Our Community
Strathfield Sports Club proudly supports many community, school, charity and sports organisations through sponsorship, donations and the ClubGRANTS scheme. This year we distributed $353,389 in cash donations and $26,899 in in kind donations through our inclusion programs. We pride ourselves on the ability to make contributions to these worthwhile causes as part of our ongoing community support program.
MAJOR RECIPIENTS
2024 Year to date
Category 1 recipients
Eurella Community Services is an NDIS-registered provider of quality services and support to people with disability of all ages and across different areas of life. Their services are responsive to what you want, tailored to your needs, and are delivered with a flexibility that suits your lifestyle.
RizeUp Australia is a community-driven organisation of passionate men and women, dedicated to supporting the many families affected by domestic and family violence
Foodbank are a not-for-profit, non-denominational, federated organisation operating in every state and territory in Australia. They provide food relief to 2,844 frontline charities and 3,379 school breakfast programs.
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia’s largest autism-specific service provider, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. They work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven
In 2023, St.George Foundation provided in excess of $2 million to 33 smaller Australian charities helping more than 10,500 children and young people in local communities.
The Salvation Army Australia provides a wide range of services to support individuals and communities in need. These include emergency relief, homelessness services, aged care, substance abuse support, and assistance for victims of family violence.
St Anthony’s Family Care provides services to nurture and support children & young adults of all abilities
Category 2 recipients
Tennis has been offered at the Club since May 6th, 1882 – the official opening of the Club and its facilities. We are committed to promote an active and inclusive community, with tennis programs available to all ages and skill levels. We have a diverse range of programs including Junior Development Squads, Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis, Ladies Clinics, and our proudest initiative, Inclusion and Diversity Program in partnership with local schools.
Tennis has been offered at the Club since May 6th, 1882 – the official opening of the Club and its facilities. We are committed to promote an active and inclusive community, with tennis programs available to all ages and skill levels. We have a diverse range of programs including Junior Development Squads, Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis, Ladies Clinics, and our proudest initiative, Inclusion and Diversity Program in partnership with local schools.
Strathfield Croquet Club offers an affordable, life-time, non-contact and low impact sport, played in a quiet, picturesque location. They are a friendly, progressive Club which reaches out to community groups, such as – scouts/guides, local schools, University and U3A.
West Harbour Junior Rugby Union is responsible for the junior rugby union pathway to the West Harbour Senior Rugby Club. They represent the interests of 3 Village Clubs within their district for the ages of U6 – U18.
In-Kind recipients
The Inclusive Education faculty at Homebush Boys High School opened in 2021, with the establishment of 3 classes that cater for students on the autism spectrum. This has grown to 5 classes in 2024, with a total of 35 students enrolled.
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Chalmers Road School provides educational programs for students aged four to eighteen years with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities and draws from a wide geographical area as well as a diverse cultural and social community
Rally4Ever provides means to improve mental and physical wellbeing of our community through tennis and social connection. They bring people together from diverse backgrounds, ages and abilities.
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2023
Chalmers Road School provides educational programs for students aged four to eighteen years with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities and draws from a wide geographical area as well as a diverse cultural and social community
Engaged Community Care is a collaboration of professionals in the health, disability services and hospitality industries. They offer various services including Carer Programs, Music Therapy, Disability Support Services, Educational Programs and more.
SCSC supports people living with intellectual, cognitive and developmental disabilities, as well as their families and carers. They deliver activities and programs that help people with disability acquire important social and life skills that enable them to live a fulfilling life.
Strathfield Sports Club also provides financial support to elite and competitive junior tennis members under 18 years old. Approved sponsorship is used towards cost of travel to tournaments, tennis attire and/or tennis equipment from the Pro Shop.
Blue Peony Foundation is a registered charity helping displaced people arriving in New South Wales. Their services include events and tours, art and language classes, as well as clothing and food distribution.
Mr Perfect is a community organisation connecting men across Australia over a relaxed free BBQ to chat about all things life. They provide quality resources for the good of men’s mental health.
Rally4Ever provides means to improve mental and physical wellbeing of our community through tennis and social connection. They bring people together from diverse backgrounds, ages and abilities.
2021/2022
Chalmers Road School provides educational programs for students aged four to eighteen years with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities and draws from a wide geographical area as well as a diverse cultural and social community
Engaged Community Care is a collaboration of professionals in the health, disability services and hospitality industries. They offer various services including Carer Programs, Music Therapy, Disability Support Services, Educational Programs and more.
SCSC supports people living with intellectual, cognitive and developmental disabilities, as well as their families and carers. They deliver activities and programs that help people with disability acquire important social and life skills that enable them to live a fulfilling life.
Mr Perfect is a community organisation connecting men across Australia over a relaxed free BBQ to chat about all things life. They provide quality resources for the good of men’s mental health.
Strathfield Sports Club also provides financial support to elite and competitive junior tennis members under 18 years old. Approved sponsorship is used towards cost of travel to tournaments, tennis attire and/or tennis equipment from the Pro Shop.
The National Association for Gambling Studies (NAGS) stands as Australia’s foremost platform dedicated to gambling.They encourage open, respectful dialogue, inviting all participants to contribute their knowledge, expertise, and perspectives. As a not-for-profit, self-funded organization, NAGS maintains a neutral stance in the gambling discourse, while acknowledging that their diverse membership brings a spectrum of viewpoints to the table.
Strathfield Croquet Club offers an affordable, life-time, non-contact and low impact sport, played in a quiet, picturesque location. They are a friendly, progressive Club which reaches out to community groups, such as – scouts/guides, local schools, University and U3A.
How to apply
Strathfield Sports Club actively supports numerous charitable bodies, not-for-profit community groups, schools, and sporting organisations through the ClubsNSW ClubGRANTS Scheme.
ClubGRANTS Scheme by Strathfield Sports Club
Category 1
- Supports community welfare and social services; community development; employment assistance activities; community health services; and projects aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.
Category 1 In Kind
- Non-monetary support. We assist with room hire, prizes for fundraisers and so on.
Category 2
- Provides funding for general community development and support activities, such as junior sport.
Category 2 In Kind
- Non-monetary support. We assist with room hire, prizes for fundraisers and so on.
ClubGRANTS is one of Australia’s largest grant programs, providing over $100 million in cash each year to various causes across NSW through the Club industry. Charities, sporting organisations, and not-for-profit community groups are among the tens-of-thousands of worthy causes funded through the program annually. The initiative reflects the collective efforts of clubs to make a positive impact on their local communities.
Inclusion and diversity program
We also run a program to making tennis accessible for everyone.