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!
Earlwood
Preschool story time Earlwood
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children
Wednesday, 10.30-11.30am (during school term)
Panania
Baby rhyme time Panania
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Wednesday, 11-11.30am (during school terms).
Bookings required. Bookings open from 9.30am on the day.
Chester Hill
Get Ready for Big School​ Chester Hill
Give your child a head start once they get to kindergarten.
Wednesdays, 11am-noon
Panania
Baby rhyme time Panania
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Wednesday, 11-11.30am (during school terms).
Bookings required. Bookings open from 9.30am on the day.
Panania
Baby rhyme time Panania
Babies can have fun and develop language with songs, rhymes and stories and meet other babies!
Wednesday, 10-10.30am and 11-11.30am (during school terms).
Bookings required. Bookings open from 9.30am on the day.
Bankstown
Get ready for big school Bankstown
Give your child a head start to kindergarten.
Wednesday, 11am-noon (during school term)
Riverwood
Preschool story time Riverwood
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children
Wednesday, 10am (during school term)
Bankstown
Wiradjuri Language for Beginners: Incorporating Language, Culture and Heritage
The Wiradjuri Language for Beginners program is traditionally taught through story, song, art and direct instruction, using a variety of resources and activities.
Every Wednesday during school term, check class times.
Panania
Chair yoga Panania
Would you like to participate in yoga but have challenges getting up and down from the floor?Then Chair Yoga is perfect for YOU!
Wednesdays, 11.30am-12.30pm and 1-2pm (during school term)