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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Campsie
Mahjong club Campsie
Mahjong is a social game that keeps your brain active, improves memory and stimulates your mind.
Mondays and Thursdays, 10:30am-12:30pm and 1:30-3:30pm
Community Event
Riverwood
Share-Stronger Together
This 50+ strength and movement program is designed to support healthy ageing by improving mental health, cognitive function, balance, and overall mobility.
Monday’s noon-1pm
Online classic reads group
Are the classics your favourite genre of literature? Then join our book club for classic reads!
First Monday of the month, noon-2pm
Campsie
Let's read Campsie
Practise your reading and speaking skills in this reading group for English language learners.
Mondays, 1:30-3:30pm, and Thursdays, 10-11:30am (during school terms)
Canterbury
Active Hearts Ashbury
Exercise class for over 50s
Mondays 2:30-3:30pm
Chester Hill
After school fun Chester Hill
Our libraries have a great range of after school activities, events and services available to benefit everyone
Mondays, 3:30-4:30pm (during school term)
Greenacre
Help with reading Greenacre
Help with reading is designed to help students in Years 1 to 6 improve their reading skills and their confidence, by reading aloud to volunteers.
Mondays and Thursdays, 4-6pm (during school term)
Bankstown
English Conversation Groups Bankstown | Pre-beginners
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Mondays, 4-5:30pm (during school term)
Lakemba
Homework help Lakemba
We have professional tutors available to help students from Years 2-10 for FREE with homework and assignments
Mondays, 4-7pm (during school term)