Pyrmont Ultimo Network of Services - PUNS

29/03/2026

Back in March 2016, a group of community advocates got together and discussed how to help support and improve the local community.

Fast-forward 10 years, and PUNS celebrated this milestone anniversary at The Apprentice Restaurant, hosted by TAFE NSW - Ultimo, a valued PUNS member. We were generously sponsored by Community Bank Darling Square, another valued member.

Our guest-of-honour, Lord Mayor Clover Moore, delivered a wonderful keynote address that outlined the community impact of PUNS, and how City of Sydney supports PUNS members with venues, grants, and community activations.

Members and guests reflected on the power of Collaboration, Connection, and Coordination, which allows our member organisations to have an impact that is greater than the sum of its parts.

If you are a community advocate or organisation that focuses on the Pyrmont and Ultimo (and surrounding) suburbs, check out https://puns.org.au/ and come join our monthly meetings, held on the first Tuesday of each month.

17/09/2025

An unexpected honour from Kobi Shetty MP in recognising PUNS in the Parliament of NSW.

This Community Recognition Statement acknowledges the work our member organisations contribute to our local area, as well as the power of the monthly PUNS meetings to Connect, Coordinate, and Collaborate.

Thank you Kobi, for always having a representative attend our meetings and for your regular guest appearances.

If you are an organisation that serves the community and would like to attend, send us a message.

25/08/2025

Pyrmont Community Centre is a valued member of PUNS and hosts many events that benefit the community.

As part of Women's Health Week September 1-7, they will be hosting special events, and women and girls will get free access to numerous fitness classes. Check out the details here;
https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/events/womens-health-week-at-pyrmont-community-centre

Another member of PUNS, Velocity Empowerment, will be running a self-defence session as well!

Join our classes and workshops dedicated to the health and wellbeing of women and girls.

01/07/2025

In addition to our members, we have guest speakers that attend each month and share their updates and community impact.

We welcomed the local member for the Pyrmont/Ultimo area Kobi Shetty MP from The Greens NSW to inform us about parliamentary talks related to;
- the new Pyrmont Fish Markets and related developments
- Transport issues with the 501 bus affecting school children
- Wentworth Park Greyhound lease
- Safe Streets campaign (lowering community speed limits to 30km/h in shared zones)

We are thankful to have such an available and receptive MP take time out of her busy schedule to attend.

Also pictured is member Kelly Noble from the Lord Mayor's office, and Alan Lau from Velocity Empowerment

If you're a community organisation or service that would like to attend PUNS in August, message us.

24/04/2025

Earlier this month at our PUNS meeting, we heard from our valued member https://communitybanksydney.com/

Did you know that most of their profits are dedicated to funding community initiatives and projects? They have directly supported some of the members of PUNS, and many events and projects that you will see in the Ultimo, Pyrmont, and Haymarket areas.

If you would like to change banks, they will send a staff member to assist you at your home or business!

Welcome to Sydney's Leading Community Bank. Community Bank Darling Square. Who You Bank with Matters.

19/03/2025

At PUNS we love community and connection. Yesterday some of our members came together for an R U OK event at TAFE NSW - Ultimo to support their students and staff.

11/03/2025

Our valued PUNS member Uniting Harris Community Centre runs The Pantry, selling kitchen non-perishables and toiletries for bargain prices. This community service is valuable in this cost of living crisis, and everyone is welcome to shop.

Volunteers are always needed if you'd like to support it this way.

Every Wednesday 1-4pm
97 Quarry St, Ultimo NSW 2007

The Pantry is your local low-cost shop based at the Uniting Harris Community Centre, offering affordable pantry food items and toiletries for everyone.  

04/02/2025

One of the key purposes of PUNS is connection, and we love to hear stories of how our members demonstrate this.

Ultimo Community Garden reported piloting an early education program for Golden Wattle pre-schoolers by showing them how food is grown and connecting them to what they eat. If all goes well, this can be expanded to other preschools in the area.

They are also partnering with UTS Enviro Collective to expand the composting arrangements with the goal of sharing free compost with the neighbourhood.

If you want to green your thumb, join the community garden on a Sunday morning

30 students from TAFE and 3 of their enthusiastic teachers visited to talk about the garden, including how the garden works, how it benefits the community and the type of crops grown. They seemed to enjoy themselves and their interest was extremely encouraging. Here's a photo of some of the students...

06/12/2024

Earlier this week we had our final meeting, followed by an Xmas lunch. We reflected on the partnerships developed and what we are focused on for 2025.

Some of the organisations represented here as members are;
Glebe Youth Service
City West Housing
Uniting Harris Community Centre
Pyrmont Cares
St. Barnabas, Broadway
UTS: University of Technology Sydney
City of Sydney Youth Services
Ultimo Community Centre
Pyrmont Community Centre
Ultimo Public School P&C
Ian Thorpe Aquatic Centre and other pools
Velocity Empowerment

If you're part of a local organisation or agency and would like to join us in 2025, shoot us a message.

02/12/2024

Last Friday, the executive team met to reflect on 2024 and plan for 2025. We are excited to bring some ideas to make community collaboration and partnerships even more powerful.

If you're a local organisation or agency and would like to come to our monthly meetings, message us to join.

Left to right;
Comms Officer - Alan from Velocity Empowerment
Vice President - Oscar from Uniting Harris Community Centre
Treasurer - David from Pyrmont Cares
President - Rosalind from St. Barnabas, Broadway