About Us

Our Story

Our story is about people. All types of people!

  • People who want to belong to something.
  • People looking for connection.
  • People wanting to pursue interests and activities.
  • People who believe that giving service and caring for each other build a stronger, more dynamic, and more responsive society.
  • People who take action and lead change for a better community.
  • People who share kindness.

Our work is to identify and respond to the needs of the City of Canada Bay community through programs, services, partnerships, and activities that build community capacity because our vision is for a safe and inclusive place. A place where residents can live a vibrant cultural life. Drummoyne Community Centre is a place where people can connect with others and belong. We welcome you. We invite you to join us.

Meet The Team

We are an independent, incorporated body operated by a volunteer community management committee. We have a wide range of skills and experiences and are always looking for others who may want to contribute. Our role is to provide strategic direction and support staff in the delivery of services.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact the centre at info@dcc.org.au

Christina Vine Hall

President

Snehil Jaiswal

Vice President

Peter Leslie

Treasurer

Ella Gould

Secretary

Lynn Taravel

Public Officer

Catherine Brown

Committee Member

Adele Henty

Committee Member

Kirsten Liljeqvist

Committee Member

Our Staff

The Management Committee employ a Manager and a team of workers to deliver operational and strategic outcomes. All staff are experts in their field and come highly experienced and knowledgeable. We invite you to come to the Centre during business hours to meet the staff who are very welcoming and friendly.

Tracey Sweetman

Manager

Shani Cox

Office Administrator

Roberta di Brazza

Transport Officer

Daila Jansons

Bookkeeper

David Murray

Bus Driver

Paul Roach

Bus Driver

Volunteer

Want to join the team?

A great way to work alongside others and utilize your skills and experiences. If you would like to contribute, The Management Committee develops ongoing and occasional sub-committees to work on particular matters of business. There is an ongoing Finance Sub Committee consisting of Kirsten Liljeqvist, Peter Leslie, and Ann Koutts, all of whom are experienced in finance and accounting. We are looking for assistance in other areas too…..marketing, sponsorship, grant writing, policy development, human resource management…. Register your interest here

Our Supporters

Funders and partners

Our community organisation is supported by the NSW Dept of Communities & Justice and the City of Canada Bay Council who are our two recurrent funders. Together they provide approximately 80% of our income, and we acknowledge their long time support and financial contributions.

We also rely on membership, fees and charges, donations and sponsorship to deliver our services and programs. We are indebted to our regular hall hirers who bring a wide range of interesting activities to our residents and members, and we support each other in collaboration.

Our Strategic Plan

Programs and activities

Community and individual wellbeing is enhanced through the provision of a wide range of activities, programs and events that meet identified community needs

Key Objective 1

Develop and deliver programs to increase community participation and connectedness and identify and expand programs relevant to community needs

Key Objective 2

Apply an Early Intervention model for delivering outcomes for children and families

Key Objective 3

Support inclusion and accessibility to DCC Services and Programs

Engagement

Partnerships are secure and robust and opportunities for collaboration are actively pursued to improve service delivery outcomes

Key Objective 1

Engage with the community to develop partnerships, relationships and networks that build collaboration and sustainable outcomes

Key Objective 2

Position DCC as a volunteer & community hub – a resource centre

Key Objective 3

Promote and market DCC to increase community awareness and increase community participation

Governance & Sustainability

Drummoyne Community Centre has the support, resources and finances to thrive.

Key Objective 1

Ensure connection between DCC and funders is strong and mutually supportive, and build financial stability to ensure adequate resources.

Key Objective 2

Continue to meet DCC legal obligations through sound governance and responsible leadership

Key Objective 3

Ensure DCC has a strong and robust structural framework to deliver outcomes

Our Annual Reports

Our Annual Report provides a snapshot of achievements and issues of the past year and contains organisational and program reports, as well as financial reports.

We hope you enjoy reading it and discovering all the activities we provided in the past 12 months.

Our History

1978

Public meeting to elect first Drummoyne Community Centre Committee.

1979

First Neighbourhood centre opens on Baywater Rd.

1988

Move to purpose-built centre at 10 Cometrowe Street and co-locate with the Occasional Childcare Centre.

1991

Became Incorporated. Council representatives join as non-voting members.

1998

First Centre coordinator resigns (Bev Plazier).

2000

Drummoyne & Concord Councils merge. DCC now services the entire LGA.

2003

 25th Anniversary Year & First Website.

2005

Bayrider Bus Service now operating 2 days /week.

2007

Bus wheelchair modified with donation from Drummoyne Rotary.

2008

30th Anniversary First Strategic Plan Grandparent Playgroup becomes independent.

2010

DCC established the Canada Bay Community Choir.

2015

New bus. Again supported by Drummoyne Rotary. First Statement of Intent (SOI) with Council.

2018

Second 5yr Strategic Plan Adopted 40th Anniversary.

2020

World Covid Pandemic changes DCC operations.Ros Lance retires as Centre Manager. Tracey Sweetman becomes the third Manager.

2023

New website launched.

2024

Community Open Day celebrating 45 years of service.
New Strategic Plan 2024-2030.
Honourable Mention for Quality Customer Service in Councils Business & Sustainability Awards.