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Youth

Our programs for young people are fully inclusive and include support, learning and having fun! 

The over 65,000 young people in our City are an active and important part of our community. Our programs and policies for young people reflect the needs that they themselves have identified. 

Our youth programs are fully inclusive and cover an age range from 12 to 24.

We welcome all young people, including anyone: 

  • From Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds (CALD) 
  • Living with a disability 
  • Newly arrived 
  • From refugee backgrounds 
  • At risk of homelessness 
  • Who identifies as being Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Intersexed (LGBTIQA+)

Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC)

Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) provides programs and services for young people in our City.

Bus to Beach

What a success! This year we took 350 residents for trips to Cronulla beach.

Canterbury Bankstown Workers with Youth Network

The Canterbury Bankstown Workers With Youth Network (CBWWYN) is a cohesive network of professionals working towards common goals for youth and youth services in Canterbury-Bankstown.

Child Safe CBCity

We are a Child Safe Organisation and CBCity is a proud supporter of the Convention on the Rights of the Child

Pride Youth Group

The PRIDE Youth Group is a safe, inclusive and friendly space. Each session varies from activities, discussions, excursions, special guests and events.

School holiday programs

Don’t sit at home these holidays!

Subscribe to Youth Scoop eNews

Youth Scoop eNews is a great way to keep up-to-date on the latest youth-related news and events happening in the City of Canterbury Bankstown, conveniently de​livered to your inbox each month. Sign up now!

Twilight Sports

Twilight Sports is a FREE non-competitive sports program aimed at encouraging social inclusion and participation for young people aged 12-17 in a fun way.

Youth Action Plan 2020-24

This is a strategic document which highlights a number of priorities and recommended actions for Council to work towards to achieve the best outcomes for local youth.

Youth Futures

Gain information, skills, confidence and support to help you transition into employment.

Youth Week

Dream. Dare. Do.Thursday 16-Sunday 26 April 2026

Children and Youth Awards

Do you know a child aged 8-12 or a young person aged 13-18 years who inspires others, uplifts those around them or makes a meaningful difference in Canterbury-Bankstown? 

Links for young people:

  • Link2home: 1800 152 152. Provides 24/7 referral to accommodation and services.
  • Missionbeat: 1800 306 461. Homelessness outreach, welfare checks and services assisting people who are
    sleeping rough.
  • Advocate for Children and Young People
  • Centrelink: Career information, services and programs for youth.
  • The Department of Social Services: Information including assistance, housing support and youth programs.
  • Lawstuff: Australian legal information website for young people.  
  • Youth Week: National Youth Week occurs each year around April. It's your chance to get involved with art, music and other events involving young people.
  • TAFE Handbook: Need to get some extra skills before you can land that job? Check out the TAFE Handbook and see what's available at your local TAFE college.
  • Youth Action: Resources for young people and youth workers in NSW.

What's on

Birrong

Swim school holiday program Birrong

Age: 3+
  • 6-10 July
  • 13-17 July
Roselands

Swim school holiday program Roselands

Age: 3+
  • 6-10 July
  • 13-17 July
Revesby

Swim school holiday program Revesby

Age: 3+
  • 6-10 July
  • 13-17 July
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Campsie

Active CB junior rangers: whales at wattamolla

Age: 6-12

Monday 13 July, 9am-2pm
Bankstown

Book a librarian Bankstown

You can Book-a-librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.

Bookings required.
Belmore

Foosball comp & BYRC drop-in

Age: 10-15

Monday 13 July

  • Workshop 10:30am-12:30pm 

  • BYRC drop-in 9:30am-4:30pm 
Panania

Author talk Panania – Astred Hicks

Age: 5-12

Monday 13 July, 1:30-2:30pm
Bankstown

First Nations Youth Group

Come along to meet and hang out with other local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people while connecting to culture
Mondays, 3.30-5.30pm, during school term (closed public holidays), for 8 weeks of each term.
  • Term 2: Monday 4 May to Monday, 29 June 2026.
  • Term 3: Monday 3 August to Monday 21 September 2026.
  • Term 4: Monday 26 October to Monday 14 December 2026.
Belmore

Volunteer: Cross-generation, tech savvy seniors

Age: 12-18

Tuesday 14 July, 10am-3pm

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