​​​​A proud inclusive community that unites, celebrates and cares.

Provide high quality community services and buildings. Make the City safer, more accessible – care for others. Value our history and identity and promote harmony and inclusiveness.

Mable's Story​​​

​It's 2028 but, back in 2018, I was considering moving out of Sydney. I chose to stay in Canterbury–Bankstown where I had lived for many years. What made me stay?

All the services I need are close by. I am slower on my feet these days but the ramps and paths all make it easy to get around. I gave up the car years ago but there is a lift at the station for a quick trip anywhere using my pensioner card.

I can walk to the multi–purpose centre which has the library, meeting rooms and space to get involved in gentle exercise class, mahjong club and water colour lessons.

It's a short stroll to the local park where I walk my dog – 'Marmaduke' – every day. And there are plenty of local festivals and events, which means there is always something new to see or do.

I like the activity everywhere – the area feels safe. I don't go out much at night but I am not afraid to.

I can keep up my Meals on Wheels volunteering once a month and the community centre bus picks me up every Wednesday for an outing. My local church is around the corner and I bring flowers in every week from my little courtyard garden.

I know I can call on my neighbours for help if I need to – my friends are close by and I am very busy living life!

People said they want CBCity 2028 to be:

Cohesive, family friendly, pet–friendly, supported, respectful, happy, united, blissful, harmonious, caring, celebrating our past and living cultures, safe for kids.

How​ we will get there

Council and Government will work together to:

• Deliver accessible, affordable, efficient and effective services
  
• Provide funding to community groups for local projects
  
• Hold and sponsor community events
  
• Protect heritage
  
• Provide community facilities – work towards more shared, multi–purpose buildings
  

What you can do:

• Volunteer
  
• Have a good work/life balance
  
• Enjoy your local community centre
  
• Get to know your neighbours
  
• Show mutual respect and acceptance of others
  
• Report illegal behaviour and anti–social behaviour
  
• Become a mentor to a young person
  

Partner organisations:

• NSW Police Local Area Commands –Bankstown, Campsie and Burwood​
  
• State Emergency Services
  
• NSW Dept of Family and Community Services
  
• NSW Dept of Justice
  
• Non–government agencies such as BCYC, PCYC, YMCA
  
• Council
  
• Businesses
  
• Volunteer associations