Clubs that earn over $1 million annually in gaming machine revenue provide funding for community projects and services, and in turn receive dollar-for-dollar gaming tax deductions. In 2007, clubs reported CDSE expenditure of over $71 million across New South Wales. The scheme was introduced in 1998 by the NSW Government and allows clubs to claim a tax deduction of up to 1.5% on gaming machine revenue over $1 million for monies spent on community support. Introducing the legislation to establish the scheme, the Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Hon Richard Face MP, stated:

"This specifically recognises the valuable role played by registered clubs in their local communities and provides the Government with a more effective method of rewarding clubs for the support they provide to these communities".

Under Category 1 of the CDSE Scheme for 2008 Panania Diggers donated $19,000.00 to the following Organisations;

Vietnam Veterans Association

Learning Links

Bankstown City Aged Care

Creating Links Cooperative Ltd

Under Category 2 of the CDSE Scheme for 2008 Panania Diggers donated $89,596.45 to the following;

Panania Memorial Bowling Club

Panania Women’s Bowling Club

Local Community Activities

Local Charitable Organisations

Panania Diggers Intra Clubs

Local Schools