Bankstown

Bankstown Family

From preschool story time and hands-on art to youth sport and supported playgroups, Bankstown families can find practical ways to learn, play and connect. Local and nearby services also offer parenting guidance, developmental care, counselling and respectful support when family life becomes difficult.

✨ Play, create and learn

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

Families can explore a large children’s area or join preschool story time for parents and children during school terms. Accessible technology includes the Tovertafel interactive table for children with intellectual disabilities; a demonstration or group visit can be arranged through the Council Aged and Disability Team. Children under 12 must remain with a parent or legal guardian.

Bankstown Arts Centre

Term-based children’s art classes and school holiday workshops provide opportunities to try clay, painting, craft and sculpture. Holiday workshops require online booking, and parents or carers drop children off and collect them at the end; childminding is not available afterwards. Public areas have restricted-mobility access, with accessible parking nearby.

PCYC Bankstown

Young people can get active through children’s multi-sport, learn-to-play basketball, Boxercise, junior martial arts and youth basketball competitions. School holiday programs are also offered, with currently listed options designed for children aged 5–12. Enrolment is required, so check the latest timetable, fees and court availability before attending.

🌟 Youth connection and activities

Bankstown Multicultural Youth Service

Young people aged 12–24 in the Bankstown local government area can access activities and support, with the organisation mainly focused on those aged 12–18. Wednesday Outreach at Paul Keating Park features free sport, music and games, alongside youth workers who can provide information and assistance. Friday open-mic sessions are also listed at Peppertree Cafe; confirm current arrangements before heading out.

🧸 Early years and parenting support

Karitane Linking Families

This free community program supports parents from pregnancy until their child turns five, with Bankstown included among its service locations. Families may receive case management and parenting information through home visits, phone contact or online sessions. Weekly supported playgroups are available for children from birth to five. Call Karitane’s careline on 1300 227 464 so the team can match your family with appropriate support.

Parent Line NSW

Bankstown parents and carers can call this free statewide service for counselling, referrals and support relating to children aged 0–18. Qualified counsellors discuss concerns including development, behaviour, sleep, bullying, school transitions, separation and family violence. Phone 1300 1300 52 from 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Friday or 4 pm to 9 pm on weekends.

🩺 Child, youth and developmental care

Bankstown Community Health Centre

NSW Health services here include child and family health nursing, lactation support, community paediatrics, psychology, speech pathology, occupational therapy and physiotherapy. Listed services have no cost, interpreters can be arranged on request and the centre has wheelchair access. Child protection counselling has a restricted pathway and accepts referrals only from DoCs.

The Corner Youth Health Service

Young people can access nursing, psychology and social work through this South Western Sydney Local Health District service in Bankstown. Support areas include anxiety, behaviour, school concerns, family conflict or breakdown, grief, homelessness, parenting, sexual health, and alcohol or other drug concerns. Interpreters are available by request, and wheelchair access is provided.

Steps2Life Bankstown Clinic

Located nearby in Regents Park, this allied health and disability clinic serves Bankstown and surrounding suburbs. Children and families may access speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology and counselling, physiotherapy, dietetics, positive behaviour support, art therapy and supported learning. Listed funding pathways include NDIS, Medicare and private health insurance, although eligibility and appointment availability depend on the individual service.

🤝 Family relationships and earlier support

Creating Links Child and Family Services

Parents, children and young people in the Bankstown LGA can access targeted earlier-intervention assistance. Available help includes family support, parenting capacity building, counselling, advocacy and community education for matters such as additional needs, child behaviour, relationships, financial worries and isolation. Generalist counselling is available to children and people with children aged 0–17. Families may self-refer through the intake team on 1300 254 657.

CatholicCare Sydney Relationship and Family Counselling

Individual, couples, group and family counselling is available in Bankstown, by phone or online. Family sessions can help participants work through communication difficulties, conflict and transitions. Fees are based on income. Contact the Client Care Team on 13 18 19 to discuss an appointment.

💙 Foster care and family safety

Family Spirit NSW

This specialised foster care, guardianship and adoption agency has premises in Bankstown and works across greater Sydney. It supports children and young people to remain safely with family where possible, arranges foster care when needed, assists foster carers and provides adoption services. Families and people considering becoming carers can phone 13 18 19 during weekday business hours.

Bankstown Domestic Violence Service

Women and children affected by domestic and family violence in the Bankstown area can receive free, confidential casework from the Justice Support Centre. Assistance includes emotional support, help identifying immediate needs and goals, case management, information and referrals. Self-referrals and professional referrals are accepted, and eligibility includes trans women, sistergirls and non-binary people. Contact the dedicated service on (02) 9790 1380.

📌 Before you book or visit

• Check age requirements: activities range from early-years playgroups to services for young adults, and some have firm age limits.
• Confirm bookings and costs: enrolment, fees, timetables and appointment availability can change between terms or programs.
• Ask about access: contact the provider ahead of time if your child needs mobility access, an interpreter, sensory support or another adjustment.
• Clarify supervision: find out whether a parent or carer stays, signs a child in, or must return promptly for collection.
• Check referral and funding rules: some health and disability services have specific referral, eligibility or funding pathways.

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