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
Chinese friendship group Padstow | 华人联谊小组
Padstow图书馆诚意邀请您参加每个月一次的
Last Wednesday of every month, 11am-noon
Bankstown
Journalling club
Discover the joys of journalling at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre.
Last Wednesday of the month, 6-7:30pm
Sold Out
Chester Hill
Book club Chester Hill
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm (excluding public holidays)
Lakemba
Show me the movie Lakemba
Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries.
Last Thursday of every month, 1:30-3:30pm
Canterbury
Cook and connect
Be a star in the kitchen!
Last Friday of each month, starting 28 August, 10am-1pm
Earlwood
Social cards
Card playing for fun such as euchre
Last Friday of every month, 10:30-11:30am
Padstow
Rummikub club Padstow
Are you a fan of Rummikub? Join our FREE, monthly club and play with fellow fans of the game at Padstow Library and Knowledge Centre.
Last Friday of the month (starting 25 Sept), 11am-noon
Chester Hill
Vietnamese friendship group | Nhóm Thân Hữu Việt Nam
Do you want to meet new friends from your local Vietnamese community?
Last Friday of each month, 1-4pm
Panania
Family movie fun Panania
Jump into your pyjamas and bring the family along to our FREE Friday night movies at the library
Last Friday of the month, 5:30-7:30pm (see more for dates)