AUBURN COUNCIL

Auburn Council believe happy, stable and self-sufficient communities are the cornerstones of our society. That's why Auburn City Council provides, supports and advocates for the community. Their objectives are to maintain and promote awareness of the social, recreational and cultural needs of residents and to plan, support and develop a range of quality community services to meet those needs.

Resources
Auburn Council have compiled a comprehensive online directory of local services and community groups which you can search by name e.g. Barnardos or type e.g. Family Day Care. Click here to visit the online directory.

Auburn City Council provides a range of community centres and facilities available for use by the general public including the Peacock Gallery and Auburn Arts Studio.

Grants and funding advice
The Community Projects Officer at Auburn City Council can recommend funding opportunities for community projects, activities and events and help in the development of funding submissions, including applications to the Community Builders funding program.

Auburn Council Community Grants Program
Auburn City Council's Community Grants Program provides financial assistance to local non-profit community and cultural based organisations, for one–off projects and initiatives that aim to address the community development and social support needs of the Auburn Local Government Area.

Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme (clubs funding)
The CDSE Scheme is a statewide initiative that recognises clubs' significant financial support for projects and services that contribute to the wellbeing of their local communities.

Community Builders (formerly WSAAS)
The Western Sydney Area Assistance Scheme (WSAAS) has ceased to operate and has been replaced by Community Builders. Community Builders is a community strengthening and capacity building program. It is administered wholly by NSW Community Services.

Click here for more funding sources on the Community Builders website.