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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Padstow
Help with technology Padstow
Do you need help using technology?
Fridays, 11am-noon
Campsie
New challengers evening – Arcade games
Remember the fun at the local arcades?
Friday, twice a month, 5:30-7:30pm - see more for dates
Bankstown
Thursday Ceramic Projects
Create your own clay sculptures in our introduction to hand-built ceramics!
Term 4: Thursdays, 22 October-10 December, 6:30-9pm
Riverwood
Twilight Sports Term 4 Volleyball
Join our FREE noncompetitive five-week VOLLEYBALL program!
Fridays, 6 November-4 December, 7-10:30pm
Bankstown
Gypsy
Presented by Bankstown Theatre Company
- Friday 6 November 2026 at 7:30pm
- Saturday 7 November 2026 at 1:30pm & 7:30pm
- Sunday 8 November 2026 at 1:30pm
- Saturday 14 November 2026 at 1:30pm & 7:30pm
- Sunday 15 November 2026 at 1:30pm
Bankstown
AZIMUTH: Navigating Sound & Place
Presented by BackStage Music in partnership with Bankstown Arts Centre & CuriousWorks
Friday 6 November 2026, 7.30pm
Canterbury
Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre – Grand Opening
Get ready to make a splash!
Saturday 7 November, from 9am
Community Event
Bankstown
Bankstown Dementia Carers’ Group Inc
Come along to our dementia carers’ drop in centre for fun activities, meet other carers and connect
Second, third and fourth Monday of each month (except Public Holidays), 10am-2pm
Earlwood
Mahjong club Earlwood
Mahjong is a fun game that helps keep your brain active and improves your memory and stimulates your mind.
Second, third and fourth Monday of every month, 10:30am-12:30pm