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Opportunities

Collaborate with businesses and Districts across NSW

Posted by Waverley Council

Our Place Local Community Fund

Small-scale sponsorships to support community events, programs and other activities that provide a tangible benefit to the Waverley community.

Opportunity closes

08 Nov 2026

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Bondi Connections Grassroots Microgrants Program

Open to local community organisations, small groups and individuals, to deliver activities that strengthen community connections.

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Opportunity closes

30 Oct 2026

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Bondi Cohesion Grants Program for the Non-Government Sector

Supporting projects that build connections between the local Bondi and Eastern Suburbs region community, other communities across NSW, and key public institutions.

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Opportunity closes

06 Nov 2026

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EOI: Parramatta Stronger Communities Grant Programme

Grants of between $2,500 and $20,000 to support small infrastructure projects that deliver lasting benefits for communities in the Parramatta electorate.

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Opportunity closes

09 Nov 2026

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First Nations Cultural Tourism Creativity Fund

Supporting NSW First Nations artists, creatives, cultural practitioners, organisations and businesses to develop tourism-ready cultural experiences and connect with tourism markets.

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Opportunity closes

12 Nov 2026

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Createability Host Organisation 2026-27

Funding and support for arts, culture and creative industry organisations to host internships for Deaf and Disabled artists and arts and cultural workers.

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Opportunity closes

22 Oct 2026

Statistics

NSW's 24-hour economy in numbers

Dive into the data behind New South Wales' 24-hour economy. Explore key statistics on nightlife, entertainment, business growth and spending. Data as of 31 March 2025, powered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner's Data After Dark platform.

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$1.3bn

in-person night-time spend in March 2025

Source: Westpac DataX spend data

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118,080

non-core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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52,089

core night-time economy businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

31,327

food and drink businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

20,762

entertainment businesses

Source: Australian Business Register

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2,301

pubs, taverns and bars

Source: Australian Business Register

We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.

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