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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

Pickleball

Knockout Tournament coming in December. Limited spots available!

October to December

Belmore

Boxing class at BYRC

Join our introduction to boxing class to learn the basics of boxing and self-defence through drills and games.

Thursdays, 5:00–5:45pm

Bankstown

Mamma Mia!

Sing and dance along in your seats at a live performance of the worldwide sensation Mamma Mia! 

31 October – 9 November

Riverwood

Pickleball coaching sessions

Take your game to the next level with our new pickleball sessions! 

Mondays, 24 November – 29 December 7-9pm

Hurlstone Park

Australian Ceramics Association Open Studios

Visit an artist's studio, chat with a local potter, and experience the simple pleasures of clay

Saturday 8 November, 10am-4pm
Sunday 9 November 2025, 10am-4pm

Riverwood

Casual shooting basketball

Casual shooting is a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game. $7.50 per person.

Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities

Bardwell Park

Wolli Creek Valley bushwalk: Bardwell Park to Tempe

Celebrate our natural environment with this guided tour of Wolli Creek Regional Park

Saturday 8 November, 9am-noon

Kingsgrove

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 8 November, 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

Monday, 10am-noon, and Saturday, 10.30am-12.30pm (during school term)