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!
Campsie
Flappy butterflies
Make a fluttering butterfly with flapping wings using a clever straw piston – fun, hands-on holiday crafting for curious kids!
Tuesday 30 September, 10.30am-noon
Earlwood
CD clown
A fun craft using recycled CDs, googly eyes, buttons and paper to create colourful, silly clown faces with big smiles.
Tuesday 30 September, 10.30-11.30am
Campsie
Knitting group Campsie
Join one of our popular knitting groups and enjoy the company of like-minded craft-lovers.
Fortnightly on Tuesday (see more for dates), 10.30am-12.30pm
Panania
Adult Chess Club Panania
Join one of our weekly chess clubs to play a social game of chess or to learn from a chess master
Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm
Bankstown
Bingo at the HUB
Come along for some bingo fun at the Hub each month to win some fun prizes
- Noon, 29 July, 26 August and 30 September
Bankstown
Ceramic animal planters
Create your own functional animal planter, perfect for small plants and succulents!
Session 1: Tuesday 30 September, 1-3:30pm
Session 2: Tuesday 7 October, 1-3:30pm
Belmore
Chocolate making workshop
Love chocolate? Come join us for a hands-on workshop run by Kimberley Chocolates – Sydney’s own artisan chocolate makers!
Tuesday 30 September
- Workshop: 1.30-4.30pm
- Drop-in: 10am-1.30pm
Campsie
Chinese Calligraphy - Mandarin
Discover the centuries-old secrets of Chinese calligraphy and develop your own unique piece with ink and a brush.
Tuesday and Wednesdays, 1.30-3pm
日期：每周二、每周三, 时间：下午1点30分至3点
Greenacre
Spider bowl
Join us and make your own little eight-legged friend.
Tuesday 30 September, 2-3pm