Record grants have been given out in the last year for new community facilities and services in the Epping area – fulfilling Community Bank Epping’s mission as part of the Bendigo Bank’s network to return profits to the area.

Community Sport

Every week, hundreds of families around Epping take part in community sports. Run largely by volunteers, these clubs are a core part of our community – and are busy summer and winter.

Community Bank Epping has been a long-time supporter of community sport as grants enable them to update and replace equipment, get specialised training, and run events. Earlier this year we gave grants to seven local clubs:

Roselea Football Club: New senior teams playing strip as they are increasing their team numbers.

Epping Rams Rugby Club: The area’s rugby club based at Somerville Oval needed a range of equipment to increase their training and club capacity.

Epping Eastwood Football Club: Encouraging junior and women players to start playing is the lifeblood of every club, and the Tigers sought funding for new training shirts to start the new season

Beecroft Football Club: They wanted to run a first aid course for team coaches at the start of the year – to build important skills to give everyone safe

Epping Physie: This dance club in Epping has been growing back its numbers, and wanted help with technology. It meant they could offer parent’s better membership communications and manage their admin.

Carlingford Netball Club: Like all clubs, new equipment is a perennial need – so we were happy to sponsor new kit bags for all their teams.

Concord Ryde Sailing Club: Visit the Parramatta River on Saturdays through summer and you’ll see the craft from this community club out on the water. New sails are a perennial necessity though, and our grant helped update several sailing boats.

Music for All

There is a wide range of musical opportunities in the Epping area – from school bands through to larger marching bands and choirs. Most perform at a range of community events each year. They offer the chance for people to explore new skills and friends.

Community Bank Epping is supporting three such organisations with grants this year – so watch out for when you can see them perform:

Good Life Chorus

This choir, who rehearse in West Ryde, are an dementia-inclusive, all ability choir. They meet during the day, and bring people together to enjoy music and friendship. The choir also performs at local markets and events, and hearing them sing is truly magical. Go to goodlifechorus.org for information on how to join and where they are performing next.

In early 2025, we were delighted to be able to support the chorus with a grant for new music and equipment.

Macquarie Singers

A large, non-audition choir, this group has outstanding public performances twice a year. There is a wide range of singers participate under expert guidance, practicing weekly. Our regular sponsorship assists with covering costs.

Their most recent concert was called Dynasty and featured the music of the Bach family. They will have another concert towards the end of the year at Turramurra Uniting Church. Go to mus.org.au for more information and ticket sales.

Epping West Youth Band

A couple of years ago, enterprising Epping parents decided they wanted to give their children more musical opportunities in a band setting. This led them to setting up a new youth band. Open to all local children, Epping West Youth Band is under expert leadership and offers a wide range of musical opportunities.

Community Bank Epping was delighted to help with a grant for new music stands and other equipment.

The band has recently played at an Anzac Day dawn service and in a concert at West Epping Uniting Church. You can see what they are up to on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/people/Epping-West-Youth-Band