Culture and Community
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
The City of Canterbury Bankstown acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, water and skies of Canterbury-Bankstown, the Darug (Darag, Dharug, Daruk, Dharuk) People. We recognise and respect Darug cultural heritage, beliefs and relationship with the land. We acknowledge the First Peoples’ continuing importance to our Canterbury-Bankstown community.
Children and family services
CBCity is a direct provider of a range of children's services with a commitment to delivering high quality education, recreation and care programs for children aged from six weeks to 12 years.
Citizenship ceremonies
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the most unique and exciting cities in Australia!
Community Halls and Centres
We offer a variety of community facilities and halls for hire throughout Canterbury-Bankstown to cater to your next upcoming event.
Community safety and crime prevention
Safety is at the forefront of everything we do. Find out about crime prevention initiatives and community safety support services.
Community services and support
We provide a wide range of services to support our community.
Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
Our City is a welcoming place for everyone. We are committed to improving opportunities and accessibility for all.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
You may recognise that you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem
Multicultural Community
Our City attracts a large number of newly-arrived residents each year
Seniors Hub
Almost a quarter of residents living in the City of Canterbury Bankstown are 55 years old or greater. These residents are an integral and essential part of our community and it should be recognised that enjoying a valued role as well as a meaningful life in our community as we grow older is something that everyone should be able to aspire to.
Volunteering
In all great communities, volunteering is a crucial part of daily life. In Canterbury Bankstown, our volunteers give their time to help others, but they also gain from the experience, especially in building new friendships and learning new skills.
Youth
Our programs for young people are fully inclusive and include support, learning and having fun!
Riverwood
Social Basketball
Our social basketball sessions are a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game.
Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities
Birrong
Bankstown Men’s Shed Inc
A place where men can meet up, share and learn new skills and enjoy each other’s company
Every Monday to Wednesday, 8am-2pm
Riverwood
Kids Play
Discover all things kids play at MIISC! From our fun-filled soft playroom to our brand-new Indoor Play Centre, there's something for every little explorer.
Weekdays, 9am-4pm
*From Monday 2 March the play centre will be open on weekdays from 9am-7pm*
Sold Out
Campsie
Sydney Harbour cruise - Campsie pick-up
To celebrate Seniors Festival, we have organised a day out from Campsie to Sydney Harbour.
Tuesday 10 March, 9am-3:30pm
Bankstown
Book a librarian Bankstown
You can Book-a-librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.
Bookings required.
Earlwood
Toddler time Earlwood
Fun interactive session for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old.
Tuesdays, 9:30-10am (starting 3 Feb 2026)
Earlwood
Justice of the Peace Service Earlwood
JP services are available at Earlwood Library on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call the library to confirm.
Tuesday, 10am-noon, and Thursday, 5-7pm
Bankstown
Baby rhyme time Bankstown
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Tuesday, 10-10:30am and 11-11:30am (from 3 Feb 2026)
Bankstown
Justice of the Peace service Bankstown
Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to witness a statutory declaration, witness an affidavit, or certify copies of original documents
Tuesdays, 10am-noon