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!
Riverwood
English Conversation Groups Riverwood
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Weekly on a Monday and Tuesday, 10am-noon
Campsie
Help with reading Campsie
Now available for adults looking to improve their reading skills and boost confidence.
Weekly on Mondays, 10-11am and 2-3pm (during school term)
Bookings essential.
Bankstown
Tech Savvy Seniors in English - Bankstown
Four FREE technology training sessions for seniors. Bookings required.
Monday 5, 12, 19 and 26 May, 10am-noon
Community Event
Earlwood
Folk dancing
Learn folk dances from all around the world from a professional teacher
Every Monday, 10am-noon
Riverwood
Get Ready for Big School Riverwood
Give your child a head start once they get to kindergarten.
Mondays, 10-11am
Community Event
Kingsgrove
Line Dance Classes for Seniors
Easy to follow, no experience needed. Fun and social dance mood
Every Monday, 10-11.30am
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
Lakemba
Justice of the Peace Service Lakemba
Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to witness a statutory declaration, witness an affidavit, or certify copies of original documents
Mondays, 10-11.30am
Panania
Happy Crafting Panania
Looking to create something special?
First Monday of every month, 10am-noon