(02) 9569 1288

Ethnic Community Service Co-operative website

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative

We are a non-for-profit organisation with 40 years experience working with ethnic communities. We provide Multicultural Ages Care Services, Multicultural Children's Services and Multicultural Disability Services. We can also help in the creation of culturally-appropriate resources and training. 

(02) 9569 1288

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative website

Multicultural Social Support Group - Ashfield

Multicultural Social Support Group is providing a safe space especially for the newly arrived migrants and refugee communities living in the Local Government area.Different information session and workshops are delivered to meet the needs of the clients.

0434 423752

Metro Assist website

Vietnamese Women's Network

Social services for women with activities including art & craft, circle of support, yoga, Zumba, ballroom dancing, traditional performing art, physical & mindfulness exercise.

Meets on the second and last Friday of every Month, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

 (02) 8507 2027 or (02) 8507 2028 Lucinda Duyen Tran

Community Cultural Connections

Religious organisations/faith groups

Acceptance Sydney for LGBTIQ+ Catholics

Acceptance is a faith community existing for almost four decades, supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) Catholics, their family and friends.

(02) 9294 7460

Acceptance Sydney for LGBTIQ+ Catholics website

Ekklesia Niue Sydney Inc

People meet to worship and fellowship

0414 585 614

Inner West Chavurah

Jewish social and cultural group which has been going for over 30 years. We share holiday celebrations and other activities of mutual interest. The Chavurah also provides a local Jewish voice, an information network and a point of contact.

0414 531 272

NSW Fijian SDA

NSW Fijian Seventh Day Adventist Church Group, where Fijians from 4 Fijian churches meet once a year to worship together.

0416 393 273

The Salvation Army Inner West

The Salvation Army provides practical support, support community groups by leasing out our hall for a donation and has parents groups, youth groups, music groups, Church services and groups to investigate Christianity.

(02) 9569 4511

Salvation Army - Sydney Inner West website

Village Church Annandale

Village is a creative, friendly and vibrant Christian community right in the heart of Annandale. It's a great place to discover God, grow in a personal relationship with Jesus plus build rich and deep friendships. 

(02) 9660 2444

Village Church Annandale Website

Resident groups

Al Fatiha

Community activities, homework help, advice, women’s get together

0406 337 755

Campbell Avenue community group

We are a small group of residents looking after our homes,our street, our neighbours and fight for our rights.

0418 287 143

Gallipoli Centenary Peace Campaign (GCPC)

GCPC opposes the militarisation of Australian history and seeks to encourage a more critical understanding of Australia's war experience, including the Frontier Wars and Indigenous dispossession. GCPC works for a more peaceful and non-violent world through education and a variety of peace actions.

0418 864 907

GCPC website

Haberfield Association

Formed in 1980, the Haberfield Association aims to support the integrity of the Haberfield Conservation Area, raise peoples' awareness of Haberfield's heritage significance and encourage a sense of community and civic pride in the unique federation garden suburb character of Haberfield.

0414 999 597

Haberfield Association website

Marrickville Peace Group

We are a group of ordinary people from the Marrickville area, united in expressing opposition to violence and war. We first came together in 2002, before Australia joined the invasion of Iraq. We have continued our activities ever since.

0420 526 929

Marrickville Peace Group website

Old Canterbury Road Lewisham

Owners representing 35-45 Old Canterbury Road. Due to the Parramatta Road Strategy and detailed in the Housing Strategy/LSPS, we have provided submissions to to Council highlighting our group's willingness to work with Council to deliver increased density in an area next to excellent public transport. 

0481 393 761

Sydenham 2044 Community Portal

A place where local residents of Sydenham can raise issues or concerns about the safety and protection of our neighbourhood and families.

0435 964 360

Tidy Ashfield Group

A social media based group of Ashfield residents who have as a mission to maintain Ashfield as a welcoming and attractive suburb for everyone to enjoy.

0477 764 765

Seniors

CASS Korean Seniors' Group

The group offers studies in English and gentle exercise.

(02) 9718 8350

Korean Aged Care website

CCCi Arabic Seniors' Social Support Group

The group offers a range of activities designed by and for seniors to foster ageing well, actively and independently. Activities include gentle exercise, art and music therapy, health and wellbeing workshops, brain-training games and cultural celebrations. Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 9am to 12.30pm in Marrickville. 

(02) 8507 2027 or 0470 456 588

Community and Cultural Connections website

CCCi Vietnamese Seniors' Social Support Group

The group offers a range of activities designed by and for seniors to foster ageing well, actively and independently. Activities include Tai Chi, gentle exercise, art and music therapy, health and well-being workshops and cultural celebrations.

Meetings occur every Friday from 9am to 1pm in Marrickville.

(02) 8507 2027 or 0488 704 902

Community and Cultural Connections website

Connect: Inner West Community Transport Group

We are a NFP Community Transport organisation providing a door to door transportation service for seniors, as well as other eligible people who find it difficult to afford, or have difficulty accessing private or public transport. We provide services to inner west residents residing in the former Leichhardt and Marrickville LGA’s.

02 9558 6800

Connect: Inner West Community Transport website

Haberfield Community Singers Inc

Multicultural group of seniors who meet on Wednesday mornings of school term to enjoy socialising and singing together for fun and to entertain other seniors in nursing/retirement homes.

0408 600 469

Multicultural Aged Care Services - ECSC

We provide group culturally and linguistically appropriate support to those over 65 still living at home. Group support, individual support and flexible and centre-based respite options available

(02) 9569 1288

Ethnic Community Services Co-operative website

Older Women's Network Sydney

We offer a range of interest groups and activities designed by and for older women: interest groups, information talks, social events.

(02) 9622 0717

PAC Social Support Groups

PAC Ashfield Hub Health and Wellbeing - stay in touch with your community, keep fit and make new friends, groups available every Monday to Friday; Yoga, dance class, Falls Prevention programs, Carer's group, Exercise Classes, Physiotherapy and fun outings every Tuesday.

1800 722 679

PAC Social Support Groups website

Probus Club of Balmain

Open to men and women who have retired, or close to retiring wanting to meet people for social get togethers and outings. Initial contact by email preferred.

0411 488 843

Resourceful Australian Indian Network Inc (RAIN)

RAIN is an Indian Sub Continent community service group that works for the needs of seniors in the community.

0420 271 570

RAIN website

Starts at Sixty Meetup

We meet on the first Tuesday of each month for coffee and chat between 11 am and 1 pm.

(02) 9569 8488

The AGEncy Project

The AGEncy Project is a community of people who mostly live around Balmain in Sydney’s inner west who want to live actively and independently ‘together’, as they grow old. We are looking for suitable land to build a co-housing development. We are also creating a virtual community 'hub'.

0418 209737

The AGEncy Project website

The Little Potatoes

The Little Potatoes offers community support services to people in need.  We mainly provide emergency food relief, meals delivery and grocery shopping to the seniors in our local community.  During Cov-19, this community support service has been extended to the general public needing help at the unprecedented time.  

(02) 8542 4506

The Little Potatoes website

Uniting Healthy Living for Seniors

Live a life you love. Healthy Living for Seniors is a relaxed way to stay in touch with your community, keep fit, make new friends and explore new interests. For those over the age of 65 living Independently at home that wish to focus on Wellness, re-ablement and Independence.

1800 486 484

United Aged Care website

Sports, leisure and recreation

Ashfield Bicycle Group (AshBUG Ltd)

Ashfield Bicycle Group is for people who want to see things get better for cyclists in the Ashfield area.

0413 019 063

Ashfield Bicycle Group website

Bush Music Club Inc.

Bush dance and bush music workshops, bush dances, concerts and colonial balls.

0412 145 262

Bush Music Club Inc. website

Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club

Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club (DHBC) is an inclusive and welcoming cycling club. The club was formed in 1908 and prides itself on offering fellowship among cyclists, regardless of experience, ability, aspirations or the equipment you own. Road, track, dirt or cyclepath. 

0426 897 247

Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club Website

Leichhardt Quilt and Craft Group

A group of adults who help each other with quilting, knitting, embroidery and other crafts. Wednesdays 11-2.30 at Leichhardt Bowling Club.

(02) 9569 3705

Marrickville Croquet Club

Marrickville Croquet Club offers the local community the opportunity to learn to play any of the three main forms of croquet. The club has regular playing days to join with other “locals” to play this interesting game and is keen to welcome new members.

02 9560 7174 (email or FB message is preferred contact)

Marrickville Croquet Club Facebook page

Petersham Toastmasters 

We are a non profit community club offering a fun, supportive and safe environment to develop your speaking and leadership skills. Be our guest at one of our upcoming meetings!

0412 341 402

petershamtm@gmail.com

Petersham Toastmasters website 

River Canoe Club of NSW Inc

The premier recreational paddling club in NSW, since 1935 and based in the Inner West. All welcome to join.

0423 779 631

River Canoe Club website

Southern Cross Outdoors Group Inc.

A bush walking club in the GLBTIQ Community since 1981. For decades we have run Bush Dances mainly benefiting Inner West people and spawned several spots.

0423 369 143

Southern Cross Outdoors Group Facebook

Woodstock Runners

A walking and running group.

Woodstock Runners website

Youth 

The Burdekin Association

Non Government Organisation (NGO) new to the inner west. The service supports children and young people aged 9 -19 years old in Out of Home Care through living with foster carers and supported independent living.

0412 733 171

The Burdekin Association website

Girls Rock! Sydney

Girls Rock! Sydney runs programs aimed at empowering 10-17 year old female, trans, and non-binary youth through music. We currently host week-long day camps in the January school holidays, and work throughout the rest of the year to establish new opportunities so that we can reach more young people. 

0499 687 710

Girls Rock! Sydney website

InnerSparQ

InnerSparQ provides fun and interactive life skills and living skills courses to young people aged 15- 25 years via zoom, online platform and face to face.

1300 251 903

InnerSparq website

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