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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! 
Bankstown

Book a librarian Bankstown

You can Book-a-librarian for 30-minute one-on-one sessions to help you with your computer and information needs.

Tuesdays, 10am-noon, and Thursdays, 2.30-4pm

Lakemba

Youth chess club Lakemba

Calling all young chess players and enthusiasts!

Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm (during school terms)

Greenacre

Help with reading Greenacre

Help with reading is designed to help students in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills and their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers.

Monday and Thursday, 4-6pm (during school terms)

Campsie

Homework help Campsie

We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments

Wednesday and Thursday, 4-7pm

Earlwood

Justice of the Peace Service Earlwood

JP services are available at Earlwood Library on Tuesday and Thursday. Please call the library to confirm.

Tuesday, 10am-noon, and Thursday, 5-7pm

Chester Hill

Justice of the Peace service Chester Hill

Justice of the Peace volunteers are available to witness a statutory declaration, witness an affidavit, or certify copies of original documents

Thursday, 5.30-7.30pm

Riverwood

Casual table tennis

We are here to serve up some fun!

Available 7 days a week

Riverwood

Casual shooting basketball

Casual shooting is a chance for you to work on your basketball skills, meet new people or play a social game. $7.50 per person.

Check our social media channels for weekly availabilities

Community Event
Sefton

Strength and Balance

Light cardio and strength training using body weight

Weekly on a Friday, 8-9am