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!
Campsie
Chinese Calligraphy - Mandarin
Discover the centuries-old secrets of Chinese calligraphy and develop your own unique piece with ink and a brush.
Tuesday and Wednesdays, 1.30-3pm
日期：每周二、每周三, 时间：下午1点30分至3点
Panania
Wanna be a marine biologist?
Connect with the natural world in this fun and educational incursion with Nathan from The Wildlife Movement
Wednesday 9 July, 2.30-4pm
Bankstown
Hologram workshop Bankstown
Industrial revolution 4.0 is here!
Wednesday 9 July, 2.30-4.30pm
Belmore
BYRC Youth Drop-in
This is a space for young people to enjoy their afternoon where they can play pool, be social, meet new people and have access to our youth services.
Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during school term from 3-5pm
Bankstown
Families Connect to Culture
Families Connect to Culture includes a range of culturally embedded experiences for First Nations children and families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, budget cooking, art and craft, weaving and dreamtime stories
3.15-5.30pm, Wednesdays during school term. Starts week 2 and runs for 8 weeks.
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)
Padstow
Brick Building Club Padstow
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms, 3.30-4.30pm
Bankstown
Family Drug & Addiction Support Information Sessions Bankstown
Caring for someone with an addiction, such as alcohol, gambling and/or drugs can be a challenging and often exhausting task.
Wednesday 9 July, 6pm
Riverwood
Casual shooting basketball
Casual shooting is a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game. $7.50 per person.
Thursday 10 July, All day