Community

As 2025 closes, we thank our Community Bank Lindfield customers for making another year of real community impact possible. Together, we supported 74 local organisations with $449,541 in grants, donations and sponsorships—plus helped raise a further $108,312 through Community Pitch and our work with Lifeline H2HS. This year we also...

As we come to the end of 2025, it’s pleasing to see that uncertainty over future housing in Ku-ring-gai has been resolved. Our alternative plan for new housing in Gordon, Killara, Lindfield and Roseville has been officially approved by the NSW Government. The plan will replace the government’s former transport-oriented development...

Following a successful debut in 2024, The Mind Café in Narrabeen are bringing back their “Orphan’s Christmas”. The free, community-driven event is a way of allowing those without family, a strong support network, or a place to go on Christmas Day to still celebrate in the company of others. The Mind...

Sydney’s Blues Point Reserve will this year be ticketed for New Year’s Eve entry. Tickets are priced at $50 per person plus booking fees. North Sydney Mayor Zoë Baker defended the move, explaining that by implementing “cost-recovery ticketing” residents aren’t left footing the bill for large-scale events. ‘Blues Point offers...

Chatswood has a month-long program of markets, concerts, and family events set for the Christmas season. Mayor Tanya Taylor says the program reflects the best of the community. ‘There’s something magical about Christmas in Willoughby from our local makers to carols in the park,’ she said. ‘These events support small...

From Monday 22 December, Ku-ring-gai Council’s Vacation Care kicks off, offering a program filled with arts and crafts, games, sports, STEM workshops, and excursions. Vacation Care for 4-12-year-olds includes gingerbread making, magic shows, K-Pop discos, music, Lego workshops, and excursions to bowling, laser tag, movies, and ice skating. Children aged 6-12...

In a milestone moment, VIEW Clubs have marked their 65th anniversary. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) Clubs were founded in 1960 by The Smith Family at a time when many community and service clubs were still restricted to men. The organisation offered women a new pathway to contribute to...

Quick-thinking from a teen St John volunteer proved lifesaving during a medical emergency at an inter-school running event.  For his swift action, thirteen-year-old Charlie Morrison has been awarded the prestigious St John Ambulance Meritorious Care Award. Drawing from his first aid training with St John Ambulance in the Hornsby Division, Charlie was able...

New community initiative called Rewind is providing a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their carers.  Held at The Heights Church in Hornsby Heights, Rewind is a non-denominational church service designed to accommodate the needs of those living with dementia and allow spiritual access. Led by retired aged-care chaplain...

Transitional Community Housing (TCH) is a recently established charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.   TCH are building on efforts to provide housing for women in need of support to secure stable housing. We are supported by Wesley Community Housing, a not-for-profit community services provider and a church which...