Join us for some festive cheer at this year’s Christmas Carols event! This family fun-filled event will see Strathfield Park turned into a Christmas wonderland with activities for kids including a petting farm, face painting, glow sticks and a visit from Santa Claus; as well as a special Movies in the Park screening of the Dr Seuss classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas (PG) and spectacular fireworks display.

When: Saturday 9 December, 6pm-10pm
Where: Strathfield Park, Homebush Rd Strathfield

Council are looking for dedicated, friendly and hardworking volunteers to give their time at the 2017 Christmas Carols on Saturday 9 December from 5.30pm – 8pm. For more information on how to get involved, click here!

Strathfield Council is supporting Share the Dignity #itsinthebag campaign which addresses the needs of women living on the street, and in sheltered or crisis accommodation.

Council encourages all local residents to participate by donating a handbag, new or in good condition, filled with female essential and/or luxury items. Drop your gift into one of three pink boxes located at nominated collection sites across the Strathfield LGA.

Collection sites will be open until 2 December 2017 located at:

1. Council’s Customer Service (open for collection)
2. Strathfield Library (open for collection)
3. Strathfield Square (opening for collection this Saturday 18 November)

Help make someone’s day so much better!

For further information, please call Council’s Community Services on 9748 9999.

Strathfield Council have recently been focusing their inspections within Strathfield Plaza and along The Boulevarde. Shops which have received an Excellent 5 star rating include; Chefs Palette, The Smelly Cheesecake, Oporto and Gong Cha. Shops which scored a Very Good 4 star rating include; Gloria Jeans Strathfield, Chatime and CC’s Train.

Keep an eye out for Scores on Doors when eating out in the Strathfield LGA. If you have any queries about this program, please contact Council’s Environmental Health Officers on 9748 9999.

Lauren Paul 
Office Manager, Infrastructure & Development

I am part of a team of four Office Managers who support Executives, Managers and staff with their day to day responsibilities. I enjoy supporting both the Infrastructure Planning and Service Development areas in this exciting time of growth. There is always a new and interesting project to work on.

One of the most recent projects I was involved with was the Strathfield Park playground upgrade. It was great to be in on the ground level while the original plans were being developed and play equipment being chosen. Seeing the plan come to fruition with the final stages of installation and opening the park for the public to enjoy, was a very rewarding experience.  I look forward to my future involvement assisting this inspiring team as we move into the future. 

Pump your tyres, lock in your cleats, the Cooks River Family Fun Ride is bringing the best of Strathfield Cycling to you! This all ages event is a fantastic way to explore our local area and cycle paths in a relaxed and safe environment. Registrations are now open so be sure to get in quick to lock in your preferred start time!

When: Sunday 21 January 2018, 8.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Dean Reserve, 146 Dean Street, Strathfield South 

Two of Strathfield’s longest running volunteers, Keith Hughes and Fran Prior, gave another fantastic volunteering effort to support the waste diversion goals of Strathfield council at the 2017 Food and Jazz Festival.

Keith and Fran have volunteered for Strathfield Council for many years, and continue to make time to support our environmental projects and events. If you feel inspired by our community champions, please don’t hesitate to contact Council and add your name to the growing list of volunteers.

Keith Hughes (left) and Fran Prior (right).

The HSC Art Exhibition returns again this year, providing talented local year 12 Visual Arts students the opportunity to display their amazing and diverse artworks. The Exhibition Awards Night is open to the public on Thursday 30 November at 6pm, with the Awards Presentation at 6.15pm.

When: Thursday 30 November – Tuesday 5 December 2017
Weekday opening times: 10am-4pm
Weekend opening times: 10am-5pm
Where: Strathfield Town Hall, 65 Homebush Road, Strathfield NSW 2135

Dill Macky Home

Before the Catholic Institute of Sydney located to its current premises at 95-103 Albert Road, Dill Macky Home had a number of different tenants. Originally the NSW Society for Blind Women was established in 1891 and was next occupied by the Bedford Collegiate School for girls, where the building was extended in 1911. The Dill Macky Home for Protestant Orphans was opened in 1922 and during WWII the building was occupied by the Australian Army and used as a barrack for women. The building later became the Australia Post Training Centre and in the 1990’s it was acquired by the Catholic Diocese of Sydney.

'Then' image and words courtesy of Cathy Jones. 'Now' image courtesy of Google Maps.

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