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
Embroidery group Bankstown
Be part of a new embroidery group at Bankstown Library
3rd Tuesday of the month, 10-11:30am
Greenacre
Book club Greenacre
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
Third Tuesday of the month (during school term), 10:45-11:30am
Lakemba
Book club Lakemba
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
Third Tuesday of every month, 2-3pm
Lakemba
Trivia at Lakemba Library
Put your thinking caps on and join us for a fun filled session.
Third Tuesday of the month, 3-4pm
Audio book club
Do you want to join a book club but never seem to find the time to read the book?
Third Tuesday of the month, 6.30-7.30pm
Belmore
Campsie-Kingsgrove Probus group
Stimulate thought and activity at a time when it is easy to become complacent
10.30am third Wednesday of the month
Padstow
Social bingo Padstow
Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends
Third Wednesday of every month, 11am-noon
Earlwood
Stories on the move Earlwood
Historical bus tours of Canterbury-Bankstown
Thursday 19 November, 10am-noon
Padstow
Author Talk: Eric Drysdale
Join us at Padstow Library for a FREE author talk with Padstow local, Eric J. Drysdale for International Men's Day.
Thursday 19 November, 6-7:30pm