Cr Benjamin Cai, Mayor of Strathfield

Dear Residents,
 
Council's Small Grants Fund provides access to small financial assistance for local residents or community organisations to provide projects or activities of community benefit. This grant program is assessed on a quarterly basis, and the next lodgement period ends Friday 31 October 2025. Click here for more information and to submit your application.

Nominations for Council's inaugural Community and Business Awards are open until Sunday 26 October 2025. There's 4 award categories to choose from and everyone who submits a nomination will enter the draw to win one of 2x $50 gift vouchers. 

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who came to celebrate the Moon Festival with us earlier this month in Homebush West. It was great to see The Crescent come to life with cultural performances, vibrant colours and different cuisines.
 
If you need to contact me or have any questions, please do so by emailing me cr.bcai@strathfield.nsw.gov.au or ring our office on 9748 9999.

⭐🌙🎬 Get Excited - Movies in the Park is Back! ⭐🌙🎬

Join us at Strathfield Park on Saturday 25 October for the exciting Halloween family movie screening ‘Coraline’ 🍿 👀 – the perfect way to kick off our Movies in the Park series!

When Coraline discovers a secret door in her new home, she enters a parallel world that seems perfect, until its dark secrets begin to unravel. This visually stunning adventure explores bravery, curiosity, and the importance of appreciating what you have.

How the make it a fantastic family night out:
🧺Pack a picnic, bring a blanket/picnic rug or chair to enjoy a great evening of free entertainment under the stars!

📅 Saturday 25 October
🕗 Movie starts at 6.30pm – arrive early to find the best spot!
📍 Strathfield Park
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Update from Citizen of the Year – Mr. Akhil Verma

How quickly the year has flown! It feels like only yesterday I was standing on stage in January, plaque in hand, doing my best to look calm while my nerves told a very different story. Yet here we are, already heading into the final quarter of 2025. Time really does move fast when you’re part of a community as dynamic, supportive, and welcoming as Strathfield.

A real highlight of my journey so far has been joining the Strathfield Multicultural Advisory Committee. It has been both enriching and rewarding. Picture a table where every seat brings a fresh perspective, a new idea, and a shared drive to make Strathfield an even more inclusive, multicultural place. That’s us in action. The creativity, commitment, and energy in this group are inspiring. Together, we’re working on initiatives that celebrate diversity, foster inclusivity, and make sure everyone feels they belong. It’s a reminder that our greatest strength is in our mix – many voices, many flavours, one community.

I would also like to kindly remind the community that nominations are now open for the 2026 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year. This is our chance to recognise the quiet achievers, tireless volunteers, and community champions whose work often goes unnoticed but makes Strathfield the special place it is.

As I reflect on the year so far, I feel immense gratitude for the privilege of serving in this role. Being Citizen of the Year is more than a title – it’s a responsibility, a connection, and an opportunity to help build something meaningful together. So let’s celebrate, let’s nominate, and let’s keep Strathfield shining bright. Who knows – next year, the spotlight could be on you.

Warmest regards,
Akhil Verma
Strathfield Citizen of the Year 2025