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!
Belmore
BYRC Drop-in + mini game comps
Come hang out, join the fun and show off your skills at our Drop-in Games Competition Day!
Friday 18 July
- Activity: 1-3.30pm
- Drop-in: 10am-4.30pm
Sold Out
Bankstown
Laser tag and bowling
Get ready for action-packed fun!
Friday 18 July, 10am-2pm
Bankstown
Build and Play: Tiny Robots
Get creative with cardboard and craft materials and build your very own robot!
Friday 18 July, 10.30am-noon
Sold Out
Riverwood
Family movie Riverwood
All ages
Friday 18 July, 2-4pm
Sold Out
Bankstown
Bingo Bankstown
Join us for a fun afternoon of bingo!
Friday 18 July, 2.30-3.30pm
Sold Out
Padstow
Hologram workshop Padstow
Industrial revolution 4.0 is here!
Friday 18 July, 2.30-4.30pm
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
Brick building club Greenacre
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Friday 3.30-4.30pm, during school terms.
Padstow
Book a Librarian Padstow
Do you need help using technology?
Mondays 4-5pm and Fridays 11am-noon