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
Homework help Campsie
We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments
Weekly on a Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-7.30pm, and Thursday, 4-7pm (during school terms)
Padstow
Book a Librarian Padstow
Do you need help using technology?
Mondays 4-5pm and Fridays 11am-noon
Bankstown
Family movie fun Bankstown
Jump into your pyjamas and bring the family along to our FREE Friday night movies at the library
First Friday of each month, 5.30-8pm
Bankstown
They're Playing Our Song - Presented by Bankstown Theatre Company
Bankstown Theatre Company is back for their latest production!
- Friday 2 May, 2025 at 8pm
- Saturday 3 May, 2025 at 2pm & 8pm
- Sunday 4 May, 2025 at 2pm
- Saturday 10 May, 2025 at 2pm & 8pm
- Sunday 11 May, 2025 at 2pm
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.
Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities
Riverwood
Casual table tennis
We are here to serve up some fun!
Available 7 days a week
Chester Hill
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Weekly on Mondays 10am-noon
Weekly on Saturdays 10.30am-12.30pm
Riverwood
Casual table tennis
We are here to serve up some fun!
Available 7 days a week
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.
Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities