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!
Bankstown
Personalised Mini Stamp Making
Learn to carve your own personalised stamp!
Wednesday 9 July, 10am-noon
Bankstown
Safer drivers’ course
Gain an extra 20 bonus hours
Wednesday 9 July, 10am-4pm
Bankstown
Community Safety Outreach and Pop-Up Session Bankstown
Come and meet Council staff and Police at our community safety outreach sessions throughout the year
9 July, 10am-1pm
Campsie
​NAIDOC Film Screening Q&A
Come and join us for a film screening of Rabbit Proof Fence followed by questions and answers in a group setting with Barbara, CBCity’s First Nations Community Development Officer, and Aunty Lyn Martin.
Wednesday 9 July, 10am-noon
Campsie
English Conversation Groups Campsie
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-noon
Bankstown
Sculpture Under the Sea
Experiment with shapes, colours and textures in this coral-inspired one-day sculpting workshop.
Wednesday 9 July, 10am-12.30pm
Community Event
Riverwood
​Dance Fit
Low impact dance to your favourite songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and all the classics
Weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am
Campsie
Justice of the Peace service Campsie
JP services are available at Campsie Library on Wednesdays.
Wednesday, 10am-12.45pm
Bankstown
Show me the movie Bankstown
Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries
Wednesday 11 June, 10.30am-12.30pm