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!
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
Holiday intensive swim program
Get ready for summer these holidays with our Swim School holiday intensive program – it's great way to introduce your child to swimming lessons or quickly improve their skills!
Week 1: Monday 29 September-Friday 3 October
Week 2: Tuesday 7-Friday 10 October
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
Bass Hill
Cycle skills fun
Come along with your child for a morning of fun competitions, prizes and bike games.
Wednesday 1 October, 9am-1pm
Community Event
Canterbury
Circus Dayz with Aerialize
Always wanted to join the circus? Swing, hang and spin your way into the spotlight?
Monday to Friday 29 September-10 October
Community Event
Riverwood
​Dance Fit
Low impact dance to your favourite songs from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and all the classics
Weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am
Bankstown
Ceramics Workshops (Two-day workshop)
Learn the basics of sculpting with clay, all the way from hand-building to glazing, in this two-part ceramics workshop!
Session 1 (sculpting): Wednesday 1 October, 10am-noon
Session 2 (glazing): Wednesday 8 October, 10am-noon
Padstow
Smart devices and form filling in Vietnamese Padstow
Support with smart devices and form filling in Vietnamese at Padstow Library
First Wednesday of the month, 10am-noon
Campsie
Justice of the Peace service Campsie
JP services are available at Campsie Library on Wednesdays.
Wednesday, 10am-12.45pm