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
Knitting group Campsie
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
On a scheduled Tuesday (see more for dates), 10.30am-12.30pm
Sold Out
Picnic Point
Sylvan Grove Native Garden tour
Come along to a guided tour of Sylvan Grove in Picnic Point, Canterbury-Bankstown's very own demonstrative native garden
Tuesday 6 May, 10.30am-noon
Campsie
Preschool Story Time in Chinese | 学龄前中文故事会
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the joys of stories in your language. Session activities include stories, singing and craft
Weekly on a Tuesday, 10.30am
Panania
Laughter Yoga Panania
FREE laughter yoga to celebrate World Laughter Day 2025!
Tuesday 6 May, 10.30-11.30am
Bookings required. Please call 9707 9737 or book online.
Campsie
Happy crafting Campsie
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Tuesdays, Fortnightly from 6 February, 10.30-11.30am
Condell Park
Walking Basketball
Join our FREE program to discover a new social world and benefit from gentle and low-impact fun exercise
Tuesday (during school terms), 10.30-11.30am
Campsie
Tai Chi for Seniors | Advanced class
Join us at Campsie Library for our Tai Chi class for Seniors! Bookings for Term 2 are now open.
Every Tuesday during school term, 11am-noon
Lakemba
Bengali Friendship Group | বেঙ্গলি ফ্রেন্ডশিপ গ্রুপ
Would you like to meet new friends who speak the same language as you?
Weekly on Tuesdays, noon-1pm
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