CIDE Academy · Western Sydney

A vision for
our community.

A permanent home for the Indonesian Muslim community of Western Sydney — where we can gather, learn, worship, and grow together for generations to come.

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1987
Serving Sydney since
~600
Community members
$4.1M
Campaign goal
Our vision

A place to call our own.

Room to grow, together — where our community will gather, built on hope and hard work.

“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.”

Our story

It started with a rented room in Mount Druitt.

We chose Mount Druitt on purpose. Renting a space at 4 Mount Street was part of our dakwah — our commitment to serve and bring together the Indonesian Muslim community in Western Sydney.

From those humble beginnings, a simple intention took root: to build a lasting home where our community could gather, learn, worship, and grow together for generations to come.

This is not our first attempt. Over the years, we searched and prayed for a place to call our own — approaching property after property, each one carrying our hopes.

Each time, we were held back by the same barrier — the funds simply were not there yet. Doors closed, and we returned to our rented room, disappointed but never defeated. Every setback taught us something and brought us closer.

Today, by the grace of Allah, we stand nearer than ever before.

1987

A foundation is laid

Central for Islamic Dakwah and Education Ltd (CIDE) is established in Sydney — a registered Australian charity serving the Indonesian Muslim community.

Heritage

Al-Hijrah Mosque, Tempe

CIDE helped establish important religious infrastructure, including Al-Hijrah — known as the first Indonesian mosque in Sydney.

2018

CIDE Academy is born

Launched to serve the growing Indonesian Muslim population in Western Sydney through structured Islamic education and family-centred programs.

Today

A trusted community hub

Now a thriving centre for connection, belonging, and shared identity — and ready for a permanent home of its own.

A living community

Growth you can measure.

After nearly eight years operating from rented premises, CIDE Academy has reached a critical stage of growth — demand has expanded well beyond what the current site can sustainably support.

~600
Community members across Western Sydney
~150
Average Friday prayer attendance
~100
Children in Sunday Qur'an classes
~30
Students in Tahfidz program
8+
Major programs every year
What we do

Programs that hold a community together.

More than a learning centre — a trusted place where Indonesian Muslim families come together for classes, worship, family programs, and support.

Jumu'ah Prayer

Friday congregational prayer welcoming around 150 worshippers each week across two separate halls.

Weekly · ~150 attending

Sunday Qur'an Classes

Structured Qur'an learning for children, currently serving around 100 enrolled young students.

Weekly · ~100 children

Tahfidz Program

Qur'an memorisation supporting approximately 30 students on their hifz journey.

Ongoing · ~30 students

Family Programs

Family-centred gatherings and community support that build belonging and shared identity.

Regular · All ages

Majlis Ilmu & Women's Programs

Regular study circles and women's gatherings nurturing knowledge, faith, and community.

Regular · Community-wide

Annual Holy-Day Celebrations

Around eight major programs each year, from the celebration of Islamic holy days to community-wide events.

Yearly · 8+ events
The property

71 Rooty Hill Road North.

After years of searching, we stand nearer than ever to a freestanding, strategically located home with room to grow a true community centre.

MU1 · Mixed Use ~300m from Rooty Hill Station

1,103 m² of possibility

Freestanding · no strata · ~2.5km from Mount Druitt CBD

Street view of 71 Rooty Hill Road North showing the two shopfronts and residential units above
Street frontage
The existing two-storey building with on-site parking
On-site parking
Land area
1,103 m²
Zoning
MU1 Mixed Use
Title
Freestanding
Existing building
Two-storey
  • Two commercial tenancies on the ground floor + two residential units above (a 3-bedroom and a 2-bedroom apartment)
  • Space to develop a purpose-built Community Centre at the rear (subject to council approval)
  • On-site parking, close to public transport and major roads
  • Prime location near existing religious centres, with empty neighbouring properties
  • Rental income from existing tenancies supports long-term sustainability
Help us secure it
The road ahead

Our path to the keys.

A clear, staged journey from holding deposit to moving in — with full transparency at every step.

1
Now · Stage 1

We are here

  • $10K holding deposit paid
  • Contract exchanged (conditional)
  • DA application for Community Centre begun
  • Fundraising underway
★ We are here
2
3 Sept 2026

Going unconditional

  • Contract becomes unconditional
  • 5% deposit paid
  • Fundraising continues
3
15 Dec 2026

Completion

  • Fundraising completed
  • Remaining 95% paid
  • Community centre setup begins
4
Jan / Feb 2027

We move in

  • CIDE Academy transitions to its new home
  • Full operations as a community hub
The goal

Where we stand today.

Raised so far
$400,000
Total goal
$4.1 million
~10% funded $3.7M still to raise
Site acquisition
$3.5M
Modular build & approvals
$0.6M
Total funding target
$4.1M

Help us complete fundraising by 15 December 2026 — so the next generation inherits a permanent home.

Fundraising in action

Momentum on the ground.

Worshippers giving at the collection table during the Jumu'ah fundraiser
Two volunteers holding the CIDE Western Sydney donations box
The CIDE Western Sydney fundraising team outside the prayer hall
Our volunteers in action — welcoming worshippers and gathering support across Western Sydney.
✓ Completed
Friday 5 June
Jumu'ah Fundraiser — Penrith Masjid & Kingswood Community Centre

Volunteers welcomed worshippers across two locations with banners, QR donations & cash collection. Strong turnout and generous support.

$2,432 Raised on the day
✓ Completed
Friday 12 June
Jumu'ah Fundraiser — Turkish Mosque, Mt Druitt

The team set up at Mt Druitt's Turkish Mosque with campaign banners and donation boxes, welcoming worshippers after Jumu'ah prayer.

$2,768 Raised on the day
Upcoming
Friday 19 June
Jumu'ah Fundraiser — Doonside Community Centre

Join us and help us keep the momentum going. Volunteers welcome.

Upcoming
August
Fundraising Dinner

A community evening to gather support for the campaign. More information will follow soon.

The CATCH vision

Built on three pillars.

CIDE Academy Tauhid Community Hub — grounded in tauhid, dedicated to faith, learning, and community wellbeing.

01

Worship

A place for congregational prayer, Islamic study, spiritual nurturing, and dakwah that lives on throughout the week.

Ibadah
02

Education

A centre for Qur'an and Tahfidz learning, children and youth development, family programs, and a confident Muslim identity for the next generation.

Pendidikan
03

Economic Empowerment

Income-generating assets — commercial tenancies and future halal retail — that sustain operations and grow our impact for generations.

Pembangunan Ekonomi Umat
Give your time

Join the fundraising team.

Not everyone can give financially — but everyone can give something. Lend your skills to the cause.

Fundraising events Information sessions Administration Marketing Program planning

“Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise.” — Hadith, narrated by Bukhari & Muslim

Contact us

We'd love to welcome you into our journey.

C Campaign Team
0434 836 971
WhatsApp & SMS @ Email us
westernsydney@cide.org.au
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