Community Services

Even as a young church we are often asked about our involvement in the community. For example, we might hear, "What does Riverside do for children and street kids?" Or,
"How is Riverside involved in caring for the underprivileged?"

These are good questions.

As a young church fellowship it’s important to make the right decisions early. We could do our best and stretch our limited resources in our efforts to “do things” in our community, but is it really necessary to replicate ministries that are already doing an excellent job meeting specific needs in our community?

We have chosen to funnel human and financial resources into a handful of organisations and missions that are doing a far better job within their spheres of influence than we could ever do.

Below you will find the Compassion Ministries we currently support.

If you simply click on a logo, you will be taken directly to the ministry's Web site. If you find an organisation that is addressing a need which captures your heart, please contact it directly to find out about the opportunities for personal ministry. And don't forget to consider how your entire community group can get involved.

Compassion Australia is a Christian ministry which works to challenge, partner and equip the Church to release children from spiritual, economic, social, physical and emotional poverty in Jesus' name.




In India, Rickshaws are a major mode of taxi transportation for people taking short journeys. Owning a Rickshaw enables a poor family to have debt free, good income producing small business that permanently supports them. Sponsoring a Rickshaw is truly a gift that keeps on giving, day after day and year after year.

The Hurstville Scripture Board
The Hurstville Scripture Board financially, spiritually and morally supports the local Scripture Teacher who serves the Georges River College which includes the Hurstville Campus Boys High School, Penshurst Girls High School and the Georges River Senior School at Oatley.




Samaritan's Purse is a non-profit Christian organisation providing emergency relief and development assistance to suffering people around the world. Last year, Samaritan's Purse Australia supported over 25 projects in 10 countries and annually collects and distributes more than 200,000 gift-filled shoe boxes from Australia alone.