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!
Chester Hill
Baby Rhyme Time Chester Hill
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Weekly on a Thursday at 10am and 11am
Lakemba
English Conversation Groups Lakemba
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Every Thursday, 10am-noon
Campsie
English Conversation Groups Campsie
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-noon
Earlwood
Happy crafting Earlwood
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Monthly – first Monday of the month, 10.30am-noon
Riverwood
Active Adults - Over 55's exercise class
Our Active Adults – Over 55’s is designed to get you out of your comfort zone, working on your balance and coordination whilst you are making new friends and having a laugh
Every Thursday, 10.30am
Greenacre
Preschool story time Greenacre
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children
Weekly on a ​Thursday, 11am (during school term)
Riverwood
Book club Riverwood
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
First Thursday of every month, 11am-noon
Revesby
Active hearts Revesby
Exercise class for over 50’s
Every Thursday, 11am-noon
Bankstown
Happy crafting Bankstown
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Weekly on a Thursday, 10am-noon