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Canterbury-Bankstown First Nations Cultural Hub and Resource Centre

A new cultural space, with a focus on bringing together the First Nations and non-Indigenous community has opened its doors in the Bankstown CBD, on Darug Country. Located within Bankstown Senior Citizens Centre at 7 West Terrace, Bankstown. 

Check out what’s on at the First Nations Hub this term

Coming soon

  • Watch this space while as we finalise the details of some more programs coming soon.
Bankstown
Wiradjuri Language for Beginners: Incorporating Language, Culture and Heritage
The Wiradjuri Language for Beginners program is traditionally taught through story, song, art and direct instruction, using a variety of resources and activities. 

Every Wednesday during school term, check class times.
Bankstown
Families Connect to Culture
Families Connect to Culture includes a range of culturally embedded experiences for First Nations children and families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, budget cooking, art and craft, weaving and dreamtime stories

3.15-5.30pm, Wednesdays during school term. Starts week 2 and runs for 8 weeks. 
Bankstown
Guring Gang playgroup
Facilitated by BCRG, the Guring Gang supported playgroup is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged 0-5 and their families. 

Thursdays, 10am-noon, during school term, run for 8 weeks starting from week 2.
Bankstown
Aboriginal Cultural Art Workshop
Come along and learn Aboriginal Art with local Elder and Wiradjuri woman, Lee Carr

Thursday 3 July 10.30am-12.30pm
Bankstown
NAIDOC Family Fun Day
This free fun and inclusive event will feature performances from First Nations artists, workshops, stalls, a free BBQ and more

Saturday 5 July, 10am-3pm
Bankstown
First Nations Youth Group
Come along to meet and hang out with other local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people while connecting to culture

Mondays, 3.30-5.30pm, during school term (closed public holidays), run for 8 weeks starting from 17 February.

Centre Operations
CBCity’s new First Nations Cultural Hub and Resource Centre will have a particular focus on providing a space for the community to come together and to maintain and promote First Nations culture. Through empowerment and building the capacity of our local First Nations community to share its cultural heritage, we can better work towards reconciliation, increase knowledge and understanding of First Nations culture and help build resilience in our community.
 
Bankstown Community Resource Group (BCRG) has been appointed as the anchor organisation for a two-year trial period. BCRG has a well-established rapport with the local community through running a number of services, including Aboriginal community programs run by their Aboriginal team members.
Activities
Services and activities that will be offered at The Hub are planned to include:
  • Cultural meeting space i.e. Elders groups, First Nations Youth Group
  • Cultural awareness training and activities i.e. weaving, bush tucker
  • Community services
  • Educational sessions through sharing culture and Q&A sessions
  • Art sessions
  • Movie screenings
  • Social activities
  • Information on service providers, particularly for the First Nations community
  • Drop-in sessions such as social gatherings and homework help
  • Education and health support
     
These will support The Hub's aims of:
  • Increased levels of positive engagement and interaction within the First Nations community, as well as with the non-Indigenous community
  • Increased participation of First Nations community members in increasing understanding, foster and maintain their cultural heritage
  • Increased First Nations cultural education and awareness in the community
  • Increased awareness, understanding and appreciation of First Nations culture
  • Financial and operational sustainability
Bookings

Spaces at The Hub are available to be booked for local First Nations programs, events, businesses, cultural workshops and education sessions. Email for bookings and enquiries firstnationshub@bcrg.org.au.

For more information, contact

firstnationshub@bcrg.org.au
BCRG’s Aboriginal programs team 9796 2930