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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! 
Campsie

Preschool Story Time in Chinese | 学龄前中文故事会

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the joys of stories in your language. Session activities include stories, singing and craft

Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am (during school terms)

Chester Hill

Preschool story time Chester Hill

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Tuesday, 11am-noon (during school term)

Panania

Preschool story time Panania

Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children

Tuesday and Thursday, 11am-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)

Lakemba

Bengali Friendship Group | বেঙ্গলি ফ্রেন্ডশিপ গ্রুপ

Would you like to meet new friends who speak the same language as you?

Tuesday, noon-1pm (during school term)

Riverwood

Chair yoga Riverwood

Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!

Tuesday, 12.15-1.15pm (during school term)

Campsie

Mandarin Music Group

Are you passionate about Chinese music?

Tuesday, 1-3pm (during school term)

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

Community Event
Canterbury

​Active hearts Canterbury

Exercise class for over 50’s

Every Tuesday, 2.30-3.30pm