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Lord Mayor's Sleepout for Sick Kids

📅 Thursday 2 July
📍Ronald McDonald House, Westmead

Join Lord Mayor Cr Martin Zaiter to raise awareness and vital funds for families needing to stay close to their child during hospital care. Participants will take part in an overnight sleepout, prepare and serve meals, and spend meaningful time with families - offering support, care and dignity when it matters most.

Introducing Our Customer Charter

Our new Customer Charter is here. It outlines how we’ll support you with service that’s friendly, reliable and responsive to your needs. Explore the Charter to learn more about our commitment to you and the standards you can expect every time you connect with us.

Rising Women of Western Sydney Scholarship

In partnership with the Parramatta Eels, we’re supporting the next generation of influential Western Sydney women through a scholarship designed to help them reach their full potential. Applications close 9pm, Friday 5 June.

Dispose of Household Chemicals Safely

📅 Sunday 7 June
📍Rydalmere Operations Centre

Do you have unwanted household chemicals at home? Bring them to our free Chemical CleanOut and dispose of them safely and responsibly. You can drop off items such as solvents, cleaners, vapes, poisons, and pool, garden and hobby chemicals.

A Celebration of Culture and Connection

📅 Wednesday 10 June
📍Parramatta Library

Celebrate Refugee Week with a free Capoeira workshop at Parramatta Library. You are invited to explore movement, music and storytelling in a welcoming space that celebrates culture, connection and belonging.

Learn How Government Works in Australia

📅 Thursday 18 June
📍Parramatta Library

Want to better understand how government works in Australia and how our legal system and laws affect you? Take part in our free information sessions (available in both English and Mandarin) to build your understanding of Australia’s system of government and discover ways to participate in decision making.

Spaces to Meet, Create and Connect

Discover meeting spaces at PHIVE. This high‑tech, light‑filled venue brings award-winning design and flexible spaces together to spark ideas and elevate events. It’s ideal for businesses, creatives and community groups to connect.

Help Shape CBD South Parramatta

Explore our vision to revitalise a key part of our CBD on the southern side of the railway line. The Master Plan proposes a new city square and a Chinatown nightlife destination with vibrant streets and laneways. Share your feedback by 5pm, Tuesday 23 June.

Discover the Next Stage of the Finlaysons Creek Trail

Our draft concept design for Stages 2 and 3 of the Finlaysons Creek Trail is open for feedback until 5pm, Wednesday 1 July. This walking and cycling connection will deliver a continuous and accessible connection between Shannons Paddock and Lytton Park in Wentworthville.

Make an Impact this National Tree Day

📅 Sunday 26 July
📍North Upjohn Park, Dundas

Our City’s bushland thrives with community care and support. Come along, help plant native trees and shrubs, and enjoy a great day outdoors with the whole family.