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

Radio Skid Row has been broadcasting for 37 years, providing an important media platform for marginalised communities including the indigenous community, migrant workers, incarcerated and young people.

November 17, 2020

Community groups

The Greenway corridor stretching from Iron Cove to the Cooks River is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers, being home to over 239 different species of birds including rare and precious native species.

November 11, 2020

Community groups

Parents and kids in the Inner West are thrilled to have a brand new council-run childcare centre with Yirran Gumal Early Childhood Learning Centre opening last month in Marrickville.

November 11, 2020

Community groups

This year's NAIDOC week acknowledges that the lands on which Australia is built always were and always will be, Aboriginal land.

November 10, 2020

Community groups

For 42 years Reclaim the Night Sydney has fought against gendered violence and sexual assault.

October 22, 2020

Community groups

This weekend's opening of the new Ashfield Aquatic Centre comes just in time for summer and will provide inner westies with a state-of-the-art, world-class swimming facility. Swimming pools are vital community assets that improve both our physical health and mental wellbeing. 

October 22, 2020

Community groups

The Bilingual Support Program from Ethnic Community Services in Marrickville helps inner west kids from CALD and indigenous communities settle into preschool with the help of a trained bilingual early childhood educator. 

October 21, 2020

Community groups

Connect Inner West helps older people in our community maintain their independence by providing affordable and safe community transport, a vital service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 21, 2020

Community groups

Anti Poverty Week highlights the surging rate of poverty and food insecurity experienced due to the impacts of COVID-19.

October 20, 2020

Community groups

Studio Artes recently moved into Sydenham, making a new home in the Inner West.

October 20, 2020