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!
Lakemba
Lakemba Nights during Ramadan
This spectacular month-long cultural event is a vibrant, global food bazaar, which takes place during the month of Ramadan
Every Thursday-Sunday from 19 February-15 Mar, 6pm-2am
Riverwood
Social Basketball
Our social basketball sessions are a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game.
Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities
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.
Earlwood
Card making Earlwood
Make the perfect greeting card for every occasion at Earlwood Library.
Third Friday of every month, 10-11am
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
Bankstown
Made in Canterbury-Bankstown
A networking and business event for crafters and makers.
Friday 20 February, 10am-2pm
Bankstown
Knitting group Bankstown
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Fridays, 10am-noon (from 6 Feb 2026)
Campsie
English conversation group Campsie
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-noon (during school term)