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.
Lakemba
English conversation group Lakemba
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Thursdays, 10am-noon (during school term)
Bankstown
English conversation group Bankstown | post-beginners
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Thursday, 10-noon (during school terms)
Greenacre
Justice of the Peace service Greenacre
JP services are available at Greenacre Library on Thursdays. Please call the library to confirm before visiting.
Thursdays, 10am-noon
Chester Hill
Baby rhyme time Chester Hill
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Thursdays, 10-11am (during school terms)
Sold Out
Bankstown
Stories on the move Bankstown
Discover the stories, streets and spaces that shaped our local community
Thursday 30 April, 10am-12:30pm
Sold Out
Chester Hill
Book club Chester Hill
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
Thursday 5:30-7:30pm (excluding public holidays)
Campsie
Mahjong club Campsie
Mahjong is a social game that keeps your brain active, improves memory and stimulates your mind.
Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm