Welcome to DOOLEYS in the Community, where connection, compassion, and community spirit come together.
From funding grassroots programs and local schools to supporting life-changing charities and volunteering on the ground, DOOLEYS is proud to stand beside the people and projects that make Western Sydney thrive. Whether it’s empowering youth, promoting health and wellbeing, or creating safer, more inclusive spaces, we’re here to help our community grow stronger together.
At DOOLEYS, we believe that real impact comes from rolling up our sleeves and getting involved. Every dollar, every partnership, and every volunteer hour is part of our ongoing mission to create a better tomorrow, right here in our own backyard.
Explore our stories, meet our partners, and see how together, we’re making a difference every day.
At DOOLEYS, community is more than just a word, it’s the foundation of everything we do. In 2024–25, we proudly partnered with over 120 local organisations, schools, sporting groups, and charities through funding, partnerships, and hands-on involvement.
While the number of partners we’ve supported has become more focused, this reflects a strategic shift toward deeper, long-term impact. By concentrating our efforts on programs that create lasting change, we’ve strengthened both the scale and quality of our contribution. This year alone, we provided over $1.53 million in ClubGRANTS funding, alongside $404,985 in sponsorships and $288,681 in donations—a testament to our commitment to meaningful community outcomes.
Our support continues to align with our core funding areas: social inclusion and cohesion, health and wellbeing, education and employment, youth development and engagement, and community safety. Along with our new focus points.
DOOLEYS Community Focus
At DOOLEYS we believe that strong, connected communities make for better places to live, work and thrive. Through our community investment and volunteering programs, we aim to respond meaningfully to the most pressing social needs in our local region. Below are our three strategic focus areas, each supported by partnerships and funding initiatives.
Domestic & Family Violence
Domestic and family violence (DFV) represents one of the most significant barriers to safe and sustainable living for many individuals and families in our community. At DOOLEYS, we recognise that supporting prevention, response and recovery initiatives is essential. We commit to partnering with services that help survivors access safe accommodation, counselling, legal support, and pathways to rebuild their lives. By using our resources and influence as a community-focused club, we aim to contribute to a local environment where violence has no place, and victims are supported with compassion and strength.
Key partners include:
Escabags – As an ongoing corporate sponsor, DOOLEYS funds over 500 Escape Bags each year and serves as a stockist, offering these resources to anyone in need. We also proudly support Escabags’ 2025 Gala as a major sponsor and have collaborated with them on the Channel 9 series Helping Hands, raising awareness around domestic and family violence.
For any person experiencing Domestic and Family Violence DOOLEYS is a safe place to pick up an Escape bag
Women’s Housing Company – In partnership with DOOLEYS, the Women’s Housing Company delivers the Purposeful Pathways Program, providing onsite social work support for women escaping domestic violence and homelessness. DOOLEYS has also funded scholarships for women and their children to continue their education, promoting empowerment and long-term independence.
Be Unstoppable Foundation – DOOLEYS has been a long-term partner of the Be Unstoppable Foundation, funding vital domestic violence and mental health programs across the local area. These programs promote resilience, healing and hope for those impacted by trauma.
Homelessness/Cost of Living
Having a safe, secure home is foundational to wellbeing, yet many in our local community face housing instability, crisis accommodation or the risk of homelessness. DOOLEYS recognises that homelessness is intertwined with other issues such as domestic violence, mental health, substance use, and the lack of affordable housing. In our role as a community contributor, we support preventative and early-intervention initiatives to help reduce homelessness, provide support pathways for individuals and families, and promote social resilience.
Key partners include:
Cumberland Council – Working in partnership with Cumberland Council, St Vincent de Paul, and other local organisations, DOOLEYS contributes to coordinated community responses to homelessness. Together, we focus on providing outreach services and strengthening networks of support.
Parramatta Mission – DOOLEYS provides ongoing funding for Parramatta Mission’s Hub Days and expansion, supporting the goal of operating a full-time, five-day-per-week service hub for people experiencing housing instability. We also proudly sponsor Homelessness Week, the annual Christmas Feast, and the distribution of comfort kits to those sleeping rough.
Barnardos – To help address the cost-of-living crisis, DOOLEYS partners with Barnardos to operate a community Food Pantry in Auburn. This initiative provides free groceries to local residents, helping families maintain stability during challenging times.
Social Inclusion
Inclusion means that everyone, regardless of background, ability, culture, age or circumstance, has opportunity, support and connection. DOOLEYS places strong importance on enabling programs and partnerships that break down isolation, foster belonging and support those who might otherwise be excluded from community life.
Key partners include:
St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) – DOOLEYS has been a long-time partner of Vinnies, supporting initiatives from food van services and emergency relief to women’s shelters. Together, we ensure that no one in our community is left behind and that everyone has access to basic needs and social connection.
Forward Ability – Our partnership with Forward Ability has allowed DOOLEYS to fund physical equipment for residents with spinal and neck injuries and to spread joy during the festive season by providing hampers and gifts. These efforts help residents living with disability stay connected and supported.
Ronald McDonald House, Westmead – DOOLEYS has proudly funded rooms at the Westmead Ronald McDonald House for many years, providing families with a home away from home during a child’s hospital stay. We’ve extended our commitment as a Foundation Partner for a new room in the upcoming Westmead Children’s Hospital wing.
If you have any enquiries about the DOOLEYS Community Program, please don’t hesitate to contact our Community Relations team via community@dooleys.com
