Partnerships
With Department of Family & Community Services NSW
The funding under Community Builders part funds staff costs to manage DCC programs which assist the local community, families, children and young people to be resilient and safe.
With City of Canada Bay Council
The following programs are run in partnership with the City of Canada Bay Council:
Concord & Drummoyne English Classes
Community classes for those who wish to improve their English language skills. You need to be able to speak some English to attend. The classes cover reading, writing and conversation skills. One is held at Concord Senior Citizens Centre, Corner of Bent & Wellbank Streets, Concord on Thursdays from 2 February, between 10am-12:30pm. The other is at Drummoyne Community Centre on Fridays from 10 February (not 2 March), between 10:30am-12:30pm. Bookings are essential - 9719-8102.
The BayRider
This is a shuttle minibus service operating on Thursdays within the City of Canada Bay. The service assists residents with transport difficulties to access facilities or services in the area. The BayRider delivers passengers to places such as nursing homes, the bank, the hairdressers, the library etc. Bookings are essential and must be made by phoning between 9am and 12 noon on Tuesdays. Passengers are collected and returned to their homes for a gold coin donation per trip.
There is now also a Wednesday BayRider service. It will visit locations in Five Dock and Burwood (for medical appointments), or in Concord and Rhodes. Priority will be given to people not eligible to use other community transport services. A gold coin donation will be requested. Bookings are made between 9am and 12 noon on Tuesdays.
BayTripper Tours
If you are a resident new to the City of Canada Bay let us show you the local area - its services, parks and some history too. Tours start from the Drummoyne Community Centre or from the Concord Senior Citizens Centre. Tours are free and take place in the Community Centre's minibus on a Saturday between 2pm and 4pm. A copy of the City of Canada Bay Council Resident's Guide is provided containing information on your neighbourhood, activities and events, community groups, local businesses, maps etc. Bookings are essential.
Parenting Programs
The Council provides assistance with Parenting Programs. Download the latest Parenting Calendar.
See the City of Canada Bay Council's website at www.canadabay.nsw.gov.au for information on the Council and the services it provides.
With Community Development Support Expenditure
The partnership projects funded under the local clubs funding programs known as Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE category1) at DCC over the past year were:
- Canada Bay Community Choir workshops funded by Club Five Dock.
- Grandparents Support Program funded by Sydney Rowing Club.
With Heart Foundation Walking
Heart Foundation Walking has provided a small grant to enable an outing to be conducted for the Monday Walking Group along with other interested local residents. More details to come.