Community groups

The Social Justice Group at St Francis Xavier, Ashbury, are tireless advocates on issues important to many inner west residents: climate change, social housing, homelessness and housing insecurity and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable.

I congratulate the Bicycle Network and all the students, families and schools that took part in National Ride2School Day.

Marrickville South Collective is a partnership group comprising many inner west community groups and Inner West Council, aimed at supporting residents of the vibrant, multicultural community in South Marrickville.

Every week the owners of Dulwich Hill Fruit Market, Mehmet and Vilma, donate leftover fresh produce to the Medal Mission Team and the Acts of Kindness Community Outreach for their homelessness night.

We are spoiled for choice in the inner west when it comes to baked goods, with some of the city's greatest bakeries being recognised by the recent Urban List.

Greek Independence Day marks the momentous struggle for freedom and independence from the Ottoman Empire and in so many ways has changed the course of human history. For the many Greek migrants who now call Australia home it continues to have renewed significance and has become an important opportunity to celebrate and strengthen the rich traditions of the Greek people in a new world.

Jim Leggatt was a much-loved member of the Western Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association, and a much-feared competitor on the court.

Over the month of March, the Cooks River Alliance has been bringing together inner westies and local environmental groups to help clean up the Cooks River and our local parks across the inner west.

Ashfield's Pratten Park Community Sport and Bowling Club (or the Pratto) is getting a new lease of life through an exciting new multicultural music initiative.

On 15 March, over 100,000 women and allies marched across the country in a powerful demonstration of support for survivors of sexual assault and harassment.