News & events
Here is where you will find all the latest BCWS news and details about coming events. We also post news and events updates on our social media accounts.
Angela the Amazon Star!
Congratulations to our lovely volunteer Angela, who works for Amazon and was recently chosen by the company for their “Amazon Stars” program. This program recognises staff who contribute their time to the community.
Read more and watch the video at: https://www.aboutamazon.com.au/news/workplace/amazon-stars-its-rewarding-to-see-the-smiles-on-their-faces
December 2022 monthly eNews
Read our newsletter full of news and events, which was sent on 21 December 2022. To subscribe, use the newsletter subscription form at the bottom of this page!
Opening hours over the holiday period
- Inner West Meals on Wheels and Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service will be operating on all days except public holidays
- Inner West Family Support Service will not be available from 28 December 2022 until 9 January 2023
Support is always available
If you require urgent assistance please consider the following options:
- Emergencies: call 000
- Domestic violence: call the DV Hotline on 1800 656 463
- Life crisis support: call Lifeline on 131 114 or for ATSI call: 13YARN on 139 276
- Sexual assault and domestic and family violence: call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
- Mental health: call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
From all of us at BCWS/CABL, we wish you and your family a safe, healthy and happy festive season and we look forward to seeing you again in 2023.
November 2022 monthly eNews
Read our newsletter full of news and events, which was sent on 28 November 2022. To subscribe, use the newsletter subscription form at the bottom of this page!
October 2022 monthly eNews
Read our newsletter full of news and events, which was sent on 12th September 2022. To subscribe, use the newsletter subscription form at the bottom of this page!
A new name for BCWS
Burwood Community Welfare Services (BCWS) is going through the process of changing our name! Our organisation will become known as Community Action for Better Living (CABL).
This will be the fourth time the organisation has changed its name since its establishment in 1967 as it continues to adapt to the changing world around us. We now serve an area much wider than just Burwoodand, rather than a focus on welfare, we deliver actions that support individuals and families and build community capacity to enable people, especially those who are experiencing difficulties, to live better lives. We remain committed to using our resources to provide the highest possible quality of service to the community of the Inner West.
The name change process is quite slow, involving a number of steps, including notifying a range of government agencies and developing new branding that can be used in all our communications. So for the next couple of months you will still see the name BCWS alongside the new name CABL.
We are aiming for a CABL launch event in late November/early December that will include the release of a new strategic plan for the coming years, so please keep an eye out for details in future newsletters, on social media and on our website.
September 2022 monthly eNews
Read our newsletter full of news and events, which was sent on 12th September 2022. To subscribe, use the newsletter subscription form at the bottom of this page!
Welfare Relief Assistance Programs
BCWS is not currently providing Welfare Relief Assistance Programs. If you require assistance of this kind, please contact us
Phone: (02) 9744 1866
Email: info@bcws.org.au
and our team can refer you to other local services.
COVID-19 information
Up-to-date information and resources on COVID-19 can be found on the following websites:
- For information on COVID-19 in NSW go to www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
- For information and resources for individuals and businesses in NSW go to www.services.nsw.gov.au/covid-19
- NSW Health provides information at www.health.nsw.gov.au/infectious/covid-19
- The Australian Government provides information on COVID-19 at www.australia.gov.au/covid19vaccines
To ensure the safety of clients, staff and volunteers at BCWS, we continue to follow the advice and requirements of NSW Health.
Neighbourhood Centre limited opening hours
Burwood Community Welfare Service is open for limited hours. The public can drop in and visit us at 2 Wyatt Avenue (entrance on Weldon Street) during the following times:
- Tuesdays 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm
- Thursdays 9.00 am to 12.00 noon
During these hours our staff will be available to discuss your needs and how we may be of assistance.
Mask-wearing and hand sanitising will be encouraged.
Please note that our preference is still for booked appointments wherever possible. To book an appointment call 9744 1866 or email info@bcw.org.au
Support is always available
If you require urgent assistance please consider the following options:
- Emergencies: call 000
- Domestic violence: call the DV Hotline on 1800 656 463
- Life crisis support: call Lifeline on 131 114 or for ATSI call: 13YARN on 139 276
- Sexual assault and domestic and family violence: call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732
- Mental health: call the Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511
Archive of monthly eNews 2022
We'd love to hear from you
Please contact our team at any time:
Address: 2 Wyatt Avenue Burwood NSW 2134
Phone: (02) 9744 1866
Email: info@bcws.org.au
We acknowledge and pay respects to the First Nations People of Australia, the land in which we live and work. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of Aboriginal people and pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Hours of operation
Neighbourhood Centre
Tuesdays 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Thursdays 9.00am to 12.00pm
Family Support Service
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 1:00pm
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Meals on Wheels
Concord office
Monday - Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Domestic Violence Service
Monday - Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
The services provided by BCWS are proudly funded by:
