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
Kids Play
Discover all things kids play at MIISC! From our fun-filled soft playroom to our brand-new Indoor Play Centre, there's something for every little explorer.
Weekdays, 9am-4pm
*From Monday 2 March the play centre will be open on weekdays from 9am-7pm*
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.
Chester Hill
English conversation group Chester Hill
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Fridays, 10-11:30am (from 24 April)
Padstow
Baby rhyme time Padstow
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Fridays, 10-10:30am (during school term)
Bookings required. Bookings open on Monday, 9:30am.
Campsie
Literature talk: the masterpieces of Tang poetry
Join us at Campsie Library for a literary talk in Mandarin with Dr Shengtong about the masterpieces of Tang poetry
Friday 24 April, 10am-noon
Bankstown
Knitting group Bankstown
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Fridays, 10am-noon
Yagoona
Walking Football
Develop football skills, play the game and meet new people, or come along as a spectator
Weekly on a Friday, 10-11.30am
Riverwood
Knitting group Riverwood
Enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers at our popular knitting group every second and fourth Friday of each month at Riverwood Library.
Friday twice a month, 10am–noon (from 13 Feb 2026)
Earlwood
Social cards
Card playing for fun such as euchre
Last Friday of every month, 10:30-11:30am