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!
Bankstown
Guring Gang playgroup
Facilitated by BCRG, the Guring Gang supported playgroup is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children aged 0-5 and their families.
Thursdays, 10am-noon, during school term, run for 8 weeks starting from week 2.
Earlwood
Happy crafting Earlwood
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
First Monday of the month, 10.30am-noon
Greenacre
Justice of the Peace Service Greenacre
JP services are available at Greenacre Library on Thursdays.
Thursday, 10am-noon
Riverwood
Toddler time Riverwood
Fun interactive session for children aged 18 month to 3 years.
Thursday, 10-10.45am (during school term)
Bankstown
Happy crafting Bankstown
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Thursday, 10am-noon
Lakemba
English conversation group Lakemba
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Thursday, 10am-noon (during school term)
Bankstown
English conversation group Bankstown | post-beginners
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Thursday, 10-11.30am (during school terms)
Riverwood
Active Adults - Over 55's exercise class
Our Active Adults – Over 55’s is designed to get you out of your comfort zone, working on your balance and coordination whilst you are making new friends and having a laugh
Every Thursday, 10.30am
Campsie
Mahjong club Campsie
Mahjong is a social game that keeps your brain active, improves memory and stimulates your mind.
Monday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm, Thursday, 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30-3.30pm (during school terms)