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!
Padstow
Brick Building Club ​Padstow
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms, 3.30-4.30pm
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)
Greenacre
Brick building club Greenacre
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm, during school terms.
Campsie
Homework help Campsie
We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments
Wednesday and Thursday, 4-7pm
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.
Sold Out
Bankstown
Aboriginal Cultural Weaving Workshop
Come along and learn the art of Aboriginal cultural weaving with local Elder and Wiradjuri woman, Lee Carr. Limited numbers so get in quick.
10am-12.30pm
- 28 August
- 11 September
Lakemba
Youth chess club Lakemba
Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school terms)
Campsie
Youth Dungeons and Dragons Club Campsie
Dungeons and Dragons is the old-school tabletop collaborative roleplaying game where players and storyteller work to solve mysteries, right wrongs and deal with evil in all forms.
Fortnightly, Fridays 5-7.45pm (from 16 May)
During school terms
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.
First and third Thursday of every month