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Oakdene House – LeadStory Spotlight

“Oakdene House in Western Sydney is helping people overcome addiction through free counselling and the power of lived experience. Backed by Fairfield RSL, the unique recovery service has also recently expanded its work to support people experiencing financial hardship, food insecurity and domestic violence.” (LeadStory 30/08/2026)

Oakdene Kitchen. A helping hand from the cost of living crisis

The Club has continued to support the Oakdene House Foundation through the expansion into Oakdene Kitchen and Oakdene Ladies Boutique, in addition to supporting the sufferers of alcohol and gambling issues. Click to read more.

Oakdene Ladies Boutique. A clothing hub………with a difference.

Continuing our longstanding relationship with Oakdene House Foundation, we are now supporting the establishment of Oakdene Ladies Boutique. Click to read more.

Oakdene House Foundation ‘changing lives’ with state-of- the-art wellness centre

Our continued support of the Oakdene House Foundation, continues  with the construction of a new centre in Fairfield. Channel 7 News came out to report of the story. Click here to view video.

Rooftop wonderland – a bumper crop of goodies

Whilst you are dining, playing or socialising at Fairfield RSL, there are herbs, fruits and vegetables sleepily growing just a few metres above you on our rooftop! The trend to pursue more sustainable options for supplies and to ‘connect’ kitchen and restaurant staff and customers with the source of products has grown like crazy in the past few years.

Tranquility on your arrival

Imagine a long, green-blue pool, fringed by native palms, long grasses and lush hedging. In the centre stand five Balinese bowls, elevated on plinths and overflowing with water. The movement sends ripples across the Italian mosaic that lines the pool’s floor and water laps at the bluestone of the pool’s edges. At night, soft lights illuminate the five bowls, glinting off the flowing water and the leaves of the plants in the surrounding gardens. Click to read more.

Centenary of Anzac

Even the most eloquent find it hard to explain the significance of Anzac day to Australians. At its core Anzac day marks the anniversary of the first major military campaign fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during the First World War. Click to read more.