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!
Campsie
Art exhibition: Serpent women then and now
Coinciding with the Year of the Snake, join us at Campsie Library for Serpent Women Then and Now, a two–week art exhibition by Dr Lucienne Fontannaz.
Launch event: Friday 12 September, 10am-noon.
Exhibition dates: 12-26 September.
Riverwood
Casual table tennis
We are here to serve up some fun!
Available 7 days a week
Riverwood
Casual shooting basketball
Casual shooting is a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game. $7.50 per person.
Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities
Picnic Point
Wildflower wander
Join us for a wander through Sylvan Grove Native Garden and learn about diverse plants and animals that call the garden home.
- Saturday 20 September, 10am-noon - SOLD OUT
- Sunday 12 October, 10am-noon
Chester Hill
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Monday, 10am-noon, and Saturday, 10.30am-12.30pm (during school term)
Earlwood
Love Earlwood – Meet you at the Plateia Festival
Save the date! Love Earlwood – Meet you at the Plateia Festival is coming soon.
Saturday 20 September, 11am-4pm
Bankstown
Cultural musical experience - Scupriri Bankstown
Scupriri is a Sicilian folk ensemble based in Sydney.
Saturday 20 September, 1-2pm
Riverwood
Casual shooting basketball
Casual shooting is a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game. $7.50 per person.
Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities
Riverwood
Casual table tennis
We are here to serve up some fun!
Available 7 days a week