Canterbury Bankstown

Our senior citizens play a crucial role
in building the foundations of our City.
I’m not just referring to bricks and mortar, but rather the contributions
our seniors have made in making our
City a great place to live.
Whether it’s instilling values in their children or grandchildren, their involvement in local grassroots organisations, their knowledge and history of our City or their sage advice, they need to be acknowledged.
The NSW Seniors Festival is an opportunity for all of us to show our appreciation for our local seniors, and this year’s theme ‘Reach Beyond’ will certainly pose some challenges.
From 4-28 March 2024, locals aged 55 years and over can take part in more
than 50 exciting events and activities including fishing, sustainable jewellery making and new locations for our
bus trips.
The program caters for the diverse needs and interests of all seniors, including pickleball, line dancing workshops, jolly jigsaw afternoons
and so much more.
We all know that getting older can sometimes be lonely. I encourage everyone in our community to reach
out to a senior they know and start a conversation, ask them how they’re going or if they need a hand around
the house.
Whether it’s your parent, grandparent, neighbour or just a friend, it is important that we take this Seniors Festival as an opportunity to thank a senior we know who has had a strong impact in our lives.
I encourage all seniors in our City to get out of their comfort zones and try something new, take advantage of the many wonderful activities we have here on offer, have fun and meet new people!
See the full program of activities at
cb.city/SeniorsFestival or pick up a booklet from any of Canterbury-Bankstown’s Customer Service Centres, Library and Knowledge Centres or Leisure and Aquatic Centres.
Regards
Clr Bilal El-Hayek
MAYOR

It’s almost that day of the year when
an army of volunteers around Australia unite in a show of pride in our
beautiful country.
Clean Up Australia Day 2024 will be held nationwide on Sunday 3 March and is a reminder to all of us that we have a role to play, in not only keeping our streets and neighbourhoods clean but also protecting our natural environment.
The hugely popular day had humble beginnings when a determined resident decided to clean up their local street some thirty years ago. Since then, the event has grown nationally with more than 21 million people pitching in to
help clean up and create lasting
positive change.
Our residents share that determination and this year, Canterbury-Bankstown has around 35 registered clean-up groups.
Even if you only have an hour to spare,
I encourage you to join your local clean-up site. You can join an existing group, register your own team or even just collect litter in your street or
local park.
I’m always so proud to see how our community comes together to help make a big impact, and I am certain we will have another successful year of cleaning up our City.
And if you can’t make it to one of the clean ups, there are plenty more opportunities to tune into our natural environment and help keep it clean.
From March-May each year, Council hosts and promotes a series of events to explore and help clean up the rivers in our City, which are home to a range or endangered plants and animals.
‘We Love Our Rivers’ is the perfect opportunity to learn how we can each help to reduce pollution in our local waterways and keep them clean and safe for everyone.
To get involved in Clean Up Australia Day, visit cleanup.org.au or to learn more about the ‘We Love Our Rivers’ initiative, visit cb.city/WeLoveOurRivers
Keeping our City clean and beautiful is
on all of us!
Regards