These organisations include special interests groups such as cultural, women, religious, educational, or, thry act as broader welfare agencies. The Muslim community had developed considerable resources over time which are available to its members through welfare, educational, cultural and religious organisations. The size of the community and relatively geographic proximity of constituents means that strong support networks have evolved over time. Most capital cities would have a strong bond within the Muslim community, however, such structures may be lacking in rural or regional areas. Community workers are a vital resource to the Muslim community, undertaking community development activities and resourcing community projects.
Workers also provide advice and assistance to the community on issues facing individuals.
Community workers play an integral role in developing services and programmes for the community by participating on advisory bodies at all levels of government. In terms of physical resources, the community has a number of meeting or function halls and offices belonging to various organisations for use by the community. In the case of Sydney, there are presently over thirty mosques, some of which have adjoining community facilities for the social or educational needs of the community. Organisations also have office equipment and the expertise which can be accessed by members of the community. In Canterbury and surrounding areas there are numerous facilities available to the community.