Community groups

The River Canoe Club on the banks of the Cooks River has recently had a facelift with the new River Flow mural commissioned by Inner West Council's Perfect Match program. 

Many sporting groups and community organisations have seen a huge fall in revenue due to COVID-19. Boosting funding through the Community Building Partnership would provide a much needed boost for community groups during this difficult time.

The new Marrickville Library has been awarded the prestigious NSW Premier's Prize in this year's 2020 NSW Architecture Awards.

Congratulations to Roxanne McMurray, Professor Simon Chapman, Peggy Lane and Daniel Lahood; all of whom have been named as this year's Inner West Council Citizens of the Year.

Community pantries has sprouted across the inner west, providing food and essential items for those who have lost income, are self-isolating, or just need a helping hand.

Congratulations to Charlie Moore in Year 8 at Marrickville High School, who has won the secondary prize at Inner West Urban Photography Competition with his photograph titled "Old and New parallel".

The Ashfield Blessing Box at Ashfield Baptist Church has been stocked by generous members of the Ashfield community providing support those doing it tough during the pandemic.

This World Refugee Day, I acknowledge the inner west activists and groups who are fighting for a more just and humane immigration system in Australia.

Tom McDonald is a champion for young people in Marrickville, assisting vulnerable young people in our education system for the past 10 years at Marrickville Youth Resource Centre.

With kids across the inner west itching to get back out onto the field during the pandemic, these grants will go a long way to help out clubs that are doing it tough.