WELCOME TO LIVERPOOL
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of country
Aboriginal people have lived in NSW for more than 40,000 years. Council acknowledges and values the contributions made by our local Aboriginal community and recognises their rich cultural identity.
LIVERPOOL MOVING
forward
Over the next decade, Liverpool’s growth will continue to outpace much of Greater Sydney. Our city will welcome more than 71,000 new residents in the decade to 2031, and projections suggest the economy will grow alongside this population growth.
We can optimise this growth to deliver deep and enduring benefits for Liverpool residents, businesses and other stakeholders.
Inclusive and sustainable growth will:
• Provide residents and workers with greater choice in accessing stable, quality work that is close to where they live;
• Reduce inequality across the community, leading to healthier communities and even greater wellbeing;
• Uplift the vibrant, diverse community that is key to the city’s success; and
• Focus on opportunities for future generations by fostering sustainability, innovation, and supporting new and emerging jobs.
We will focus on what the community has said. The city’s future should be inclusive and sustainable growth that benefits the whole community.
Focusing on competitive advantages in the health, education, freight and logistics and manufacturing industries can bring wealth and a diversity of opportunities. These industries can then boost population-serving industries such as hospitality, construction, and retail.
This requires Council to leverage the building blocks already in place so over the next 10 years, it invests and plans wisely, targeting its efforts and investment where it is most likely to maximise benefits for all the community.
ASHCROFT
AUSTRAL
BADGERYS CREEK
BRINGELLY
BUSBY
CARNES HILL
CARTWRIGHT
CASULA
CECIL HILLS
CECIL PARK
CHIPPING NORTON
DENHAM COURT
EDMONDSON PARK
ELIZABETH HILLS
GREEN VALLEY
GREENDALE
HAMMONDVILLE
HECKENBERG
HINCHINBROOK
HOLSWORTHY
HORNINGSEA PARK
HOXTON PARK
KEMPS CREEK
LEN WATERS ESTATE
LEPPINGTON
LIVERPOOL
LUDDENHAM
LURNEA
MIDDLETON GRANGE
MILLER
MOOREBANK
MOUNT PRITCHARD
PLEASURE POINT
PRESTONS
ROSSMORE
SADLEIR
SILVERDALE
VOYAGER POINT
WALLACIA
WARWICK FARM
WATTLE GROVE
WEST HOXTON
Liverpool City Council provides and manages services for the community in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA). This includes a broad range of services from waste management, traffic and city planning through to local roads maintenance, community facilities and building applications.
To find out about our full range of services visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Liverpool is a dynamic, multicultural and rapidly growing city. It has evolved into a thriving hub with a rich cultural history and a diverse community. The city has a wide range of amenities, including excellent schools, medical facilities, and shopping centres, making it an attractive choice for families and professionals alike.
The area’s transportation network is well-developed, with easy access to the M5 motorway, a train station with frequent services to Sydney, and bus routes that connect Liverpool to surrounding suburbs.
The soon-to-open Western Sydney International Airport brings with it a host of opportunities, including easy travel and thousands of potential job opportunities.
Liverpool is also known for its green spaces and recreational facilities such as the expansive Western Sydney Parklands, offering residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The suburb is home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, and cultural venues, reflecting its diverse population.
In recent years, Liverpool has seen significant investment in infrastructure and development, making it one of the most desirable places to live in Sydney’s Southwest. Whether you’re looking for a place with good schools, affordable housing, or easy access to the city, Liverpool offers a balanced lifestyle and strong community spirit.
Mayor Ned Mannoun Liverpool City Council
councillors
Councillors decide how the city is run.
They listen to the issues and ideas of residents and community groups and make strategic and policy decisions.
The Mayor chairs Council meetings, which are usually held once a month, and represents Council on formal occasions.
Councillors are elected every four years.
The current Council was elected in October 2024.
The Mayor is popularly elected for a four-year term. Liverpool is divided into North and South wards. To find out more, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/councillors
CONTACT YOUR COUNCILLORS
NORTH WARD
DEPUTY MAYOR
PETER HARLE
0412 736 956
CllrHarle@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR
RICHARD AMMOUN
0477 217 039
CllrAmmoun@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR MATTHEW HARTE
0492 055 322
CllrHarte@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR
MIRA IBRAHIM
0448 120 543
CllrIbrahim@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR
SAM KARNIB
0475 000 139
CllrKarnibs@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
WARD
COUNCILLOR EMMANUEL ADJEI
0419 880 619
CllrAdjei@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR DR BETTY GREEN
0488 217 029
CllrGreen@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR FIONA MACNAUGHT
0487 217 061
CllrMacnaught@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR ETHAN MONAGHAN
0400 672 980
CllrMonaghan@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
COUNCILLOR PETER RISTEVSKI
0488 927 927
CllrRistevski@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
SOUTH
LIVERPOOL city council
Welcome to Liverpool City Council, one of the largest in NSW. It serves a rapidly growing and diverse community and is responsible for providing a range of services and facilities, including infrastructure development, public health, education, and recreational opportunities. The council works to promote economic growth, sustainability, and social inclusion while enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Through strategic planning, community engagement, and innovation, Liverpool City Council aims to create a vibrant, connected city that meets the needs of its diverse population.
COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN
We have set ourselves a ten-year community influenced strategic plan with four strong core ambitions. Working within the plan means enhanced decision-making, improves service delivery, promotes sustainable growth, increases civic engagement, and ensures our policies reflect the aspirations of the community for the future.
Healthy, Inclusive, Fair
Our community wants a healthy, inclusive and engaging city that is integral to their way of life in Liverpool. This strategic objective focuses on social connections which foster a sense of belonging and the ability to create harmonious communities.
Liveable, Sustainable, Resilient
Our community wants a high-quality liveable city that is affordable, well planned, embraces new technologies, offers an improved transport network and protects and values the city’s natural environment to accommodate future generations. The need for a resilient city to meet the challenges brought on by uncertainties of climate change and natural disasters was also a community priority.
Evolving, Prosperous, Innovative
Our community wants a vibrant, thriving and strong local economy with local employment opportunities for all. All stakeholders need to work towards delivering a robust economy, improve and maintain Liverpool’s road networks and infrastructure to attract a diversity of business opportunities and promote Liverpool on an international level to create a place that offers great liveability and access to services.
Visionary, Leading, Responsible
This strategic objective focuses on placing customer satisfaction, innovation and best practice at the centre of Council operations. Council seeks to deliver its services in such a manner that it remains financially sustainable and transparent, strategically manages its assets and resources, demonstrates a comprehensive governance framework and embraces Smart City initiatives by improving digital connectivity and smart technology.
ORGANISATIONAL VALUES
Organisational values guide decision-making by ensuring actions align with core principles, promoting consistency, ethical behaviour, and longterm goals. We plan to be:
Ambitious
Means we unlock our true potential by being innovative; setting and delivering on bold targets and learning new skills.
Authentic
Means we can be ourselves at work and we treat others with kindness and respect.
Collaborative
Means we work together on common goals and challenges, share ideas, and seek input from our stakeholders.
Courageous
Means we ask tough questions, take calculated risks, own up to mistakes, and constructively resolve challenges we face.
Decisive
Means we are confident in our abilities and empowered to make timely and informed choices. We back ourselves and each other.
Generous
Means we take the time to share our knowledge, skills and resources with each other and the community.
OUR home
Liverpool is the heart of South West Sydney comprising 42 city, suburban and rural suburbs covering 306 square kilometres. The Darug (Dharug) and Dharawal (Tharawal) nations are the Aboriginal traditional custodians of the land which forms the City of Liverpool and is now home to more than 250,000 people from more than
150 diverse backgrounds, making it one of the most diverse areas in Sydney. Our vibrant city is welcoming over 20,000 new residents to Liverpool each year.
Council continues to provide a variety of services to its diverse population to build a rich fabric of connected residents.
WARDS OF LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
DYNAMIC
liverpool
Liverpool is truly a dynamic city on the rise. Anchored by a vibrant CBD to the east and a new 24-hour international airport to the west, Liverpool is the strategic commercial centre of Southwest Sydney and the go-to destination for businesses seeking to expand.
Liverpool hosts around 200,000 high-skill jobs across aerospace and defence, manufacturing, healthcare, freight and logistics, agribusiness, education, and research industries.
Liverpool CBD is a major international gateway with an unrivalled location between Greater Sydney’s two airports.
A state-of-the-art facility Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility in Bradfield City Centre will enable the manufacturing industry to drive productivity improvements and utilise innovative technology.
ECONOMIC
development
OUR FIVE PILLARS
Liverpool City Council has identified five goals to ensure the development and progress of the city. We call them our five pillars:
ATTRACT AND SUPPORT BUSINESS
With more than 26,000 businesses registered in the Liverpool LGA, we’ll work to ensure they thrive and grow. This is about more jobs for more people. Over half of these businesses operate as sole-traders, and 43% are small businesses employing fewer than 20 workers, speaking to the entrepreneurial spirit that Liverpool was founded upon.
LOCAL JOBS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE
We know that residents are better off socially, economically and environmentally when they can find work closer to where they live. This is about lifestyle – we want more of the 64% of residents who have to leave the city for work to get jobs close to home. The community tells us they want to work closer to home and if they work in the area, they’ll spend money here too – a win-win for the economy as more jobs are created across all sectors that rely on local activity, such as hospitality, retail, and services.
INNOVATION AND EDUCATION
Anchored by the Liverpool Innovation Precinct and the tertiary education sector (including Western Sydney University, the University of Wollongong, University of NSW, Notre Dame and a future multiuniversity campus in the Aerotropolis precinct), Liverpool is building a reputation for excellence in innovation, research and smart city thinking. TAFE NSW has a strong presence, along with private and industry-based training providers, enabling good access to a range of qualifications and training in the CBD.
GLOBAL LINKS AND CONNECTIONS
Liverpool will soon be one of the best connected centres in the world and is already well served by major transport corridors.
Sitting between Sydney International and the future Western Sydney International airports, with easy access to National Intermodal Moorebank Terminal, M7, M5 and future M12, Liverpool offers geographic advantages for freight, logistics, advanced manufacturing and transport industries
A THRIVING CITY OF CULTURE AND COLLABORATION
Liverpool is recognised as a key strategic centre and has long held a role in Western Sydney as a city of collaboration, where business, government, culture and major services support a broad catchment. This benefits the community and attracts new residents, business, and investment to Liverpool. We’ll continue to promote Liverpool as a great place to do business as we create an increasingly vibrant, thriving City.
OUR
city
Liverpool Innovation Precinct
The Liverpool Innovation Precinct (LIP) provides high-value health, education, research, and advanced manufacturing jobs for the community.
The Precinct reflects the dynamism driving the growth of the Liverpool CBD, drawing together:
• Liverpool Hospital;
• Ingham Research Institute;
• University of Wollongong campus;
• Western Sydney University campus;
• TAFE NSW campus, and
• Public and private schools.
These groups collaborate with a shared vision for innovation, sharing of facilities and a passionate belief in Liverpool as a lead location in health and education.
The Precinct is anchored by Liverpool Public Hospital, Australia’s largest standalone hospital. Liverpool Hospital was one of Australia’s first public hospitals to develop a program for assessing and researching Robotic Surgery. This led to the establishment of the Ingham Institute’s centre for Robotics and Health Technologies.
Liverpool will be an international hub of medical excellence research and education, attracting and retaining the best talent from Australia and overseas.
University City
Liverpool is a university city with a strong education precinct including the University of Wollongong, Western Sydney University, the University of NSW, TAFE NSW and growing interest from other tertiary providers such as Notre Dame University, which has signed a MOU with Council to develop the fifth university campus in Liverpool.
Liverpool has seen this in action—our Higher Education Centre has brought an influx of university students and greater life and vibrancy to the CBD, activating Liverpool’s streets and enhancing our nighttime economy. Our young population ensures there is a strong pipeline of future students.
OUR
Workers in the Liverpool CBD enjoy a range of high-quality cafes and restaurants, shops, public parks and more: all within seven minutes’ walk of the train station.
WORK
Liverpool’s well-established health precinct is complemented by rapidly growing education and government sectors and its proximity to Western Sydney International Aiport.
SHOP
Liverpool is shopping central, boasting the Westfield, Orange Grove, Macquarie Mall –Liverpool Plaza retail spaces. They combine to create a rich, diverse city centre shopping experience.
STUDY
Five major universities and TAFE NSW open doors to the word of higher learning.
EAT
Liverpool is home to people from 150 nations. Much of their food and culture can be experienced in our streets.
HEAL
General practitioners, specialist practitioners and allied health professionals are all within easy walking distance.
CIVIC EVENTS AND CITIZENSHIP
ceremonies
Civic Events
To fulfil Liverpool City Council’s civic objectives, the Civic Events team delivers various events and ceremonial functions as well as openings of Council facilities and other receptions or functions.
Ceremonial Functions
A ceremonial function is a small official event coordinated by Council in honour of a special day or an achievement. This can include, for example, functions such as a flag-raising ceremony or ribbon cutting for an official opening, turning of the sod to mark any official opening or a commemoration plaque.
Citizenship Ceremonies
Liverpool City Council is proud to host Citizenship ceremonies on behalf of the Australian Government. Each year we welcome hundreds of people who have decided to call Australia home. It is a cause for celebration and congratulations.
Invitees include all Councillors, Members of Parliament, Chief Executive Officer and Council Directors. All Citizenship ceremonies are conducted in accordance with the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code. The Presiding Officer is the person who has been authorised in writing by the Australian Government to confer citizenship such as the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chief Executive Officer, or Member of Parliament.
The Civic Program includes but is not limited to:
• Australia Day Awards;
• ANZAC Day Dawn Service and Remembrance Day Commemoration;
• Order of Liverpool Awards/Liverpool’s Birthday;
• Park Openings; and
• Capital work openings/launches.
CULTURAL
venues
The Cultural Venues and Events unit promotes cultural and community engagement in Liverpool through programming, events, activations, and services.
It enhances Liverpool’s cultural fabric, positioning it as a vibrant and welcoming hub for both the community and visitors.
Programs reflect community interests by engaging broader creative industries such as fashion, photography, gastronomy, film, music, and digital media.
There will be a focus on digital art and virtual experiences to attract diverse audiences, particularly families, with dedicated children’s galleries.
Cultural venues are also available for hire by local community groups, government, corporate organisations, and residents. Major Events deliver various community, business, and large-scale events and festivals throughout the year, offering strategic advice and event consultation to support civic events and new Council facilities.
A highlight is the Experience the World series, culturally-focused festivals located predominately in our CBD, celebrating Liverpool’s rich diversity and promoting cross-cultural appreciation.
Other major events include New Year’s Eve, Australia Day, NAIDOC, and monthly Suburban Family Fun Days.
Sonja Carmichael and Elisa Jane Carmichael Dabiyil Bajara (Water Footprints), 2021
EXPERIENCE
the world
The Experience the World series of events reflects Liverpool’s diversity and celebrates its rich multicultural identity.
These events drew more than 1.5 million visitors to Liverpool in the last 18 months.
They also injected more than $25 million worth of economic benefit into the community.
LANTERNS AND LIGHTS
MOST BLESSED NIGHTS
STARRY SARI NIGHTS
MOTHERLAND AFRICAN FESTIVAL PRIMAVERA
EUROFEST
PASIFIKA
SUMMER
These festivals are unparalleled opportunities for the community to travel the world without leaving Liverpool. Attendees have been able to sample exotic food, see cultural costumes, and experience the attractions of life in other countries, all in our CBD.
They provide the platform for our young community to explore its heritage and affirm a sense of belonging in our shared cultural tapestry. Our goal is to promote cross-cultural friendships, and cultivate open mindedness, tolerance and above-all appreciation.
From South Asia to South America to South Africa, Experience the World is our community’s passport to cultural exchange.
LIVERPOOL powerhouse
Liverpool Powerhouse
Liverpool Powerhouse is a vibrant hub for immersive, experiential and accessible arts experiences, proudly celebrating the cultural diversity of our community. With more than 150 languages spoken locally, our programs reflect the rich stories, traditions and contemporary voices of Liverpool, connecting audiences both locally and globally.
We deliver dynamic exhibitions, live theatre, films, interactive installations, creative workshops, festivals and cultural events that invite participation and spark curiosity.
Our unique spaces – including a 322 seat theatre, artist studios, workshop rooms and our award-winning restaurant – transform to host everything from major festivals to intimate performances, weekly artisan and farmers markets, dining events.
Liverpool Powerhouse is also available for private functions such as weddings, corporate gatherings and children’s “arty party” workshops.
With free entry to our exhibitions year-round, Liverpool Powerhouse is a place to create, celebrate and connect through art, culture and shared experiences.
HOW TO GET THERE
By car, the Liverpool Powerhouse can be accessed through Powerhouse Road, via Shepherd Street or the Woodbrook Road rail underpass.
By public transport, it is a short 100m walk from Casula Train station.
Powerhouse Artisans & Growers Market Every Saturday at Liverpool Powerhouse, 8am – 1pm.
Scan QR code to get your directions
For venue hire options, visit: liverpoolpowerhouse.com.au
dining and bar
BELLBIRD DINING AND BAR
Bellbird’s philosophy is guided by the principles of local, sustainable, seasonal, and affordable cuisine; with a touch of fine dining. Flavours are a contemporary blend of modern influences ranging from French and Asian through to South American.
Cordon Bleu-trained head chef, Federico Rekowski and sous chef, Steven Pham focus on showcasing locally sourced, seasonal produce through simple and delicious recipes.
With many dishes using fresh produce from the onsite kitchen garden, your food miles are guaranteed to be very low indeed. A surprising find in the heart of Liverpool, surrounded by the beautiful art galleries at Liverpool Powerhouse on the banks of the Georges River.
Opening Hours:
Breakfast: Saturday 8am-10:30am
Lunch: Wednesday-Sunday 11am-2:30pm
Dinner: Fridays (from September) & Saturdays 5:30pm – 9pm
To book your table, call (02) 8711 7077 or visit: liverpoolpowerhouse.com.au/bellbird
RECREATION AND
community activity
Recreation and Community Services
Council’s Community and Recreation Services is responsible for the activation of Council’s sports fields, leisure centres, passive parks, and community facilities. Currently attracting almost two million annual visitations through organised sport, leisure activities and community groups, Council’s recreation, and community spaces play a key role in developing and preserving the social and physical wellbeing of the Liverpool community.
The Community and Recreation Services core functions include:
• Sporting field and parks user management;
• Governance of Council’s Leisure Centre Management contract;
• Facilitation of booking by community groups to council’s community venues and buses;
• Managing Council’s sporting grants and donations;
• Managing the delivery of recreational activities for marginalised and targeted communities; and
• Overseeing Council’s sport affordability program.
Community Hubs
Liverpool City Council operates community hubs under the National Community Hubs Program at Heckenberg, Austral and Hoxton Park public schools. The program builds social cohesion within the LGA as welcoming places where families from diverse backgrounds, particularly mothers with pre-school children, come to connect, share and learn.
Grants Programs
Grants and corporate sponsorship are financial contributions provided to either residents of the LGA or community-based groups, organisations and services that operate within the Liverpool LGA.
Council currently invests more than $450,000 a year in its network of community partners to deliver projects that strategically align with Council’s priorities.
Sports Affordability Program
The Sports participation program supports families to cover the costs associated with sports registration by matching NSW active kids’ vouchers.
The program aims to increase organised sport participation of disadvantaged children. Council is currently engaging and training sports leaders about this program.
2168 Children’s Parliament
Funded by Communities for Children Program and delivered in partnership with Mission Australia.
The 2168 Children’s Parliament is attended by 44 student representatives from 11 Primary Schools within disadvantaged locations from the 2168 postcode.
The aim of the Children’s Parliament is to raise children’s awareness and understanding of their rights and to encourage civic participation. The initiative provides a platform for children to develop and voice their opinions and ideas on matters that are important to them and to advocate for action.
COMMUNITY VENUES
for hire
Community Venue Hire
Liverpool City Council’s community venues provide vibrant and versatile spaces that anyone in the community can book. Whether you’re planning a wedding, birthday celebration, business meeting, cultural performance, or community gathering, our venues are available. Our venues are designed to cater for up to 170 guests.
Permanent Hire
Community groups and organisations dedicated to proving community-based services and programs can enjoy affordable, long-term access to Liverpool City Council community centres. With hire options available for up to two years, these spaces are perfect for running ongoing programs and services that deliver meaningful programs the local community.
Take advantage of this opportunity to establish a permanent home for your programs and make a lasting difference in the community.
Licenced Community Spaces
Community-based, non-commercial organisations have the chance to secure exclusive use of Council spaces through licence agreements.
These agreements offer a unique opportunity to establish a dedicated space for your activities and programs. Whether you’re looking for a venue to run ongoing services or a hub for your organisation, our spaces provide the perfect environment to grow and connect with the community.
For further details about our venues and how to book them, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/venues
Community Transport for Hire
Liverpool City Council offers three community buses for hire, providing a convenient and affordable transport option for local groups.
Whether you’re part of a sports association, religious organisation, seniors’ group, school, registered club, playgroup, or youth group, our buses are available for non-commercial, community-focused use. Drivers need to hold at least an LR (formerly 1B) licence, ensuring safe and reliable transport.
Email Community and Recreation at communityrecreation@liverpool.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 36 2170 to find out more
LEISURE, RECREATIONAL
and aquatic services
Recreation and Community Services
Council’s department of Community and Recreation Services is responsible for the activation of Council’s sports fields, leisure centres, passive parks and community facilities. Currently attracting almost two million annual visitations, Council’s recreation and community spaces play a key role in developing and preserving the social and physical wellbeing of the Liverpool community.
Council recognises the important role that sport, recreation and leisure opportunities play in physical, mental, and social wellness.
Leisure and Aquatic Centres
Liverpool City is home to four leisure and aquatic centres.
Holsworthy/Wattle Grove Aquatic Centre
2 Huon Crescent, Holsworthy Phone: 9825 2552 holsworthyswimming.com.au
Michael Wenden Aquatic and Leisure Centre
62 Cabramatta Avenue, Miller Phone: 9607 6598 www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/wendenpool
Whitlam Leisure Centre
90A Memorial Avenue, Liverpool Phone: 9600 9333 www.ymcansw.org.au/centres/whitlam
Carnes Hill Recreation Centre
600 Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill Phone: 1300 36 2170
Parks and Recreation
Liverpool City has more than 250 parks and many have barbecue facilities, picnic areas, walkways, cycleways, play equipment and sporting fields.
Council’s parks are free for anyone in the community. Chipping Norton Lakes’ five recreational parks are popular for family gatherings and celebrations.
For more information please visit liverpool.nsw.gov.au/venues
Skate parks
The Council has three skate parks:
• Carnes Hill Skate Park, Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill
• Kelso Skate Park, Newbridge Road, Moorebank
• Powell Park Skate Park, Hoxton Park Road, Cartwright
COMMUNITY
development
Your Council works hard to develop and enhance the community by:
• Convening sector networks and inter agencies;
• Monitoring and delivering Council wide social policy responses such as homelessness, affordability, access, and participation;
• Developing and implementing community programs and activities such as youth engagement programs, refugee and migrant services and community safety initiatives;
• Working in partnership with relevant community organisations to offer programs and activities to support vulnerable community groups in the LGA;
• Researching and evaluating the Liverpool community to develop new programs and initiatives;
• Providing input into Council projects to ensure the community perspective is understood and acknowledged;
• Conducting community consultation activities; and
• Facilitating Council’s grants, donations and corporate sponsorship program.
Domestic Violence assistance contacts
If you’re experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Visit Council’s Domestic Violence advice contact webpage and get in contact with legal, counselling and other related services.
www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ domestic-and-family-violence
Community assistance groups
There are lots of groups in the LGA that can provide help, assistance and counsel in times of need.
We’ve put a list together and you can find it here:
www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ community-assistance-groups
LIBRARY
services
Liverpool City Library and Museum Services provide a well-regarded and popular service to Liverpool’s rapidly expanding community. The service includes six libraries: two large (Yellamundie in the Liverpool CBD and Carnes Hill), three mid-sized (Casula, Green Valley and Moorebank) and one shopfront (Miller) to meet the needs of the community though a range of collections, services, programs and activities. The libraries are also recognised as community hubs: safe places where everyone feels welcome and included.
Liverpool Regional Museum is located on the Hume Highway just outside the Liverpool CBD. It helps tell the stories of Liverpool’s past and present through a series of changing exhibitions and programs that promote understanding and connection for the community.
Library and Museum Services key priorities for 2024/25 centre on the following themes:
• Engage and connect with our community;
• Community driven and sustainable delivery;
• Collaboration and partnership;
• Innovation for excellence; and
• Investing in our workforce.
KEY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE
• Providing a variety of collections, including physical and digital formats and specialised collections in community languages, English learning, disability access and local heritage;
• Developing programs and events, including children’s storytime, holiday programs, HSC preparation, wellbeing workshops, technology classes, English conversation groups, book groups, author talks and creative workshops;
• Facilitating public spaces for study, recreation, group activities and access to technology; and
• Developing museum and heritage events, programs and research collections about Liverpool’s past and present.
Become a Library member
LIBRARY OFFERINGS Programs
• Early literacy for preschoolers;
• Homework help and HSC workshops;
• STEM and robotics classes for all ages;
• Book clubs and Author talks;
• School holiday events; and
• Citizenship preparation courses.
Nearly 2,000 programs are delivered for our community with more than 35,000 attendees.
Celebrating Diversity
• Books and newspapers in 20+ languages;
• Community exhibitions;
• Technology help in community languages;
• Multicultural programs;
• Social board games;
• Tech savvy seniors’ classes in multiple community languages;
• Multicultural story time; and
• Collectively, more than 900,000 loans were executed.
Spaces to work, learn and play
• Free computers, Wi-Fi and printing services;
• Staff available to help with technology and research; and
• Meet friends or find a quiet spot.
Liverpool Library welcomes new members and it’s the only way you get to access its massive resources. Here’s where you go to join up: mylibrary.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/how-to-join
CHILDREN’S
services
OUR PURPOSE
Deliver high quality, affordable education and care services that encourage children, educators, and families to work in partnerships to develop and thrive.
Liverpool is the regional city for Southwestern Sydney and plans are in place to further develop a high quality, attractive regional city with a full range of business, government, retail, cultural, entertainment and recreational activities. Council recognises that the early childhood education industry makes an important contribution to the economy as a critical piece of social infrastructure that supports children’s development and facilitates parents’ employment.
The provision of childcare and the Council’s commitment to social justice reinforces:
• Support for the development of affordable and quality children’s services;
• Support for local business development and greater local economic activity;
• Planning for the needs of all residents; and
• Development of local employment opportunities for residents.
Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services team consists of Early Childhood Practitioners and Educators who are committed to enriching the lives of young children.
We provide:
• Early Education and Care Centres;
• Community Based Preschool; and
• Child and Family Outreach Programs.
A specialised Child and Family Support Officer works to deliver programs aimed at enhancing children’s early learning and developmental outcomes in the Liverpool area.
This includes specialised work in planning for social infrastructure and services, support for early education and care service providers including playgroups, transition to schools’ programs, parenting programs, vacation care and strategic work relating to Families and Children’s Services planning.
EARLY EDUCATION AND CARE AND PRESCHOOLS
Liverpool City Council’s Early Education and Care Centres and Preschools are vibrant, dynamic services which aim to provide children with educational curriculums that maximise their learning potential.
• Casula Preschool;
• Cecil Hills Early Education and Care Centre;
• Edmondson Park Preschool;
• Hinchinbrook Early Education and Care Centre;
• Holsworthy Early Education and Care Centre;
• Prestons Early Education and Care Centre;
• Warwick Farm Early Education and Care Centre; and
• Wattle Grove Early Education and Care Centre.
Children’s Services Snapshot
552
Children attend our Education and Care Centres and Preschools
160
100%
Children and their families attend our three supported playgroups of our services exceed national quality standards
Children access our Transition to School Outreach Program
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
Transition to School
Liverpool City Council delivers these programs for children who are not in formalised education and care. They are delivered by a qualified childhood teacher at Council libraries.
Supported playgroups
Delivered in partnership with Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre and Fairfield City Council, playgroups support families experiencing social isolation to develop parenting skills and build social and family support networks.
Support of children with high learning support needs
Council’s Children’s Services have more than 30 children enrolled with high learning support needs. Working closely with support agencies such as speech and occupational therapists, our services tailor their curricula to ensure each child’s unique needs are met.
Health and development screening
Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services received a grant of $60,000 to partner with Western Sydney Local Health district to support health and development screening for four-year-olds within Early Education and Care Centres and Preschools.
The aim is to reduce access and participation barriers, ensuring that families are able to get information they need to support their child’s health, growth and development before their child starts school.
University research partnerships
Children’s Services works collaboratively with local universities to undertake research projects that make a sustained impact upon the lives of young children and their families through advancing the quality of early learning experiences for every child.
and waste
Bin service
Council provides each residential property with a weekly Rubbish and a fortnightly Recycling service (or equivalent).
Residents living in single-unit dwellings and rural areas are provided with a 140-litre garbage bin (red lid), a 240-litre comingled recycling bin (yellow lid), and a 240-litre food organics and garden organics (FOGO) bin (green lid).
Residential properties with their own set of bins receive weekly FOGO (Food Organics & Garden Organics) bins, which are made available to townhouses and apartment complexes at a later stage or case-by-case basis. Larger and additional bins are available upon request (fees and conditions apply). If you are moving into an existing home or renting, bins should be on site (if not, call Council). If you are moving into a new home, bins will be delivered when the occupation certificate has been issued.
Household Clean-Up Collection service
Liverpool residents can book up to two free bulky household clean-up collections each year.
To book a household collection and to find out more about the service, lodge a request online at: liverpool.zipporah.com.au/waste
Liverpool City Council is committed to recycling and resource recovery to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill. Council provides extensive waste and recycling services.
Community Recycling Centre
Some household waste cannot be put in your kerbside bins. Council’s Community Recycling Centre at 99 Rose Street, Liverpool (open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 3pm) is a free and easy way to get rid of household waste including:
• Paint;
• Gas bottles;
• Fire extinguishers;
• Household and car batteries;
• Flouro globes and tubes;
• Mobile phones;
• Computers;
• Televisions;
• Polystyrene;
• Motor and other oils; and
• Smoke detectors.
Only household quantities are accepted (20kg or 20L maximum container size). Please transport your materials carefully. Dangerous goods and items not listed will not be accepted. This is an NSW EPA Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the Waste Levy.
Find out more information by visiting: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/crc
Household Chemical CleanOut
Chemical CleanOut events are hosted each February and August at the Liverpool City Council Operations Centre at 99 Rose Street, Liverpool. Items accepted include:
• Solvents and household cleaners;
• Pesticides and herbicides;
• Poisons;
• Pool chemicals;
• Hobby chemicals; and
• Acids and alkalis and more.
To find out the dates of the next Chemical Clean Out and for a full list of acceptable items: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/chemicalcleanout
Compost Bin and Worm Farm Rebate
Residents who compost food waste may be eligible to receive a rebate from Council when they buy a compost bin or a worm farm.
Find out more information by visiting: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/compostrebate
Mattress Collection Service
Council offers a cheap and environmentally friendly way to get rid of your old mattresses as part of the Household Cleanup Services. It’s free and we’ll come and collect them from your home. Two mattress collection services (max 4 mattresses per booking on top of the 2 general household cleanup) are provided annually. Don’t dump your old bed, let Council take it instead. Mattresses are dropped into large shredders, affectionately called “the Crocs”, diverting thousands of tonnes of waste from landfill.
Find out more information by visiting: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/mattressshredder
Be Sharp Safe
To reduce risks to waste and recycling workers, Council has partnered with selected local pharmacies to provide a disposal service for sharps users. You may be eligible for a free sharps container.
Find out more about this program and for a list of participating pharmacies and public venue disposal bins, visit: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/besharpsafe
Need more information?
Call Council on 1300 36 2170 or visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/wasteandrecycling for more information about the waste services provided by Council, to download an Additional or Bin Upgrade Application form or to download a copy of Council’s Domestic Waste Management Policy.
RATES
Liverpool City Council uses rate payments to help pay for the wide variety of services it provides. The Department of Local Government oversees the charging of rates for all councils within NSW.
Rates can be paid in a lump sum on or before 31 August each year, or in four equal instalments, which are due:
• 1st instalment: 31 August;
• 2nd instalment: 30 November;
• 3rd instalment: 28 February; and
• 4th instalment: 31 May.
Rates can be paid at one of our Customer Service Hubs, online, by mail, or by phone.
Liverpool CBD Customer Service Hub
Yellamundie, Lower Ground Floor
52 Scott Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday, 8.30am–4.30pm
The duty planner will be available here, only from 8.30am – 12pm
Carnes Hill Customer Service Hub
600 Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill, NSW 2171
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday, 9.30am–4.30pm
Moorebank Customer Service Hub
Cnr Nuwarra Road and Maddecks Avenue, Moorebank, NSW 2170
Opening Hours: Monday–Friday, 9.30am–4.30pm
For more information, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/rates
PETS AND
animals
Liverpool City Council supports responsible pet ownership and is guided by the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998. This includes:
• Microchipping cats and dogs from 12 weeks old;
• Lifetime registration of your dog (from 6 months of age);
• Identification tags on pets’ collars showing name, owner details, address and phone numbers;
• Ensure secure fencing surrounds your property to keep your pet in;
• Clean up after your pet in public places; and
• Discourage barking.
Losing Pets
If your pet is missing for more than 72 hours, please notify the following organisations within 96 hours:
• Liverpool City Council’s Customer Service Centre1300 36 2170; and
• Animal Welfare League - 8899 3333.
Council will update the NSW Companion Animal Register. This is a statewide database that ensures your pet can be identified if it goes missing.
Off-leash Areas
Council has three off-leash areas, where dogs can exercise and socialise under the supervision of their owners:
• Lieutenant Cantello Reserve, Stewart Avenue, Hammondville;
• Hoxton Park Recreation Reserve, Wilson Road, Hinchinbrook; and
• Macleod Park, Ulladulla Drive, Prestons.
Animal welfare
If you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected, call the RSPCA on 9770 7555 or Animal Welfare League on 8899 3333.
Find all you need to know about companion animals, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ animal-shelter
TRANSPORT
Trains and Bus
Liverpool Station is served by Sydney Trains T2 Inner West and Leppington line, T3 Liverpool and Inner West line and T5 Cumberland line with access to Leppington, Campbelltown, Parramatta, Bankstown, Richmond, Sydney City Centre, and connecting services to the Kingsford Smith Airport.
The city is also serviced by thirteen bus routes. The Parramatta-Liverpool Bus T-Way links the Liverpool and Parramatta CBDs via a route through South Wentworthville and Hoxton Park.
For public transport information and timetables, visit www.transportnsw.info
Walking and cycling
Walking and cycling are important activities for residents and a great way to get around for short trips in the city centre or your neighbourhood.
Liverpool city centre is walkable with a range of international food, shopping and historical buildings, all within a short walk from train and bus stops.
There are also shared paths or cycleways along many streets and through parklands.
Car
Liverpool city centre is accessed by the M5 and M7 motorways and the Hume Highway.
The city has accessible, low-cost parking. A free shuttle bus operates from a free all-day car park at Collimore Park to the Liverpool City Centre.
Download our latest CBD car park map, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/parking
For more information, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ cycleways-and-walkways
PLANNING AND
Planning and Compliance
Liverpool City Council is one of Sydney’s fastest growing LGAs, leading the way for development in Southwestern Sydney.
Liverpool City Council strives for continuous improvement to deliver customer satisfaction, innovation, and best practice in the assessment of development applications.
For more information on Planning and Development in Liverpool, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/development
IMPORTANT LINKS
Waste
Lodge a request online via liverpool.zipporah.com.au/waste
Illegal dumping
Visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/illegaldumping
Rates
Visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/rates
Roads
Visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/roads
To submit an online request, scan QR code
Visit Us
Liverpool CBD Customer Service Hub
Yellamundie, Lower Ground Floor
52 Scott Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170
Open Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
Carnes Hill Customer Service Hub
600 Kurrajong Road, Carnes Hill, NSW 2171
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Moorebank Customer Service Hub
Cnr Nuwarra Road & Maddecks Avenue, Moorebank, NSW 2170
Opening Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Phone
1300 36 2170
Calling from interstate: (02) 8711 7000
National Relay Service (NRS): 133 677 (for hearing and speech impaired customers)
Email lcc@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
Post Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC, NSW 1871
Website www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au
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