Community

Dom’s Place has an eponymous name, christened after a young man who worked with CatholicCare until his passing in 2021. The not-for-profit was created to bridge a gaping hole. Already tackling the homelessness crisis, CatholicCare found that many people who came seeking help were missing something vital: a sense of...

Officeworks is holding its annual Make A Difference Appeal, where money is raised for local causes. This June, Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service (KYDS) will be a recipient of the Appeal. Throughout June, North Sydney and Northern Beaches customers are encouraged to donate in store or online. Local participating stores include...

Another year, another successful Lindfield Fun Run. Over 1,750 runners participated in the 2025 Fun Run on Sunday the 4th of May. Organised by the Rotary Club of Ku-ring-gai, this year’s event saw attractions and activities to bolster camaraderie and community spirit. Face painting, food stalls, a basketball competition, music...

Empowering Parents in Crisis, or EPIC, was founded on World Kindness Day 2021 by Madeleine Steel. At its core, the not-for-profit is a safe space for parents of young people, and a platform for parents to connect with other families who are experiencing mental health concerns or life-threatening behaviours. Like...

Turramurra local Trent Jones has taken home a Gold Mental in the Special Olympics Winter Games 2025. This year’s Games took place in the alpine resort, Sestriere, north of Turin, Italy. Trent participated in 3 skiing events – Alpine Skiing, Giant Slalom, and Super G – winning first place in...

Good Sports Awards has celebrated Dougal Graham from Blowfly Cricket Association in Hornsby. The Alcohol and Drug Foundation’s annual Good Sports Awards recognise those that have been working to break the link between substance use and sport, and those who strive to tackle difficult topics like drugs, smoking, mental health,...

Founded in 1967 by Eric Gray, Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre has been in the community for almost 60 years. In the beginning, SDECC was known as the “Drug Referral Centre” which opened before Christmas in 1970 in founder Eric Gray’s family home in Fairlight. It was a place...

Mosman Council have upgraded the facilities at Reid Park. The new and upgraded playground now features an interactive nature play area, other inclusive play equipment, soft-fall surfacing, and a shade sail. The project was funded by Council and the NSW Government through the Local Small Commitments Allocation - Playground and...

Applications are now open for community grants in Ku-ring-gai. Grants include up to $5,000 for arts and cultural activities, events or programs; up to $5,000 for community development projects that enhance the social and economic wellbeing of residents’ and up to $2,000 for small equipment and tools. ‘These groups are...

More than 30 NSW Rural Fire Service volunteers were recently celebrated for their service battling fires both in the state and across Australia. Among the honoured volunteers was David Stockman from the Galston Brigade and the Support Brigade. David received the National Medal 3rd Clasp for 45 years of service....