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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Bankstown
Tech savvy seniors English Bankstown
FREE, fun digital skills sessions for seniors. Bookings required.
Mondays 9, 16 and 23 November, 10:30am-12:30pm
Campsie
Book club Campsie
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
Second Monday of every month, 11am-noon
Community Event
Tatreez Session
Hosted by Al-Awdah Association for Culture and Arts
Every Monday 9-30 November, 11am-2pm
Bankstown
Sweethearts of the 60s
Featuring The Swell Sisters
Tuesday 10 November, 10am-noon
Earlwood
Book club ​Earlwood
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
​Second Tuesday of every month, 10:30-11:30am
Campsie
Knitting group Campsie
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Fortnightly on Tuesday (see more for dates), 10:30am-12:30pm
Community Pl
Happy crafting Greenacre
Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?
Second Tuesday of the month (during school term), 10:45-11:30am
Bankstown
Youth chess club Bankstown
Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!
Second Tuesday of the month, 3:30-5:30pm
Busy people book club
Are you a book lover, but have little time to read?
Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30-7:30pm