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 CBCity 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.
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
FEM-Me: Feminine Mechanics and Other Kinetic Systems
Discover a future of female innovation
From Saturday 21 September until Saturday 9 November
Riverwood
Casual table tennis
We are here to serve up some fun!
Available 7 days a week
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
Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities
Birrong
Yoga
Gentle stretches, concentration, meditation and breathing techniques
Every Monday and Friday, 7am
Panania
Baby Rhyme Time Panania
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Weekly on a Wednesday at 10am and 11am.
Weekly on a Friday at 10am.
Lakemba
Justice of the Peace Service Lakemba
Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to witness a statutory declaration, witness an affidavit, or certify copies of original documents
Every second and fourth Monday of each month 10-11.30am
Weekly on a Friday 10am-noon (NB Session postponed until further notice)
Bankstown
Knitting group Bankstown
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Weekly on Fridays, 10am-noon
Community Event
Panania
Gentle Exercise
Exercise which is gentle and perfect for people new to exercise
Every Friday, 10am
Padstow
Baby Rhyme Time Padstow
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Weekly on a Friday at 10am