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
Chinese book club | 中文阅读俱乐部
Join our Chinese book club to meet other readers, have a chat and find new Chinese books, magazines and DVDs to borrow
First Friday of the month, 10-11am
Chester Hill
Show me the movie Chester Hill
Join us for FREE movie screenings at our libraries
Friday 2 May, 10.30am-12.30pm
Campsie
Chinese Drawing | 素描小组
Join our Chinese drawing class to learn drawing skills and obtain a basic introduction to drawing
First Friday of the month, 10.30am-noon (during school term)
Online classic reads group
This is a group open to anyone who enjoys reading Classic Books
The first Monday of the month, noon-2pm
(October's meeting will be Tuesday 7 October, following the long weekend)
Bankstown
Polish Friendship Group | Polska grupa przyjaciol
Do you want to meet new friends from your local Polish community?
First Tuesday of every month, 10-11.30am
Padstow
Book clubs Padstow
Do you love to read and enjoy stimulating conversation with other people about books?
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Earlwood
Bingo Earlwood
Playing bingo is a fun activity and a great way to meet new friends
Second Friday of each month, 10.30-11.30am
Busy People Book Club
Are you a book lover, but have little time to read?
The second Tuesday of the month, 6.30-7.30pm
Bankstown
Local and Family History Drop-In sessions Bankstown
Chat with a librarian to learn more about your local and family history. Enquiries by phone or email are welcome. No bookings required.
Third Thursday of every month, 10am-noon