Community Group Directory

The Community Directory is a listing of non-for-profit organisations around the Inner West that benefit our community.

On this page you can:

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. 

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 
Group and contact: Acceptance Sydney for LGBTIQ+ Catholics About: Acceptance is a faith community existing for almost four decades, supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics, their family and friends. Category :

LGBTQ

Religious/faith groups

Group and contact:

Aerialize

02 8964 6135

info@aerialize.com.au

About: Circus school supporting the community through physical activity, circus skill development and performance. Category :

Arts and culture

Sports, leisure and recreation

Group and contact:

Ashfield and District Historical Society

admin@ashfieldhistory.org.au

About: 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. Category : History and heritage
Group and contact:

Ashfield Bicycle Group 

0413 019 063

leomsmith@me.com

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

Sports, leisure and recreation

Group and contact:

Burdekin Association

0412 733 171

jacqui.gildaly@burdekin.org.au

About: 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. Category :  Youth
Group and contact:

Climate Change Balmain-Rozelle

0410 716 478

ccbalroz@gmail.com

About: 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. Category : Environment
Group and contact:

Community Safe Space Inner West

0413 347 764

contact@safespacesummerhill.net.au

About: Drop-in style safe space for anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts, actions, behaviours or mental distress. Category :  Health and wellbeing
Group and contact:

Epilepsy Action Australia

1300 374 537

epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au

About: 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. Category :  Health and wellbeing
Group and contact:

Friends of Callan park

0413 733 219

fcop.admin@gmail.com

About: For more than 20 years, FOCP has resisted attempts to privatise Callan Park. As a result, the community has 61 hectares of open space for many activities. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 6.30pm. Currently (2021) meetings are held on line. See our website for details. Category : History and heritage 
Group and contact:

Greenway Parkrun

0450 524 611

greenway@parkrun.com

About: 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. Category :

Health and wellbeing

Sports, leisure and recreation

Group and contact:

Haberfield Community Singers Inc

0408 600 469

cwmusson@gmail.com

About: 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. Category :  Seniors
Group and contact:

Harbour Georges River Group

0432 527 737

hgr-president@austplants.com.au

About: An enthusiastic group of people dedicated to growing and promoting Australian native plants. Our members come from a wide area including the Inner West. Category : Environment and sustainability
Group and contact:

Hellenic Art Theatre

0413 989 007

info@hellenicarttheatre.com.au

About:  Theatre and cultural events Category :  Arts and culture
Group and contact:

Inner West Tool Library

iwtoollibrary@gmail.com

About: 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.  Category : Environment and sustainability 
Group and contact:

Leichhardt Quilt and Craft Group

0412 532 359

suemurty@gmail.com

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

Sports, Leisure and recreation

Arts and culture

Group and contact:

The Magic Lane

0409 990 229

nurturinghands@bigpond.com

About: 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. Category :  Environment and sustainability
Group and contact:

Male Dementia Carers' Group

02 9767 5953

About: Support group for anyone caring for or concerned about a person with dementia.  Category :  Health and wellbeing
Group and contact:

Marrickville Croquet Club

02 9560 7174

mvcroquet@gmail.com

About: 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. Category :  Sports, leisure and recreation
Group and contact:

Marrickville Peace Group

0420 526 929

homishdu@yahoo.com.au

About: 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. Category :  Resident groups
Group and contact:

Playtime at Petersham Baptist Church

02 9518 3599

contact@pbc.org.au

About: 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. Category :  Children and family
Group and contact:

Probus Club of Balmain

0411 488 843

balmainprobus@gmail.com

About: Open to men and women who have retired or close to retiring who want to meet people for a social get together.  Category : Seniors
Group and contact:

Rozelle Organic Buyers Group

0405 918 738

rozelleobg@gmail.com

About: We are a group of local households who buy 100% certified organise fruit and vegetables for the same price as convectional food from the supermarkets. We meet weekly on Thursdays 6:30pm at the Rozelle Neighbourhood centre. Category : Environment and sustainability
Group and contact:

Running Science

02 9810 0032

info@runningscience.com.au

About: 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. Category :

Health and well being

Sports, leisure and recreation

Group and contact:

Wilkins Green

0405 431 119

wilkinsgreenmarrickville@gmail.com

About: Community garden at Wilkins Public school. Category : Environment and sustainability 

Register your community group

Register your community group on Council's Community 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

Register here

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Page last updated: 04 Oct 2023