Sydney Interest Groups

Multi-cultural Groups in Sydney NSW Australia Multicultural Groups and Links in Sydney & NSW AfricanOz – An online resource for people of African heritage or those who have an interest in Africa. Austrian Club Sydney Australian Arabic Council – Is committed to human rights and community relations issues affecting the Arabic culture and profile. Australian Jewish Historical… Read More

Writing, Literary and Literature Groups Bondi Writers Group Booranga Writers Centre – At Charles Sturt University. Home of the Wagga Wagga Writers Writers (WWWW). Central West Writers Centre – Based in Orange. Children’s Book Council of Australia – NSW Branch Fellowship of Australian Writers – NSW Branch – Includes regional writers groups around New South… Read More

Model Trains, Model Cars, Model Engineers etc Bankstown Steam Locomotive Society Bathurst Miniature Railway Canberra Society of Model & Experimental Engineers Casino Mini Railway Heathcote Soaring League Inc is the largest Radio Control Soaring Club in the Sydney Metropolitan Area. Members’ primary interest is to fly radio controlled sailpanes, electric sailplanes or oldtimer models. Heritage… Read More

Volunteers are always needed and it is a quick way to make friends.  See also community groups. Amnesty International NSW Bicycle NSW – Needs volunteers to assist with events. Friends of STARTTS (FOS) – An Australian registered charity that supports the work of STARTTS (Services for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors)… Read More

Sydney & NSW Women’s Groups Business & Professional Women’s Club – Provides opportunities for business and professional women to network, access mentors, develop skill sets and participate in forums to discuss issues of concern with likeminded and diverse women. Country Women’s Association of New South Wales was formed in 1922. Members work for the welfare… Read More

Sports News, Associations and Organisations ABC Sports News ABC Cricket News AFL Australian Sports Commission Australian Deaf Sports Federation Coast and Mountain Walkers of NSW Hunter Women’s Rugby Union Inc NSW Swimming Pennant Hills Cricket Club Rugby Union Southern Metropolitan District Bowling Association Sportsworld Indoor Sydney Fish Finder guide to fishing in the Sydney region… Read More

Sydney Support and Networking Groups Amyloidosis Support Groups – US-based. The site publicises all Australian Support meetings. Face to face support groups, resources, phone and guidance. They also have an email support group. Australian Rural Education Centre – AREC’s philosophy is to provide a forum, infrastructure and technical support for education and the exchange of… Read More

Sydney Radio 2BL 702AM – ABC Sydney radio station Bondi FM Eastside Radio 89.7 FM – Not-for-profit community radio station. North Shore Community Radio Station FM99.3 – Run mostly by volunteers. Nova 96.9FM – Contemporary, youth-oriented. Features DJ profiles, programs and links. Triple M – 104.9 FM – On-line stream available through RealPlayer plus music and video clips… Read More

The Astronomical Society of New South Wales – Was founded in 1954. The group holds monthly observation nights at Wiruna. Macarthur Astronomical Society – A group of amateur astronomers based in South Western Sydney. Newcastle Astronomical Society – Hosts observation nights at Macarthur St, Shortland. Northern Sydney Astronomical Society The Royal Society of New South Wales… Read More

Sydney Social Groups Australian Vegetarian Society – Monthly social events Bush Traditions – Aims to promote the playing and enjoyment of Australia’s cultural heritage in word, bush songs, tunes and dances. Harbour City Bears is an inclusive not-for-profit community group for hairy gay men, their admirers and friends. Parents Without Partners – Support and social… Read More

Performing Arts, Music and Drama Armidale Symphony Orchestra Arts Theatre Cronulla Aurora Australis – Hunters Hill. “The chorus sings a cappella, predominantly barbershop arrangements, but we are interested in all kinds of music. Our repertoire contains songs from many eras – pop songs, ballads, barbershop, jazz, Christmas carols, Aussie songs and gospel.” Australian Brandenburg Orchestra… Read More

Public Speaking Australian Speak Easy – A national organisation that provides support for people who stutter. Group meetings are held in most states. Visit the website for a list of group venues. Dynamic North Shore Toastmasters North Sydney Achievers – Toastmasters Club The Penguin Club – Public speaking training for women. See groups in New… Read More

Genealogy and Local History Groups Abermain Heritage Preservation Society – Preserves, prints, records, and teaches the history of the Abermain region, which is located on the South Maitland Coalfield in the Lower Hunter Valley. American Civil War Roundtable of Australia  – NSW Chapter Anglican Diocese of Sydney Archives Archive of Australian Judaica Armidale Family History… Read More

Lawn Bowls Sydney & NSW Once seen as the sport of old people, lawn bowls is increasingly popular with younger players in Australia. Many clubs run barefoot bowls sessions for informal players. Lawn Bowls Associations The Royal New South Wales Bowling Association Lawn Bowls Clubs Sydney Alexandria Erskineville Bowling Club Ashfield Bowling Club Asquith Bowling… Read More

Fishing Clubs in NSW Australian National Sport Fishing Association (NSW Branch) Echuca and Moama Sport Fishing Club Eden Sport & Gaming Fishing Club Hawkesbury Nepean Bass Anglers Association (HNBAA) Kuringai Hornsby Angling and Casting Club Inc (KHACC) Lakeside Fly Fishing Club Port Hacking Game Fishing Club Sydney Game Fishing Sydney Fly Rodders Sydney Metropolitan Division… Read More

Food and Wine Groups in Sydney and NSW Border Wine & Food Society – Albury-Wodonga group that meets the second Monday of each month.  A member of the Federation of Wine & Food Societies of Australia. Cake Decorators Guild of New South Wales – Meet once a month for demonstrations or workshops on sugarcraft, the… Read More

Dance Societies and Groups in Sydney, NSW Bush Traditions – Aims to promote the playing and enjoyment of Australia’s cultural heritage in word, bush songs, tunes and dances. Harp Irish Set Dancers Sydney Irish Ceili Dancers Northern Beaches Eisteddfod Pasion Flamenco Dance Studio Sydney Scots on the Rocks Scottish country dancing in the heart of… Read More

Environmental Groups Sydney and New South Wales Bankstown Orchid Society The Berry Garden Club at the Berry Gardens. Bromeliad Society of Australia Byron Environment Centre Community Greening – Part of the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust. This organisation aims to to develop community gardens in public housing estates and on unused public land. Cactus… Read More

Sydney Community Groups Addison Rd Centre – A non-profit community centre.Ballina District Community Services Association – The BDCSA aims to provide up to date information on a broad range of community services available in Ballina Shire. Centrehouse – A not-for-profit Community Arts & Leisure Centre providing Adults and Kids classes including printmaking, pottery, painting &… Read More

NSW Costume & Re-enactment Groups The Black Ravens are a steel weapons medieval reenactment group. We have a nominal 14th century European focus, and have members with interests ranging from the dark ages to the 17th century. Danelaw Medieval Fighting Society Inc one of Australia’s longest running independent Re-enactment groups, claiming a long and glorious… Read More

Car and Auto Clubs in Sydney and New South Wales Alfa Romeo Owners Club of Australia Austin Healey Owners’ Club NSW British and European Automobile Club (Southern Highlands NSW) Buick Car Club NSW Central Coast British Car Club Chrysler Restorers Club Sydney The Citroën Car Club of NSW Classic and Vintage Motor Club of Eurobadalla… Read More

Children and Young People (for and about) Centrehouse – A not-for-profit Community Arts and Leisure Centre in Lane Cove. Girl Guides NSW Branch Manly Musical Society – Youth theatre group. North Sydney Community Centre – Playgroups and after school care. PCYC NSW Playgroup Association of New South Wales Powerhouse Youth Theatre (PYT) – Theatre company… Read More

Church and Religious Groups Anglican Diocese of Sydney Australian Tibetan Buddhist Centre The Baha’i Faith in Australia Buddhist Library and Meditation Centre Mahsiddha Kadampa Buddhist Centre is located in Bondi Junction. The centre provides a facility where people can learn about meditation and the Buddhist way of life. They hold meditation drop in classes in… Read More

Animals and Animal Welfare in Sydney and New South Wales Alaskan Malamute Rehoming Aid Aust is a small group of volunteers based in NSW, Victoria and SA with a love and understanding of alaskan malamutes. We assist with the rehoming of Alaskan Malamutes in need all over Australia Avicultural Society of NSW Establish your own… Read More

Art and Craft Groups in Sydney and New South Wales Accessible Arts Peak arts and disability organisation for New South Wales, Accessible Arts promotes and provides opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in arts and cultural activities either as audience members; through attending galleries, theatres, museums and festivals; or as participants in art, drama… Read More