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Learn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessionshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/learn-about-the-voice-referendum-at-councils-information-sessionsLearn about the Voice Referendum at Council's information sessions2023-09-17T14:00:00Z
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Electionhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/canterbury-bankstown-mayor-and-deputy-mayor-electionCanterbury-Bankstown Mayor and Deputy Mayor Election2023-09-11T14:00:00Z
Council hands out more than $500,000 in community supporthttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/council-hands-out-more-than-$500-000-in-community-supportCouncil hands out more than $500,000 in community support2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Residents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/residents-to-get-prepared-for-emergency-get-ready-weekResidents to get prepared for Emergency Get Ready Week2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
Expo educates about risks associated with dementiahttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/expo-educates-about-risks-associated-with-dementiaExpo educates about risks associated with dementia2023-09-10T14:00:00Z
A community united for welcoming weekhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-community-united-for-welcoming-weekA community united for welcoming week2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Experience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go serieshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/experience-the-vibrant-culture-of-ukraine-with-lets-go-seriesExperience the vibrant culture of Ukraine with let's go series2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
Sunny savings with solar rebate programhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/sunny-savings-with-solar-rebate-programSunny savings with solar rebate program2023-09-03T14:00:00Z
A centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotaryhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/a-centenary-celebration-council-plants-100-trees-to-mark-100-years-of-rotaryA centenary celebration: Council plants 100 trees to mark 100 years of Rotary2023-08-28T14:00:00Z
Community leaders unite to tackle domestic violencehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/community-leaders-unite-to-tackle-domestic-violenceCommunity leaders unite to tackle domestic violence2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Nominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awardshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/nominations-now-open-for-2023-children-and-youth-awardsNominations now open for 2023 Children and Youth Awards2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Spring into nature at three-month festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spring-into-nature-at-three-month-festivalSpring into nature at three-month festival2023-08-27T14:00:00Z
Streamline your DA and get expert guidancehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/streamline-your-da-and-get-expert-guidanceStreamline your DA and get expert guidance2023-08-24T14:00:00Z
Street artists and local youth create better wallshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/street-artists-and-local-youth-create-better-wallsStreet artists and local youth create better walls2023-08-20T14:00:00Z
Join the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screeninghttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/join-the-war-on-waste-free-workshop-and-screeningJoin the War on Waste: FREE workshop and screening2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's sleepout raises funds for the homelesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-sleepout-raises-funds-for-the-homelessMayor's sleepout raises funds for the homeless2023-08-13T14:00:00Z
Twiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless handshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/twiddlemuffs-local-knitters-solution-for-restless-handsTwiddlemuffs: Local knitters' solution for restless hands2023-08-06T14:00:00Z
14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festivalhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/14-500-plus-people-attend-this-years-bankstown-bites-food-festival14,500+ people attend this year's Bankstown Bites food festival2023-07-31T14:00:00Z
Masterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/masterchef-and-mkr-celebrity-chefs-to-inspire-foodies-at-bitesMasterchef and MKR celebrity chefs to inspire foodies at bites2023-07-23T14:00:00Z
Plate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Biteshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/plate-art-exhibition-to-be-launched-at-bankstown-bitesPlate art exhibition to be launched at Bankstown Bites2023-07-18T14:00:00Z
Tackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Councilhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/tackling-illegal-dumping-bulldogs-team-up-with-councilTackling illegal dumping Bulldogs team up with Council2023-07-17T14:00:00Z
Swimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury poolhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/swimmers-welcome-new-era-for-beloved-canterbury-poolSwimmers welcome new era for beloved Canterbury pool2023-07-13T14:00:00Z
Mayor's plea to help end homelessnesshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/mayors-plea-to-help-end-homelessnessMayor's plea to help end homelessness2023-07-12T14:00:00Z
Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodgehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/get-ready-to-dodge-duck-dip-dive-and-dodgeGet ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Magic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alikehttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/magic-table-brings-smiles-to-young-old-and-all-abilities-alikeMagic table brings smiles to young, old and all abilities alike2023-07-09T14:00:00Z
Spice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tourhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/spice-up-your-life-with-a-bankstown-bites-food-tourSpice up your life with a Bankstown Bites food tour2023-07-05T14:00:00Z
Bankstown Arts Centre announces new Arts Directorhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-arts-centre-announces-new-arts-directorBankstown Arts Centre announces new Arts Director2023-06-25T14:00:00Z
Bankstown Bites boasts smorgasbord of cuisineshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/bankstown-bites-boasts-smorgasbord-of-cuisinesBankstown Bites boasts smorgasbord of cuisines2023-06-25T14:00:00Z
Headline acts announced for NAIDOC Week celebrationshttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/headline-acts-announced-for-naidoc-week-celebrationsHeadline acts announced for NAIDOC Week celebrations2023-06-25T14:00:00Z
CBCity Women's award recipients announcedhttps://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/media/news/cbcity-womens-award-recipients-announcedCBCity Women's award recipients announced2023-06-19T14:00:00Z

A community united for welcoming week

A community united for welcoming week Welcoming Week, an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating inclusive communities, is here once again. Yes Welcoming Week, an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating inclusive communities, is here once again.  
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Welcoming Week, an annual campaign dedicated to celebrating inclusive communities, is here once again.

This year, City of Canterbury Bankstown proudly joins the Welcoming Australia network, reinforcing its commitment to providing a genuine embrace to migrants, refugees, asylum-seekers and international visitors.

Mayor Bilal El-Hayek, an advocate for diversity and inclusion, said Council was dedicated to fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

“Many former refugees now call Canterbury-Bankstown home and contribute to our thriving community,” Mayor El-Hayek said.

“We extend a warm welcome to all migrants and refugees no matter where they’re from.”

This year’s Welcoming Week carries the theme Power of Place. In a world where migration often means leaving behind familiar surroundings, the concept of “place” takes on heightened importance.

The Power of Place extends beyond mere symbolism; it’s a guiding principle for this year’s line-up of Welcoming Week events.

R U OK? Day

  • When: Monday 11 September, 12.30pm-2.30pm
  • Where: Anzac Park, Anzac Square, Campsie

Welcome to Revesby/Bunya Tour

  • When: Friday 15 September, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Coolumbroo Neighbourhood Centre, 11 Ryan Road, Padstow

All Things Bengali at Lakemba Library

  • When: Thursday 28 September, 10am-noon
  • Where: Lakemba Library, 62 The Boulevarde, Lakemba

Welcome to Canterbury-Bankstown Picnic

  • When: Friday 29 September, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Anzac Park, Anzac Square, Campsie

The Welcome to Canterbury-Bankstown Picnic is funded by the NSW Government.

For more information or to register, please visit cb.city/WelcomingWeek


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