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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
Celebrating a decade of beach trips!
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 friendly space. Each session varies from activities, discussions, excursions, special guests and events.
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 de​livered to your inbox each month. Sign up now!
Talent Advancement Program
For 23 years, our Talent Advancement Program identified, nurtured and promoted young vocalists from within our local schools.
Twilight Sports
Twilight Sports is a  non-competitive indoor sports program aimed at encouraging social inclusion and participation for young people aged 12-18 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
Youth Futures is a series of employment workshops providing young people with information, skills, confidence and support to transition into employment
Youth Week
Express. Empower. Get loud!
Children and Youth Awards
Are you aware of an exceptional student in Years 3-6, or a local young person in Years 7-12 who has significantly contributed to our community? 
Links for young people:
  • 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.
  • 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
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 during school terms, 3.30-4.30pm
Greenacre
After school fun Greenacre
​​Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30pm (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
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)
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
Riverwood
Book a librarian Riverwood
Bookings required for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with our library staff to help you with your computer and information needs.

Monday and Thursday, from 2pm
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.

Tuesdays, 10am-noon, and Thursdays, 2.30-4pm

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