Welcome to WSCF


Western Sydney Community Forum (WSCF) works to build strong, organised communities by bridging the divide between communities and policymakers at the local, regional, state and national level. As a capacity building and advocacy organisation WSCF ensures a voice for people working daily with the challenges facing the region, connecting those too often left out.

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This list provided by WSCF will help community service workers make contact with the interagencies, networks and forums in Western Sydney that are relevant to their work. Click here to access the updated Interagencies List.

If you would like a hard copy of our publication "Making Great Interagencies, Networks and Forums", please email your request or download a soft copy now (PDF 1.6MB)

 

Western Sydney Community Forum would like to invite you to Close the Gap - Western Sydney Update

This Event will give you an opportunity to hear what have been done in Western Sydney to close the 10-17 year life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people since the campaign started in 2008.

For further information contact Bob Leslie on 9839 6167 or Semra Guler on 9687 6974 or send e-mail to semrag@wscf.org.au

Date: 26/03/2010 (Friday) 10:00am - 12noon
Venue: Anglicare, 91 Kurrajong Ave, Mt Druitt
Cost: Free
RSVP: or call (02) 9687 9669 by 24 March 2010

This event is supported by Blacktown City Council.

 

Cabramatta Community Centre and Western Sydney Community Forum invite you to Advocacy Training provided by Kerry Nettle from Cabramatta Community Centre.

Kerry spent 6 years as a Senator in the Australian Federal Parliament and has been a social justice activist for many years.

The training is specifically targeted for community workers in Western Sydney and covers topics such as power relations, identifying the best issues to campaign on, developing a campaign strategy, government structure; and interaction with government and the community.

Please register before 23 April 2010

Facilitator: Kerry Nettle
Date & Time: 29 April 2010 9.00am to 4.30pm (9.00am for 9.15am Start)
Venue: Western Sydney Community Forum, Level 4, 146 Marsden St, Parramatta
Cost: $20 (includes lunch and handouts)
Queries: CCC on (02) 9727 0477 or Miguel Ferreo from WSCF on (02) 9687 9742

Please note, this session is a special one and NOT listed in our latest Training Calendar.

 

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WSCF has a fully equipped Training Room/Meeting Room available for hire. The Training Room/Meeting Room is self-contained with access to electronic whiteboard, overhead projector, and data projector with PC. There is plenty of natural light, and a balcony. The room holds 18-20 people boardroom style, 30 in cafe-style and up to 50 in theatre style. The WSCF Training Room/Meeting Room is wheelchair accessible, with lift access and accessible bathroom facilities.

 

More available at our Photo Album.

 
 
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