Register your community group
Register your community group on Council's Community Group Directory so local people can find you and we can seek your feedback on matters that may impact you.
Groups must be:
- Non-for profit
- Located in the Inner West area or benefit the local community
Community Group Directory
The Community Directory is a listing of not-for-profit organisations around the Inner West that benefit our community.
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.
All information about these groups is provided by community group members directly.
Use the below table to search for groups that may interest you:
| Group and contact | About | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Sydney for LGBTIQ+ Catholics | Acceptance is a faith community existing for almost four decades, supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics, their family and friends. | LGBTQIA+ Religious/faith groups |
02 8964 6135 info@aerialize.com.au | Circus school supporting the community through physical activity, circus skill development and performance. | Arts and culture Sports, leisure and recreation |
Al-Anon Family Group Dulwich Hill 02 9570 3422 | Al-Anon is a mutual support program of recovery adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous, based on the Twelve Steps. Thursday evening meetings at Seaview Street Hall, 18 Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill. No cost. | Health and wellbeing |
| 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. | History and heritage | |
0413 019 063 | Ashfield Bicycle Group is for people who want to see things get better for cyclists in the Ashfield area. | Sports, leisure and recreation |
0412 733 171 jacqui.gildaly@burdekin.org.au
| Organisation which supports children and young people aged 9 -19 years old in Out of Home Care through living with foster carers and supported independent living. | Youth |
Climate Change Balmain-Rozelle 0410 716 478 ccbalroz@gmail.com | 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. | Environment |
Community Safe Space Inner West 0413 347 764 contact@safespacesummerhill.net.au | Drop-in style safe space for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts, actions, behaviours or mental distress. | Health and wellbeing |
1300 374 537 epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au | With expert knowledge acquired over 70 years of service, Epilepsy Action Australia offers world-class education and support services nationally, with a determined commitment to deliver equitable and consistent services to all Australians regardless of where they live. | Health and wellbeing |
0413 733 219 | Friends of Callan Park have resisted attempts to privatise Callan Park for many years. As a result, the community has 61 hectares of open space to enjoy playing sports, walking (dogs are welcome), bicycling, relaxing, and picnicking. FOCP meet on the first Monday of the month at 6:30pm at Writing NSW. All welcome. | History and heritage |
0450 524 611 greenway@parkrun.com | 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. | Health and wellbeing Sports, leisure and recreation |
Haberfield Community Singers Inc 0408 600 469 cwmusson@gmail.com | Multicultural group of seniors who meet on Wednesday mornings of school term to enjoy socialising and singing together for fun. We entertain other seniors in nursing/retirement homes. | Seniors |
0432 527 737 hgr-president@austplants.com.au | An enthusiastic group of people dedicated to growing and promoting Australian native plants. Our members come from a wide area including the Inner West. | Environment and sustainability |
0413 989 007 info@hellenicarttheatre.com.au | Theatre and cultural events | Arts and culture |
iwtoollibrary@gmail.com | 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. | Environment and sustainability |
Leichhardt Quilt and Craft Group 0412 532 359 suemurty@gmail.com | A group of adults who help each other with quilting, knitting, embroidery and other crafts. Fridays 11-2.30 at Leichhardt Bowling Club. | Sports, Leisure and recreation Arts and culture |
The Magic Lane 0409 990 229 nurturinghands@bigpond.com | 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. | Environment and sustainability |
Male Dementia Carers' Group 02 9767 5953 | Support group for anyone caring for or concerned about a person with dementia. | Health and wellbeing |
02 9560 7174 mvcroquet@gmail.com | 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 and we welcome new members. | Sports, leisure and recreation |
0420 526 929 homishdu@yahoo.com.au | 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. | Resident groups |
Organic Buyers Group – Camperdown 0405 918 738 camperdownorganicbg@gmail.com | We are a group of locals who buy 100% certified organic fruit and vegetables at the same price as conventional fruit and vegetables in the supermarket! We meet 5:15pm Thursdays at Pocket City Farms. Come join us! | Environment and sustainability |
Organic Buyers Group – Rozelle 0405 918 738 rozelleobg@gmail.com | We are a group of locals who buy 100% certified organic fruit and vegetables at the same price as conventional fruit and vegetables in the supermarket! We meet 5pm Thursdays at Rozelle Public School. Come join us! | Environment and sustainability |
Organic Buyers Group – Summer Hill 0405 918 738 summerhillobg@gmail.com | We are a group of locals who buy 100% certified organic fruit and vegetables at the same price as conventional fruit and vegetables in the supermarket! We meet 5:30pm Mondays at the Little BIG House. Come join us! | Environment and sustainability |
Playtime at Petersham Baptist Church 02 9518 3599 contact@pbc.org.au | Playtime is a group for parents and caregivers of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers that meets at Petersham Baptist Church. The group meets every Wednesday at 10am during school terms. Search @PlaytimePBC on Facebook for updates. | Children and family |
Probus Club of Balmain 0411 488 843 balmainprobus@gmail.com | Open to men and women who have retired or close to retiring who want to meet people for a social get together. | Seniors |
02 9810 0032 | 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. | Health and well being Sports, leisure and recreation |
0405 431 119 wilkinsgreenmarrickville@gmail.com | Community garden at Wilkins Public school. | Environment and sustainability |