Social Planning and Services

Council offers an extensive range of of social planning services and social support programs to build community capacity and sense of belonging.

For more information please visit one of the following links below:

  • Aboriginal Community
    An introduction to the first residents of Marrickville - the Cadigal-Wangal - and an outline of Council's commitment to Aboriginal Australians and to its local indigenous community.
     
  • Accessibility and People with a Disability
    Links to information on accessibility initiatives, planning controls, and publications from Marrickville Council.
     
  • Affordable Housing
    The Marrickville Council Affordable Housing Strategy provides strategic direction and develops actions which will enable Council to achieve its commitment to plan and provide for affordable housing for current and future generations living in Marrickville.
     
  • Anti Poverty Week
    Marrickville Council organises a program of events annually to mark Anti Poverty Week, raising awareness of poverty and disadvantage in our local communities as well as internationally.
     
  • Avoiding Theft from Vehicles
    A program to address theft from motor vehicles in the area. An information sheet for avoiding theft from vehicles is available in English and 5 community languages.
     
  • Green Equity
    Outlines Council's objectives to improve environmental outcomes for low income households in the Marrickville area.
     
  • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
    Information and statistics about the cultural and linguistic diversity of Marrickville.
     
  • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex (GLBTI)
    Information on Marrickville's GLBTI communities and links to relevant pages.
     
  • Older People
    Council offers an extensive range of services and social support programs to build community capacity and sense of belonging for older people in the Marrickville community. 
  • Refugee Week
    A program of activities and events held annually in June in the Marrickville Council area, acknowledging the millions of people around the world who have been forced to leave their homes to seek safety.
     
  • Women
    Outline's Council's commitment to equal access to services for the community. Provides information on International Women's Day and local services for women.