Youth
Our programs for young people are fully inclusive and include support, learning and having fun!
The over 65,000 young people in our City are an active and important part of our community. Our programs and policies for young people reflect the needs that they themselves have identified.
Our youth programs are fully inclusive and cover an age range from 12 to 24.
We welcome all young people, including anyone:
- From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds (CALD)
- Living with a disability
- Newly arrived
- From refugee backgrounds
- At risk of homelessness
- Who identifies as being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Intersexed (LGBTIQA+)
Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC)
Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) provides programs and services for young people in our City.
Bus to Beach
What a success! This year we took 350 residents for trips to Cronulla beach.
Canterbury Bankstown Workers with Youth Network
The Canterbury Bankstown Workers With Youth Network (CBWWYN) is a cohesive network of professionals working towards common goals for youth and youth services in Canterbury-Bankstown.
Child Safe CBCity
We are a Child Safe Organisation and CBCity is a proud supporter of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Pride Youth Group
The PRIDE Youth Group is a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young people.
School holiday programs
Don’t sit at home these holidays!
Subscribe to Youth Scoop eNews
Youth Scoop eNews is a great way to keep up-to-date on the latest youth-related news and events happening in the City of Canterbury Bankstown, conveniently delivered to your inbox each month. Sign up now!
Twilight Sports
Twilight Sports is a FREE non-competitive sports program aimed at encouraging social inclusion and participation for young people aged 12-17 in a fun way.
Youth Action Plan 2020-24
This is a strategic document which highlights a number of priorities and recommended actions for Council to work towards to achieve the best outcomes for local youth.
Youth Futures
Gain information, skills, confidence and support to help you transition into employment.
Youth Week
Dream. Dare. Do.
Children and Youth Awards
Do you know a child aged 8-12 or a young person aged 13-18 years who inspires others, uplifts those around them or makes a meaningful difference in Canterbury-Bankstown?
Links for young people:
- Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14. 24/7 Telephone crisis support and suicide prevention
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636. 24/7 Support and chat line
- Kids helpline: Free, confidential and anonymous telephone and online counselling service, specifically for young people aged between five and 25. 1800 551 800
- Headspace: Online and telephone counselling for young people
- QLife Australia: 1800 184 527 (LGBTI peer support daily 3pm-midnight)
- Reach Out!: Information on issues relating to youth suicide.
- Suicide Call-back Service: 1300 659 467
- Transcultural Mental Health Service
- NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511 (available 24/7)
- Better Health Company: 1300 822 953. Free Telehealth Health Coaching for Young People (13-25 years)
- Link2home: 1800 152 152. Provides 24/7 referral to accommodation and services.
- Missionbeat: 1800 306 461. Homelessness outreach, welfare checks and services assisting people who are
sleeping rough.
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732. National sexual assault, domestic family violence counselling service
- Domestic Violence Helpline NSW: 1800 656 463
- South West Sydney Legal Centre: 9601 7777
- Advocate for Children and Young People
- Centrelink: Career information, services and programs for youth.
- The Department of Social Services: Information including assistance, housing support and youth programs.
- Lawstuff: Australian legal information website for young people.
- Youth Week: National Youth Week occurs each year around April. It's your chance to get involved with art, music and other events involving young people.
- TAFE Handbook: Need to get some extra skills before you can land that job? Check out the TAFE Handbook and see what's available at your local TAFE college.
- Youth Action: Resources for young people and youth workers in NSW.
What's on
Bankstown
Book a librarian Bankstown
You can Book-a-librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.
Bookings required.
Belmore
BYRC Youth Drop-in
This is a space for young people to enjoy their afternoon where they can play pool, be social, meet new people and have access to our youth services.
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during school term from 3-5pm
Padstow
Brick building club ​Padstow
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)
Panania
After school fun Panania
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)
Riverwood
Help with reading Riverwood
Help with Reading is designed to help students in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills and confidence by reading aloud to volunteers.
​Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30-4.45pm
Greenacre
Brick building club Greenacre
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term only)
Belmore
Join the Belmore Youth Crew!
Get involved and help shape the Belmore Youth Resource Centre into a space where young people feel safe and thrive while doing what they love.
Wednesday 4:15-5:45pm during Term 3 and 4
Lakemba
Youth chess club Lakemba
Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!
Thursday, 3:30-4:30pm (during school terms)
Riverwood
After school fun Riverwood
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Thursdays, 3:30pm (during school term)