Valuing our collective experiences, supporting self-determination and amplifying our voices to provide opportunities for everyone in Canterbury-Bankstown.
In 2024, City of Canterbury Bankstown (CBCity) received funding from the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government to increase social justice and cohesion in Canterbury-Bankstown.
This project involved developing a CBCity Social Justice Charter and a social cohesion podcast - Voices of CBCity
CBCity Social Justice Charter
Following consultation, in June 2025, with nearly 300 community members and workers from diverse backgrounds across our City, CBCity’s Social Justice Charter was adopted. We’re committed to improving social justice across our City through embedding our social justice principles of human rights, equity, access and inclusion and empowerment.
To bring the Charter to life, we will establish a working group that will help drive our Social Justice Implementation Plan.
Expressions of interest to join the working group will open soon.
We’ll also be inviting local community members, organisations and businesses to sign up to the CBCity Social Justice Charter and pledge their commitment to improving social justice in Canterbury-Bankstown.
If you are interested in becoming a CBCity Social Justice Champion, you can complete the expression of interest form here. We’ll be in touch when our Champions pledge is finalised.
The development of CBCity’s Social Justice Charter was proudly funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government.
Also, as part of this project we have developed a new social cohesion podcast series, called Voices of CBCity dedicated to amplifying the voices of community members from CBCity, one of Australia's most diverse areas.
Each episode features personal stories and lived experiences from individuals of various cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds. Through these stories, the podcast will foster empathy, understanding and connection within the community, promoting a stronger sense of belonging and shared identity.
By highlighting the richness of CBCity’s diversity, Voices of CBCity aims to bridge divides, nurture inclusivity and, ultimately, enhance social cohesion across the area. This project is proudly funded by the NSW Government through the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government program.