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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! 
Lakemba

Tween Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons has been bringing people together to create living adventures for fifty years

Monday 29 September, 2-5pm

Riverwood

Book a librarian Riverwood

Bookings required for a 30-minute, one-on-one session with our library staff to help you with your computer and information needs.

Monday and Thursday, from 2pm

Bankstown

First Nations Youth Group

Come along to meet and hang out with other local Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people while connecting to culture

Mondays, 3.30-5.30pm, during school term (closed public holidays), run for 8 weeks starting from 17 February.

Padstow

Book a Librarian Padstow

Do you need help using technology?

Mondays 4-5pm and Fridays 11am-noon

Riverwood

Justice of the Peace Service Riverwood

JP services are available at Riverwood Library on Monday and Friday every week. Please call the library to confirm.

Mondays, 5-7pm and Fridays, 1-3pm

Padstow

Cultural musical experience - Fratelli del Sud Padstow

Formed in 2012, Fratelli del Sud has been performing across various venues and events, gaining a reputation for their distinct sound

Monday 29 September, 7-7.45pm

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

Belmore

My Positivity Playlist – youth art competition

Feeling good starts with doing what you love.

Entries close: Friday 17 October, 5.30pm