The Greater Western Sydney Advocacy Network (GWSAN) exists to amplify the voices and lived experiences of communities historically excluded from housing, health, and urban planning decisions. Rooted in Western Sydney but informed by global practice, GWSAN is building a cross-sector coalition focused on systems change — with a sharp lens on prevention, place-based equity, and power redistribution. Our work spans housing affordability, public health, food access, walkability, and youth empowerment, with lived experience at the centre of every conversation, policy recommendation, and partnership.

The strategic plan sets out three key goals: to influence investment and policy that reflects Western Sydney’s realities; to build a trusted, inclusive platform for collaboration; and to partner across sectors to pilot and scale practical solutions. We use research, advocacy, and community engagement to challenge the structural forces that keep Western Sydney underrepresented in decisions that shape its future. GWSAN is not a service provider or charity — we are a catalyst for reform, a convenor of diverse voices, and a long-game player in building a fairer, healthier region.

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