COMMUNITY

 
 

PROUDLY SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Supporting Local Businesses and Sporting Groups

At Drummoyne Sailing Club, community is at the heart of everything we do. Through our corporate partnership program, we work closely with local businesses to create mutually beneficial opportunities that drive connection.

Our valued business partners include:

  • Stanmore Mazda

  • Akasha Brewing Co

  • Gladesville Bridge Marina

In addition to fostering business partnerships, we actively support local sporting groups by providing facilities, sponsorship, and resources to help them thrive. These groups include:

  • Drummoyne Rugby Club

  • Iron Cove Cricket Club

  • Drummoyne Fishing Club

This commitment complements our core values of supporting and promoting sailing at our club. From nurturing the next generation of sailors through our academy to hosting competitive regattas and community sailing events, we are dedicated to the growth and excellence of sailing in our area.

ClubGRANTS

Drummoyne Sailing Club is proud to support the community through the ClubGRANTS program, providing funding to assist local community organisations in creating meaningful impacts. This initiative allows us to help those in need and make a real difference within the City of Canada Bay.

Applications for ClubGRANTS Category 1

The City of Canada Bay 2026 ClubGRANTS Category 1 applications open from February 1st, 2026, to May 31st, 2026. Community groups focusing on areas such as welfare, health services, community development, and employment assistance are encouraged to apply.

Priority will be given to projects that:

  • Increase inclusivity for people with disabilities, older people, youth, and culturally diverse communities.

  • Address social inequities for families, particularly women, children, and young people.

  • Promote active and healthy living through accessible health, fitness, and cultural programs.

  • Foster intergenerational knowledge sharing, community harmony, and belonging.

  • Support First Nations, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

  • Encourage volunteering and community connections, especially in growing and high-density areas.

Applications for Category 1 must be submitted directly to the local committee through Canada Bay Council. Refer to the ClubGRANTS Search for information about available funding in your area, application methods and deadlines

Applications for Category 2

Category 2 funding is available year-round for community projects. Applications can be submitted directly to Drummoyne Sailing Club via the ClubGRANTS website. Applicants should provide details about their project, including its purpose, required funding, and anticipated community benefits.

Category 2 - In-Kind Support

Drummoyne Sailing Club also offers in-kind support to eligible community groups. For more information, contact our team at info@dsc.org.au

Category 3

Category 3 is a state-wide fund administered by the NSW Government. For details, contact Liquor and Gaming NSW on 1300 024 720.

For further assistance, contact City of Canada Bay at (02) 9911 6555, ClubsNSW on 1300 730 001, or Drummoyne Sailing Club.

 

2024/25 ClubGRANTS Recipients

Drummoyne Sailing Club is proud to have supported the following organisations through ClubGRANTS in 2024/25, categorised by their respective funding categories:

Category 1 Recipients

  • 2nd Abbotsford Port Neptune Sea Scouts – Assistance to purchase safety boat.

  • Royal Life Saving NSW – Royal Life Saving NSW will facilitate 10 interactive, face-to-face water safety sessions at local preschools, teaching children how to stay safe in different water ways by recognising dangers, staying with an adult, and responding to a basic emergency.

  • Marine Recsue NSW – Replacement of failing electronic devices and fenders used in rescue vessels.

Category 2 Recipients

  • Communities for Communities Foundation - The project is to provide family friendly entertainment for our community, including various community NFP and sporting group information stalls, mechanical rides, jumping castle, pony rides, petting zoo, a range of music and dance performances from a central stage,

  • Russell Lea Public School P&C - The school fete helps to fundraise for the school to embark on projects that do not receive government funding. This year those projects will include playground enhancements to promote inclusivity for children with disabilities and IT equipment. The Dept of Education does not cover any of these enhancements which will promote inclusivity and equality throughout the community.

  • Lane Cove 12 Foot Sailing Skiff Club - Upgrade of the fire rating of the boat storage areas eastern wall and access door to improve fire egress from L1 for our members and the public.

  • Drummoyne Public School - DPS Community Fete. It is a much-anticipated local annual event that brings together students, families, locals young and old, businesses, Neighbours and friends for a day of community volunteering and celebration. The community share in entertainment, local stage events, rides, food, stalls and a day of much fun, engagement, inclusion and happiness for the community.

  • Drummoyne District Junior Rugby Club - TryRugby project is an opportunity where we hold an event every Friday for 3 weeks (Drummoyne Oval Precinct) for ages 5-12) to give rugby union an opportunity. We encourage all boys and girls in our local Drummoyne Community to come and join our community, in doing so we encourage our kids to have fun whilst keeping fit with their friends. We have professional coaching clinics to teach both players and parents the ins and outs of Rugby.

Drummoyne Sailing Club is committed to fostering a healthier, more inclusive, and connected community through its continued support of these valuable initiatives.