Inner West Neighbour Aid

We loved welcoming residents and carers from Goondee Aged Care Strathfield to our 5 Senses Garden, where they explored the scented herbs, flowers, and foliage, sparking conversation and story sharing within the group 🌱
Designed to bring sensory joy and connection, the 5 Senses Garden is a place where people of all ages, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities can come together and enjoy nature- it was wonderful to see the garden fulfilling that purpose on such a beautiful day 🌼💚

At our final Living Well with Dementia session, clients and local preschoolers came together for a special intergenerational upcycled art workshop, with many pieces set to be featured in our upcoming Shining the Light exhibition 🎨✨
A highlight of the day was one of our clients leading the children in an interactive bubble-blowing song, bringing smiles and laughter to all 🫧

A long-neglected backyard got the full Help At Home lawn mowing treatment ✨
Living alone and no longer able to keep up with the gardening, our client was overjoyed to see their outdoor space restored to its former glory 🌿

Need help in the garden and receiving Support at Home funding, or a self-funded retiree living in the Inner West? Call 02 9799 5099 to book in with our trusted HAH team 📞

Another great session of Trolley Talk with our fantastic volunteer helpers from Ashfield Boys High School 🛒
Our clients love getting out to do their shopping with some extra help on hand- and we love seeing the connections and smiles along the way ✨

Our final celebration for National Volunteer Week 🌸
We loved brunching with some of our amazing volunteers in the beautiful 5 Senses Garden- and we finally got some sunshine ☀️

Thank you to every volunteer who gives their time, care, and energy to our Inner West community, we appreciate you every day!

Not sure which Neighbour Aid health & wellbeing program is right for you?
With activities designed for seniors of all fitness levels, there’s something for everyone- from staying active and boosting memory to social connection and creative expression ✨

Programs run almost every day of the week and are a great way to keep moving, meet new people, and support overall wellbeing 😌
Know someone aged 65+ looking to get more active? Give us a call on 02 9799 5099 to find out more!

Congratulations to our incredible volunteers who were recognised for their dedication to the community at the Burwood Council Volunteer Recognition Awards for 2026 🌟

🏆 Our Garden Aid team was recognised for Volunteer Team of the Year
🏆 Volunteer Nilima nominated for Senior Volunteer of the Year
🏆 Student volunteers Riley and Al from Rivendell School were nominated for Young Volunteer of the Year- and Riley took home the award!

We are so proud to have you all on our team- thank you for the care, kindness and time you give to our Inner West community every day 💜

Sharing coffee and building community 🫶
A lovely trip to Matinee Coffee in Marrickville with our clients, who enjoyed great company, warm conversations, and a welcoming space ☕️

What makes volunteering so rewarding? ✨
We asked some of our volunteers to share their favourite part of being involved with Inner West Neighbour Aid- and their answers say it all 🫶

Happy National Volunteer Week! 💜

This week, we celebrate and thank all our incredible volunteers for the time, care, and kindness you give to our Inner West community each day. Whether you are supporting programs, visiting clients, dog walking, gardening, or simply offering a friendly conversation, your contribution makes a real difference in people’s lives.

We are so grateful for your ongoing support and proud to work alongside such compassionate and dedicated people whose values align with ours 🫶