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
With more than 67,000 children aged 0-12 living in our City, City of Canterbury Bankstown provides a range of quality services, programs and opportunities that support children to learn, grow and thrive, while helping families feel connected and supported in our community.
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!
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Riverwood
After school fun Riverwood
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Thursdays, 3:30pm (during school term)
Belmore
Music mentoring at BYRC
Belmore Youth Resource Centre (BYRC) has partnered with A Sound Life to deliver a FREE music mentoring program for young people aged 12-18
Thursdays, 4-5pm
Chester Hill
Justice of the Peace service Chester Hill
JP services are available at Chester Hill Library on Thursdays.
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pm
Bankstown
Book club Bankstown
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
First Thursday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm; Second Friday of the month, 11am-1pm; Fourth Friday of the month, 11am-1pm
Pride Youth Group
The PRIDE Youth Group is a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for LGBTQIA+ young people.
First Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:30pm
Bankstown
Author Talk: Richard Glover
Think you’re doing parenting wrong? Don’t worry – Richard Glover's got centuries worth of hilarious parenting advice!
Thursday 5 November, 6-7:30pm
Community Event
Sefton
Strength and balance
Fridays 8-9am
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
Chester Hill
English conversation group Chester Hill
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Fridays, 10-11:30am (during school term)