Our Place, Our Woollahra
Celebrating connection, culture and belonging for everyone in Woollahra.
Our Place, Our Woollahra is a community program, funded by Woollahra Council in partnership with Holdsworth, to build connection across the community.
This program works towards three goals:
- Inclusion
- Participation
- Recognition
A place for everyone
Woollahra is home to people of every age, culture, ability and background, from families who’ve lived here for generations to migrants, international students and new arrivals still finding their feet. Our Place, Our Woollahra works with First Nations communities, the Jewish community, faith-based communities, the LGBTIQA+ community, people living with disability, people living with dementia and their carers, and young families, giving this community practical ways to meet, share stories and build friendships across generations.
Inclusion
A community only works when everyone in it can take part. Racism, discrimination and exclusion still stand in the way for many people in Woollahra, Our Place, Our Woollahra runs Anti-Racism and Respect workshops, “Know Your Rights” sessions on identifying, responding to and reporting discrimination, and intercultural education, storytelling and inclusive arts programs so that identity, ability or background is never the reason someone is left out.
Participation
Our Place, Our Woollahra brings different generations together, pairing older residents with young families through shared activities and everyday connection. The program also works with residents, including new migrants and international students, to open up more ways to take part in community life and local decision-making, so people have a say in shaping the place they live.
Recognition
Every culture, identity and story in Woollahra deserves to be seen and celebrated. Our Place, Our Woollahra makes space for that, through storytelling, shared celebration and public recognition of the histories and traditions that shape the area, including First Nations culture and history, and days of significance for the LGBTIQA+ community such as Mardi Gras, IDAHOBIT and Wear It Purple Day.
Events and initiatives
Connect, create and celebrate
Our Place, Our Woollahra offers many ways to take part, from volunteering and workshops to celebrating the diversity of our community. Choose a card below to find out more.
100 People of Woollahra
Portraits that celebrate the people who make our community.
Come As You Are workshops
Inclusive workshops where everyone is welcome.
Diversity Spotlights
Local stories that celebrate diversity across Woollahra
Grandfriends
Sessions where older people and young families meet, play and learn together.
Know Your Rights
Practical sessions on your rights and where to find support.
Our Place, Our Woollahra Festival
An annual event celebrating the cultures and stories of Woollahra.
Working Party
A group of locals who share ideas to help make Woollahra more inclusive.
