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 CBCity 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.
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!
Come together with local faith leaders from diverse communities to pray for harmony, understanding, and healing.
Chester Hill
After School Fun Chester Hill
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Weekly on a Tuesday at 3.30pm, during school term
Riverwood
Help with Reading Riverwood
Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers
Weekly on a Tuesday and Wednesday from 3.30-4.45pm
Bankstown
Artynoons: Kids experimental painting and drawing
Term 3 Art Program
Tuesdays, 6 August-24 September, 4-6pm (8 weeks)
Padstow
Help with Reading Padstow
Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers
Weekly on a Tuesday from 4-5pm
Bankstown
Homework help Bankstown
We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4-7pm (during school term)
Campsie
Homework help Campsie
We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments
Weekly on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4-7pm (during school terms)
Bankstown
Youth Chess Club Bankstown
Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!
Every second Tuesday in school terms, 4-6pm
Campsie
Youth Dungeons and Dragons Club
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 5-8pm (during school terms)
Padstow
Book a librarian (Padstow)
You can Book-a-Librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.
Weekly on a Wednesday