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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! 
Panania

Chair yoga Panania

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm (during school term)

Riverwood

Smart devices support and form filling service Riverwood

Face-to-face service is strictly by appointment only

Wednesday, 1.30-3.30pm

Campsie

Chinese Calligraphy - Mandarin

Discover the centuries-old secrets of Chinese calligraphy and develop your own unique piece with ink and a brush.

Tuesday and Wednesdays, 1.30-3pm

日期:每周二、每周三, 时间:下午1点30分至3点

Chester Hill

Chair yoga Chester Hill

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor? Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Wednesday, 2.30-3.30pm (during school term)

Bankstown

Families Connect to Culture

Families Connect to Culture includes a range of culturally embedded experiences for First Nations children and families, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance, budget cooking, art and craft, weaving and dreamtime stories

3.15-5.30pm, Wednesdays during school term. Starts week 2 and runs for 8 weeks. 

Greenacre

Brick building club Greenacre

Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks

Wednesday 3.30-4.30pm, during school terms.

Panania

After school fun Panania

Our libraries have a great range of after school  activities, events and services available to benefit everyone

Wednesdays and Fridays, 3.30-4.30pm (during school term)

Padstow

Brick Building Club ​Padstow

Join fellow builders and create objects out of bricks

Wednesdays and Fridays during school terms, 3.30-4.30pm

Campsie

Help with reading Campsie

Help with Reading is designed to help children in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills, and build up their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers

Tuesday and Wednesday, 3.30-5pm (during school term)