The inner west is built on the hard work and generosity of volunteers and community groups. They are the lifeblood of our community and make sure that our society leaves no-one behind. As the Member for Summer Hill, Jo will always work to support and nurture our local community groups.

Community groups

I warmly congratulate Yvette Andrews from the Inner West Magpies AFL Club, who has been announced as a NAB AFLW Community Cup Ambassador for 2021.

February 17, 2021

Community groups

Marrickville Legal Centre is looking to the future, developing a new virtual legal assistant to better assist the most vulnerable in our community.

February 16, 2021

Community groups

Congratulations to the inner west schools who are among the first to receive solar panels as part of the Solar My School Program.

February 11, 2021

Community groups

I congratulate the local clubs and organisations that received funding in the 2020 Summer Hill Community Building Partnership grants.

February 11, 2021

Community groups

I acknowledge the sad passing of Karl‑Heinz Fusting, long‑serving president of the Concordia German Club in South Marrickville.

February 11, 2021

Community groups

Sister Noelene White has dedicated the past 37 years to the Marrickville community and to supporting those confronting substance abuse, homelessness and mental illness.

February 10, 2021

Community groups

Thank you to everyone who generously gave toys for my Summer Hill Christmas Drive in December and made Christmas a little brighter for kids in need.

February 09, 2021

Community groups

Read my Summer newsletter for 2020-2021. 

December 07, 2020

Community groups

Jo Haylen MP, Member for Summer Hill, today congratulated the eighteen local community groups that share in $300,000 funding in this year’s Community Building Partnership grants.

November 26, 2020

Community groups

The Village Project is set to transform the heart of Summer Hill by converting a long‑vacant, three-storey warehouse into a green and vibrant community use space for inner‑west businesses and residents. 

November 18, 2020