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
African Dancing and Drumming
Get moving with this lively rhythmic workshop for kids!
Friday 11 July, 10.30-11.30am
Earlwood
Bingo Earlwood
Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends
Second Friday of each month, 10.30-11.30am
Bankstown
Book club Bankstown
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
Monthly – First Thursday of the month, 5.30-7.30pm
Monthly - Second Friday of the month, 11am-1pm
Monthly - Fourth Friday of the month, 11am-1pm
Panania
Knitting group Panania
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Fridays, 11am-1pm
Riverwood
Justice of the Peace Service Riverwood
JP services are available at Riverwood Library on Monday and Friday every week. Please call the library to confirm.
Mondays, 5-7pm and Fridays, 1-3pm
Campsie
​Health and Wellbeing Sessions
Campsie Library will be holding weekly Health and Wellbeing sessions in Mandarin during term time
Fridays, 2-4pm
Bankstown
NAIDOC Family Movie Night
Come and join the fun to celebrate NAIDOC at our movie night.
Friday 11 July, 2-5pm
Bankstown
CD creations
Wow! Use your imagination and look at what fun things you can create using CDs
Friday 11 July, 2.30-4pm
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