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
Chair yoga Bankstown
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor? Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!
Friday, 1-2pm (during school terms)
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
Chester Hill
Vietnamese Friendship Group | ​Nhóm Thân Hữu Việt Nam
Do you want to meet new friends from your local Vietnamese community?
Last Friday of each month, 1-4pm
Campsie
​Health and Wellbeing Sessions
Campsie Library will be holding weekly Health and Wellbeing sessions in Mandarin during term time
Fridays, 2-4pm
Padstow
Brick Building Club ​Padstow
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms, 3.30-4.30pm
Greenacre
Brick building club Greenacre
Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks
Friday 3.30-4.30pm, during school terms.
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
Book a Librarian Padstow
Do you need help using technology?
Mondays 4-5pm and Fridays 11am-noon
Campsie
Homework help Campsie
We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4-7pm