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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Bankstown
English conversation group Bankstown - beginners
Make new friends, while learning to speak more English
Wednesdays, 10am-noon (during school term)
Community Event
Riverwood
Dancefit Sydney
Wednesday's 10-11am
Community Event
Riverwood
​Dance Fit
Low impact dance to your favourite songs from the 50s, 60s, 70s and all the classics
Weekly on Wednesdays, 10-11am
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
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)
Lakemba
Preschool story time Lakemba
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children
Wednesdays, 10-11am
Chester Hill
Get ready for big school​ Chester Hill
Give your child a head start once they get to kindergarten.
Wednesdays, 11am-noon (during school terms)
Bankstown
Preschool story time Bankstown
Join in the fun and introduce your child to the library, books and reading with our interactive story time sessions for parents and children
Thursdays, 11am-noon (during school term)
Padstow
Book club Padstow
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
First Wednesday of every month, 11am-noon