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 Canterbury-Bankstown 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.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
You may recognise that you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem
Multicultural Community
Our City attracts a large number of newly-arrived residents each year
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!
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Bankstown
Youth Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons has been bringing people together to create living adventures for fifty years
- Thursday 10 July, 10am-2pm (SOLD OUT)
- Thursday 17 July, 10am-2pm
Bankstown
Painting Like the Masters: Suburban Landscapes
From quaint houses to blooming jacarandas, learn to paint your own suburban neighbourhood scene.
Thursday 17 July, 10.30am-1pm
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Campsie
Agamographs
Create mesmerizing agamographs — craft pictures that magically transform as you shift your view!
Thursday 17 July, 10.30am-noon
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Chester Hill
Hologram workshop Chester Hill
Industrial revolution 4.0 is here!
Thursday 17 July, 2-4pm
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
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Lakemba
Bubbly day crafts
Blow away the winter blues by making your own bubble wands
Thursday 17 July, 2.30-3.30pm
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Bankstown
Star puppet
Your star-faced puppet will make everyone laugh as it dances and wiggles
Thursday 17 July, 2.30-4pm
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
Riverwood
Touch football and school yard games
Step onto the court and show off your skills at our touch football clinic
Friday 11 and 18 July. 9am-noon