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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Panania
After school fun Panania
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)
Postponed
Villawood
Movies Under the Stars: Dog Man
Due to current park conditions and forecast rain this week, we’ve made the difficult decision to POSTPONE Movies Under the Stars at Villawood until Friday 30 October.
Friday 30 October, 5-9:30pm
Sold Out
Bankstown
Spooktacular children's party
Tiny witches, mini vampires and adorable pumpkins gather around for October Fright Night at Bankstown Library.
Friday 30 October, 5:45-7:30pm
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
Community Event
Canterbury
parkrun
For more information, visit parkrun.com/au/cooksriver
Every Saturday at 8am
Kingsgrove
Upcoming Chemical CleanOut Day
Safely dispose of your household chemicals
Saturday 31 October, 9am-3:30pm
Chester Hill
Knitting group Chester Hill
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers
Mondays, 10am-noon, and Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Panania
Movies Under the Stars: Scooby-Doo! & Curse of the 13th Ghost
Movies, starlight and the great outdoors.
Saturday 31 October, 5-9:30pm
Birrong
Bankstown Men’s Shed Inc
A place where men can meet up, share and learn new skills and enjoy each other’s company
Every Monday to Wednesday, 8am-2pm