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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! 
Riverwood

Baby Rhyme Time Riverwood

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Tuesday, 10-10.30am (during school term)

Campsie

English conversation group Campsie

Make new friends, while learning to speak more English

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10am-noon

Lakemba

Baby rhyme time Lakemba

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Tuesday, 10am (during school terms)

Panania

Justice of the Peace Service Panania

JP services are available at Panania Library on the first, third and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Tuesday, 10am-noon

Bankstown

Baby rhyme time Bankstown

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Tuesday, 10am and 11am (during school terms)

Bankstown

Baby rhyme time Bankstown

Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies! 

Tuesday, 10am and 11am (during school terms)

Bankstown

Yackety Yak: First Nations Coffee and Chat

Come along and have a yarn with other First Nations community members

Every Tuesday in school term, 10am-noon

Campsie

Happy crafting Campsie

Looking for inspiration or would like to have company while working on your craft project?

Fortnightly on Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am

Bankstown

Let's read - Reading group for English language learners

Do you love reading and enjoy making conversations with other people about books?

Tuesday, 10-11.30am (during school terms)