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    The Westsider story

    The Westsider is a not-for-profit, monthly community newspaper, written by volunteers and delivered to locations across Melbourne's west each month.

    Founded in 2014, the paper has grown from it's original grassroots funding to a much loved publication in the west.

    Our mission

    Our mission is to be an accessible and relevant advocate for the people, places, organisations and activities of Melbourne’s west.

    Our purpose

    Our purpose is to nurture a cycle of awareness, engagement, interaction and participation within the local community.

    Print-focused, people first

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    Purpose beyond profit

    The Westsider is an independent not-for-profit community newspaper.

    We are supported by Local Impact who provide essential business services, operational support and funding.

    Local Impact's purpose is to grow community ideas through participation, support and connection in Melbourne’s inner west.

    Meet the team

    At the Westsider, we're proud to have a passionate and dedicated team that's committed to bringing you the best of Melbourne's west. From creative design and sales operations to editorial excellence and leadership, our team is at the heart of our community-driven publication.

    Meet the faces behind The Westsider and discover the people who make our stories come to life

    Jean Anselmi

    Design and Layout

    Lena Yiallouros

    Sales and Operations Manager

    Barbara Heggen

    Editor

    Kelly Kayne

    Founder

    The Westsider Committee

    Kelly Kayne

    Committee

    Wal Wiersma

    Committee

    Andy Moutray-Read

    Committee

    Adam Sawell

    Committee

    The Westsider is a child safe organisation and has taken deliberate steps to safeguard children from physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse and neglect. We put children’s safety and wellbeing first and have embedded a commitment to child safety in every aspect of our organisation. View our Child Safety Code of Practice.

    The Westsider is an incorporated association operating as a not for profit. We’re an independent monthly community newspaper for the inner-western suburbs of Melbourne, powered by community journalism and publishing articles written by people who live and work in the inner west. There are many ways you can get involved.

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    The Westsider is run on the power of volunteers. Your contribution directly contributes to ensuring we can continue serving and celebrating our community.

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    The Westsider is created on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.

    The Westsider is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach The Westsider or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712.

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