In February 2023, The Salvation Army secured a grant from the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program (formerly WestInvest) to create community centers in Western Sydney that are designed with you in mind.

Our vision revolves around collaboration with local churches and service groups to ensure that the center truly meets your needs. While The Salvation Army will lead the funding and development, we’re committed to working with our partners to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and the community.

We’re actively forming partnerships to offer a variety of services right here, including:

• Financial support to help you manage your finances
• Mentoring and coaching to guide you through challenges
• Family support services to strengthen family bonds
• Legal assistance for those in need
• Alternative education options for youth who may be at risk
• Youth mental health services to support well-being
• A low-cost supermarket in partnership with a major food distributor, ensuring food security for everyone
• Programs and spaces for children to learn and grow
• Drug and alcohol recovery support tailored to your journey
• Employment initiatives aimed at tackling unemployment in our community
• A “social innovation incubator” to help local entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality
• A welcoming café where you can connect with others and explore faith and spirituality in a safe environment.

We also understand the importance of arts and culture. One of our centers will focus on providing accessible spaces and workshops to help you engage with the arts and participate in cultural activities.

After selling some local properties, we’ve partnered with a specialist consultancy (Sustainable Development Group) to find the best sites and guide the design and construction process, ensuring that your needs are at the forefront of our planning.

As part of this project, we’ll be measuring the impact and benefits of the services we’re offering, so we can demonstrate how all these diverse resources can come together to support you and your community in meaningful ways.