Community

Working with you in your Neighbourhood

We support our community’s diverse groups and neighbourhoods to shape a safe, attractive and vibrant City. Penrith City is a Refugee Welcome Zone - in 2008 we signed a declaration welcoming refugees and supporting their human rights. We're involved in community engagement, social planning, grants programs, place-making and community events and initiatives. Penrith has a proud community spirit and loves to celebrate its people and strengths. We work together in partnership with a positive, 'can do' attitude to achieve shared goals.

 

Penrith Community Information Hub

The featured information and web sites provide contact details for a range of services and programs offered by local organisations and Government agencies to support the community.

Local Celebration Awards

Penrith is home to many dedicated, selfless and inspirational people and Council’s Local Celebration Awards are an opportunity for us to recognise and celebrate these people in our community. Nominations are open now. 

Community volunteers

If you want to give back to your community as a volunteer, there are many organisations that need your help…

Penrith Youth Services Card

Download the Youth Services Card to access information about 95 local services that can help with relationships, accommodation, counselling and legal advice for young people living in the Penrith area.

Culture and Creativity

Find out about some great projects Council runs or supports to encourage and showcase our community's diverse talents, including Art Everyday and more...

Community Awards

Our community is talented, generous and active. Council recognises local achievements and contributions in our annual Australia Day awards...

Accessible Penrith

Council works hard to make our City more accessible for everyone, regardless of age, background or ability...

Grants

Many community grants are funded and/or administered by Council as part of our Community and Cultural development work...

St Marys Corner

The St Marys Corner Community and Cultural Precinct hosts a range of community groups and activities for all ages and interests...

Parents Rooms

Parents rooms offer a safe, private place for men and women to feed, change and care for their young children while they are out and about...

Community Safety

Many of our services support community safety, and we work with local agencies and businesses to improve safety around the City...

Free Public Wi-Fi

Residents, shoppers and visitors to 19 hotspot sites across Penrith can enjoy 30 minutes of free Wi-Fi daily, under a Council / Telstra partnership agreement.

Good Neighbour program

The world is busier than ever and people can feel disconnected from each other, but we believe it’s time for the local neighbourhood to make a comeback.