Resolution Community Services

12/09/2025

Today at Nasrin Resolution Community Services, we held another wonderful Cooking and English class at our Ryde office.
A heartfelt thank you to Nooria, Gita Jan, and Nigita Jan for their incredible dedication and contributions. Your hard work and positive spirit truly make a difference in our community!

09/10/2024

10/09/2024

Join Resolution Community Services!

Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? Resolution Community Services is in need of passionate volunteers to help us support those in need and drive meaningful change.

Whether you can commit a few hours a week or more, your contribution will be invaluable in our efforts to serve and uplift our community.

Interested in volunteering? Contact us today: 📞 Phone: (0478517406 )✉️ Email:Nasrin.azizi@resolutioncs.com.au
Help us make a difference and support our mission to create a better community for all!

27/08/2024

I was deeply honoured to be invited to present at the PCYC on the topic of cultural awareness in schools. This opportunity allowed me to advocate for greater understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural backgrounds within our educational system. By engaging with educators, students, and community members, I aimed to foster an environment of inclusivity and respect, emphasising the importance of cultural awareness in shaping a more equitable and harmonious school community. A big thank you to Senior Constable Lewis Peters, the officers, teachers, and students who were there listening and participating in this important discussion.

13/08/2024

At last year's state election, we NSW Labor candidates were invited to suggest grant opportunities for community groups and projects in our electorates. I was very careful to suggest those who had mentioned a need - and who met the grant criteria.

I committed to a number of community groups across Ryde, Hunters Hill and Lane cove LGA's. One of them was an organisation who in addition to other community services, quietly deliver emergency food staples to our most vulnerable... Sydney Community Services.

Our Lane cove campaign committed to providing help to deliver many more food parcels. The Local Small Commitments Allocation Program is a $37.2 million grants program established by the NSW Government, providing grants to the value of $400,000 to each of the 93 NSW electorates.

When I was first elected to council in 2017, a man called me to say he was hungry. He had kept my flyer from his mailbox pinned to his fridge (after the election in the East Ward of Ryde - Gladesville) and later called to say he needed help. A former public school teacher who had fallen on hard times and was living in social housing.

I called around the local services... until someone suggested I call Sydney community services in Gladesville rd, Hunters hill.

They followed protocol, checked his situation and were able to supply the man with an emergency food package, then ongoing advice and help for him to organise his food deliveries.

So it was wonderful to catch up with the CEO, Branka Ivkovic, from Sydney community services recently, to show me how the grant is being spent and hear about all the other services they provide.

Keeping our elderly and most vulnerable out and about in an effort to avoid isolation; home modification services (which the City of Ryde no longer provide and refer Ryde residents to them); Transport; outings; Linen services for those who can't wash or change beds...and much, much more.

They have a hub near Ryde at Gladesville rd community centre and the amazing space at Lane Cove. Their services and space are funded by Federal, State and local government but they also raise funds through the beautifully written and produced https://thevillageobserver.com.au/ What a breath of fresh air the magazine style monthly paper is - focusing on community events and opportunities for connection...make sure you pick it up from Harris Farm Markets; Cox's Road Mall and other collection points across the North shore.

Love your work Sydney Community Services ❤

Jerome Laxale MP Councillor Andrew Zbik - Lane Cove Councillor David Roenfeldt - Lane CoveKatieJohn Kate Washington MP

For more information, contact SydneyCS:
P | 9427 6425
E | support@sydneycs.org

31/07/2024

Our Wednesday group activities with the multicultural refugee community in the Ryde LGAs

20/06/2024

08/04/2024

Last night I was very fortunate to be invited to Massoud Foundations annual Iftar event. The night was filled with positive energy and great group of people.
Special thanks to Bilal and his team for making it an amazing night.

03/03/2024

I am deeply touched and honoured to be recognised among the incredible women in our community. This recognition fills me with immense graditude. Working alongside you, both during your tenure as mayor of ryde and now federal MP for bennelong, has been a privilege. Thank you for your ongoing support Jerome!

This year I wanted to highlight 8 incredible women in our community in the 8 days leading up to 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on March 8.

Meet Nazrin Azizi.

Nazrin is the Executive Director of Resolution Community Services (RCS), and works closely with the Afghan community in Ryde and surrounding suburbs to advocate for Afghan refugees.

It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with Nazrin, both when I was Mayor of Ryde, and now as Federal MP for Bennelong.

Thank you for your ongoing contribution Nazrin.