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!
Bankstown
Alice in Wonderland JR.
Presented by Bankstown Theatre Company
- Friday 8 May 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday 9 May 2026 at 11am & 2pm
- Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11am
- Saturday 16 May 2026 at 11am & 2pm
- Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11am & 2pm
Community Event
Canterbury
parkrun
For more information, visit parkrun.com/au/cooksriver
Every Saturday at 8am
Condell Park
Electrical waste recycling - FREE drop-off event
Electrical items contain precious resources that can be recycled into new products when taken to a drop-off event or collection point
Saturday 16 May, 9am-3:30pm
Chester Hill
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Mondays, 10am-noon, and Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Bankstown
Short Course: Introduction to Ceramic Sculpture
Learn the fundamentals of figurative sculpture in this 4-week introductory ceramics course!
Next Short Course: Saturdays, 9-30 May, 4-6:30pm
Sold Out
Birrong
Maluga Park planting & Streamwatch event
An educational family-friendly morning planting trees and sampling for water bugs in Maluga Passive Park.
Sunday 17 May, 9-11.30am
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.
Monday to Thursday, 9am-7pm
Fridays, 9am-4pm
Padstow
Knitting group Padstow
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Mondays, 9:30-11:30am