Community Partners
At DOOLEYS, we believe true community impact goes far beyond funding. It’s about rolling up our sleeves, building genuine relationships, and working side by side with our partners to create lasting change.
Our partnerships are built on collaboration, trust, and long-term commitment. We don’t just support projects, we invest in people and ideas that make a real difference. By combining our resources, expertise, and shared vision, we ensure that every initiative we’re part of delivers meaningful, measurable, and sustainable outcomes for the community.
From tackling social challenges and supporting health and wellbeing, to empowering youth and strengthening inclusion, our partners play a vital role in helping us make a positive impact where it matters most. Together, we’re creating stronger connections, deeper engagement, and a brighter future for all.
Please click here for a list of DOOLEYS ClubGRANTS partners.
Sydney Children's Hospital Foundation
Since 2003, DOOLEYS Clubs has contributed over $3 million in funding to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead through Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation. DOOLEYS support of an annual research grant & clinical trials continues to help achieve the best possible health outcomes for children living with cancer.
DOOLEYS has also in recent years become a match donor for the foundations annual Christmas appeal, pledging $50,000 per year to the amazing work the foundation is able to accomplish
Be Unstoppable Foundation
The Be Unstoppable Foundation mission is to help cultivate “positive mental health … in adults and kids”. Through evidence-based structured programs, counselling and coaching support, they aim to build resilience, emotional intelligence and wellbeing across schools, workplaces and community settings.
Their program portfolio includes:
“Positive Mental Health” workshops (in-person, online, after hours) for adults.
“Unstoppable Kids” resilience and wellbeing programs for teenagers delivered in schools (Sydney metro & regional via Zoom).
Family-workshops, and “Empowering Women” programs inclusive of children.
Other initiatives such as “Riding for Positive Mental Health” (bike rides + mental health learning) emphasising holistic wellbeing.
At DOOLEYS, we were among the first to invest in the Be Unstoppable Foundation’s vision, recognising early on their potential to create meaningful, positive change in our community. Our partnership is not just about funding—it’s about long-term collaboration: working alongside the Foundation, aligning our efforts, sharing resources and engaging with their programs so they can be deep, sustainable and effective.
Together, we’re supporting their efforts to reach young people, families and adults right here in Western Sydney: empowering them to build resilience, improve mental wellbeing and believe in their capacity to succeed.
Escabags
Escabags is a charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families escaping domestic and family violence. Founded in 2020, the organisation provides free and discreet “Escape Bags” filled with essential items such as toiletries, clothing, and comfort goods to help survivors leave unsafe environments quickly and with dignity.
Each bag is designed to offer immediate relief and a sense of security, available in both Single Adult and Parent & Child options. Beyond providing practical assistance, Escabags also works to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect survivors with support services to help them rebuild their lives safely.
DOOLEYS is proud to stand alongside Escabags as a long-term corporate sponsor and community partner. Through our ongoing support, we help fund more than 500 Escape Bags each year, ensuring they reach those who need them most.
We’re also a public stockist, making Escape Bags accessible to anyone within our venues who may be seeking help. In 2025, DOOLEYS is proud to be the major sponsor of the Escabags Annual Gala and to collaborate on the Helping Hands television series, further amplifying awareness and education around domestic and family violence.
Our partnership is built on shared values of compassion, safety, and empowerment. Together, we’re helping create a community where everyone has the opportunity to feel safe, supported, and seen.
Parramatta Mission
Parramatta Mission is a long-standing community organisation dedicated to transforming lives across Western Sydney. With a proud history of service and compassion, they provide essential support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness, crisis, and hardship. Their Meals Plus Centre in Parramatta delivers hot meals, food parcels, shower and laundry facilities, and case management support, all within a safe, welcoming environment that restores dignity and hope.
Beyond immediate assistance, Parramatta Mission delivers programs focused on mental health recovery, housing support, and pathways to independence, helping people rebuild their lives with confidence and purpose.
DOOLEYS is proud to share a multi-year partnership with Parramatta Mission, reflecting our deep commitment to addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable members of our community.
As part of this partnership, DOOLEYS provides ongoing funding for their Hub Days program and its expansion, helping ensure that those experiencing homelessness can access coordinated support services, social connection, and essential care in one place.
Our support extends beyond funding, our staff have volunteered at key community events, helping serve meals, pack care hampers, and engage directly with those in need. We’ve also proudly sponsored both Homelessness Week and Parramatta Mission’s Christmas initiatives, standing alongside their team to bring warmth and hope to individuals and families during difficult times.
Together, DOOLEYS and Parramatta Mission are building a more connected, compassionate, and resilient community, one where everyone has the opportunity to feel supported, valued, and seen.
