“ISWA helped me find safe accommodation and connected my children with a holiday program. I finally felt like someone listened.”
Aisha
Crisis & family violence support · Bankstown
Our impact
The year in numbers
Measurable outcomes for our community
Figures are drawn from program registrations, attendance records and participant feedback collected across Bankstown, Canterbury and surrounding LGAs. Exact counts are updated annually; some values are rounded estimates where individual records are still being consolidated.
2,000+
Community contacts supported since 2016
7
Core program streams delivered
10+
Years serving Greater Sydney communities
100+
Volunteer hours contributed each month
High
of surveyed participants report increased social connection after attending ISWA activities.
Strong
majority of women supported through our DFV pathway are referred to or access further specialist services.
60+
young people regularly engaged in youth, sports and creative expression programs each year.
Community voices
Stories from those we support
Names changed to protect privacy. Shared with permission.
“The job readiness program gave me confidence and the practical skills I needed. I'm now working part-time and studying.”
Priya
Job readiness graduate · Wiley Park
“My son loves the holiday program. He's made friends and tried activities we couldn't otherwise afford.”
Lin
Parent · Canterbury
Funded & supported by
Backed by government and community partners
ISWA's programs are made possible through grants, local council partnerships and the generosity of our community. We are committed to transparency and accountability in everything we deliver.
Partner with us →- Department of Social Services (CCSP)
- Canterbury–Bankstown Council
- Multicultural NSW
- Local schools & community centres
Our growth
Indicative program funding trend (in $’000s) since 2021 — rising sharply into 2023 as new grants commenced, then tapering as fixed-term funding concluded.
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Our year in pictures
Photos from ISWA activities and community events over the past year.
World Without Walls
Cross-cultural connection sessions bringing neighbours together across language and background.
Batting for Well-being
Community cricket and sport sessions supporting physical activity and mental wellbeing.
Unstoppable You / AromaQi
Women's confidence, self-care and wellbeing workshops.
Media Literacy Workshop
Helping young people and parents navigate online media safely and critically.
Community Connect Day
An open community day linking residents with local services and each other.
Tuning into Teens
Evidence-based parenting sessions on emotional coaching for teenagers.
Volunteers Expo
Celebrating and recruiting the volunteers who make ISWA's programs possible.
ISWA Eid Market
A community market celebrating Eid with local stallholders, families and food.
Drive Forward
Supporting women to gain their NSW driver licence and greater independence.
Homework Help
After-school tutoring and study support for local school students.
Dementia Workshop
Awareness and carer-support sessions for older community members and their families.
Swim to Thrive
Water-safety and swimming sessions building skills and confidence.
Indoor Climbing
Youth indoor climbing sessions building teamwork, resilience and fitness.