Community services and support
We provide a wide range of services to support our community.
If you need emergency support, the organisations on this list may be able to help you.
The Emergency Relief Directory linked here was compiled by Canterbury City Community Centre, and, to the best of our knowledge, was accurate at the time of production.
Meals on Wheels
Bankstown Meals on Wheels began in 1966 with 16 clients. Today, the service delivers around 32,000 meals a year.
Community directory, networks & agencies
Our Community Information Directory contains information about the many services and organisations in the City of Canterbury Bankstown
Multicultural Community
Our City attracts a large number of newly-arrived residents each year
Mental Health & Wellbeing
You may recognise that you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem
People with disability
People with disability are active and valued in our community. We are improving accessibility and creating opportunities for employment and economic participation in liveable communities.
Domestic and family violence
The City of Canterbury Bankstown has a Domestic Violence Liaison Committee working for our community, providing services to women, children or families where domestic violence is identified.
Community Grants Program
This program provides financial support to assist local community-based organisations with their activities.
ClubGRANTS Category 1 funding
The ClubGRANTS Scheme is a state-wide initiative allowing registered clubs to apply a percentage of gaming machine revenue to specific community development and support projects
Events Partnership Program
The Events Partnership Program (EPP) offers funding and support to events which have the potential to grow into major annual events in the City of Canterbury Bankstown
CommUNITY Connect
The 2025 Canterbury-Bankstown CommUNITY Connect for local government and non-government community organisations was held over two days, 25-26 February 2025
Racism Not Welcome
On 23 March 2021, the City of Canterbury Bankstown endorsed the #RacismNotWelcome campaign.
Urgent Care
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics provide free, walk-in medical care for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions, helping you get the care you need while reducing pressure on emergency departments