RWCommunity – Amplified ‘Empowering Change, Amplifying Impact’

With a 63-year foundation deeply rooted in the local community, Revesby Workers’ Club has grown from modest beginnings into one of Sydney’s leading community hubs. Over the decades, the Club has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of its members and the broader community—expanding its services and supporting a wide range of programs through both Club-led initiatives and annual ClubGRANTS contributions.

This strong tradition of community engagement was shaped by the Club’s early leaders, including Brien Higgs, a founding member who served in numerous leadership roles, from Secretary Manager to President. In his founding document How Our Club Got Started, Higgs wrote of the welfare challenges faced by the area:

“In a working-class area there will always be incidences of hardship occurring caused by sickness, death or unemployment …the formation of a club was deemed to be the answer.”

That vision remains at the heart of the Club’s mission today. As the community continues to grow and diversify, so too does the need for inclusive, accessible, and responsive services. In recognition of these shifting needs, Revesby Workers’ Club has launched a bold new initiative: RWCommunity – AMPLIFIED: Empowering Change, Amplifying Impact.

Developed within the Club’s emerging Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework, RWCommunity – AMPLIFIED, represents a significant step forward in community investment. From 2025, the Club will commit an additional 10% of its annual profits—beyond existing ClubGRANTS funding—towards impactful projects that align with its core values and strategic priorities.

This new funding stream has been purposefully designed to be flexible, inclusive, and needs-driven, enabling support for programs that may fall outside traditional funding criteria but nonetheless deliver meaningful outcomes. Key focus areas include:

Supporting vulnerable community members—including families, children, youth, and older adults—experiencing domestic violence, homelessness, or social isolation.
Improving disability inclusion by enhancing access, promoting awareness, and supporting carers and service providers.
Ongoing support of First Nations communities through initiatives that promote cultural education, visibility, and employment opportunities.
Advancing education across all life stages to encourage lifelong learning and social connection.
Promoting holistic health and wellbeing, with an emphasis on both physical and mental health support services.

Whether addressing social disadvantage, expanding access to education and health services, or strengthening the voices of First Nations peoples, RWCommunity – AMPLIFIED reaffirms Revesby Workers’ Club’s enduring commitment to support those in need. Since January RWCommunity: AMPLIFIED has already invested over $280,000 across a range of initiatives:

Grassroots sports: $15,000 in support both within and beyond our local area. These funds have provided much-needed financial stability to clubs such as Brooklyn Soccer Club, local club Revesby Rovers, helping them continue to engage young people and develop community sport.
Community Relief Services: $25,000 to Georges River Life Care, an organisation that delivers critical relief and welfare services to vulnerable individuals across South-West Sydney. 40% of those supported by the organisation come from within the Canterbury-Bankstown community. This donation will help fund their community relief program, enabling the delivery of over 5,000 food hampers to those most in need.
Youth Services: $15,000 to the Lugarno Girl Guides to assist with urgent repairs to their scout hall. This funding will ensure the facility remains safe and accessible for the many local community members who use it regularly.

These are just a few of the many projects which RWCommunity: AMPLIFIED will support through this expanded community commitment.

If you have a project or idea that aligns with these values and you’re seeking support to bring it to life, visit https://rwc.org.au/rwcommunity/ or contact our team at community@rwc.org.au.

2025-2026 RWCommunity Amplified Program and Guidelines

Revesby Workers’ Club Donates $75,000 to Support NSW Flood Recovery Efforts

In response to the devastating floods that impacted communities across New South Wales in May 2025, Revesby Workers’ Club has committed $75,000 to support recovery efforts. This contribution includes a $25,000 donation to Disaster Relief Australia (DRA), a veteran-led volunteer organisation leading vital recovery work in the region, and $50,000 to assist the Taree Sailos Club (Taree Aquatic Club), which suffered close to $1.5 million in damages during the floods. This support is part of a broader ClubsNSW initiative, ‘Clubs Helping Clubs,’ which unites the club industry to assist affected community clubs across the state. So far, local clubs have raised $280,500 through the initiative, with contributions continuing to grow.

The May 2025 floods caused widespread devastation across NSW’s Mid North Coast and Hunter regions, submerging homes, farmland, and vital infrastructure. Entire communities were cut off, with tens of thousands stranded at the height of the disaster. A state of emergency was declared, triggering a large-scale recovery response to support impacted communities. Despite significant rescue efforts, several lives were lost, and thousands of properties were left damaged—many beyond repair. This disaster has added to the ongoing strain on regional communities still rebuilding from previous extreme weather events.

Scott Bennetts, CEO of Revesby Workers’ Club, stated:

“Our Board of Directors recognises the importance of swift and effective action in times of crisis. By supporting the flood recovery efforts, we aim to ensure that affected communities receive the necessary resources and assistance to recover and thrive once again.”

Peter Hemingway, Secretary Manager of Taree Sailos Club, expressed his gratitude:

“The support from Revesby Workers’ Club and the broader ClubsNSW community has been overwhelming. This generous donation will significantly aid our recovery efforts and help us rebuild stronger than before.”

ClubsNSW CEO Rebecca Riant also commended the industry’s role in supporting communities through times of crisis:

“At the height of the flood emergency, there were 15 official evacuation centres — 12 of which were located in clubs. These clubs shut down their operations to focus solely on looking after those who had fled their homes. We heard stories of club employees searching for vital medication for evacuees and helping nursing homes and hospitals to transport vulnerable patients. As always, clubs went above and beyond.”

How You Can Help

If you would like to contribute to the ongoing recovery efforts, donations can be made directly to Disaster Relief Australia and the Taree Sailos Club (Taree Aquatic Club) via the links below:

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