Welcome to Canterbury Community Centre
Supporting Older People
At Canterbury City Community Centre we are committed to helping you live independently in your own home for as long as you are able.
Connecting our Community
We seek to build a strong healthy community and enhance opportunities and capacity for the individuals and families which live within it.
Skills Training & Resources
STARS delivers an exceptional program of learning and development for staff, volunteers and the Organisations which support them.
Celebrating 50 years
Canterbury City Community Centre has been serving the community for the last 50 years. Much has changed in 50 years but what has not changed, is our genuine commitment to the community we serve and our care.
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Meet Rabbir🌟
Rabbir joined our Social Inclusion Program as a volunteer in December 2025 while studying Community Services at TAFE. Fluent in Bengali, Hindi and English, he’s quickly become a favourite among clients, staff and fellow volunteers thanks to his warm and gentle nature.
A self-described “people person,” Rabbir wanted to connect with others, gain experience, and give back to the community.
Rabbir now supports older clients experiencing loneliness and isolation helping them feel welcomed, comfortable and connected through meaningful conversations.
From assisting clients onto the bus to listening to their stories, Rabbir’s positivity makes a real difference.
For Rabbir, volunteering has been just as rewarding as it has been meaningful.
“Just give it a try. It’s so rewarding. You meet amazing people, hear their stories, and help them feel less alone.”
As part of this year’s theme, “Your Year to Volunteer,” we’re celebrating volunteers like Rabbir and the incredible impact they make in our community. 💛
#NVW2026 #YourYearToVolunteer #SocialInclusion #GivingBack #VolunteerImpact
Celebrating Our Volunteers – National Volunteer Week 2026 🌟
Yesterday, we gathered at Flower Power Enfield for our Volunteer Thank You Lunch to celebrate the incredible people who give their time, kindness and care to support our community.
From helping maintain gardens to supporting social outings and connection, our volunteers make a real difference in the lives of people who may otherwise feel isolated or alone. Their generosity brings companionship, joy and a sense of belonging to so many.
To all our volunteers - thank you. Your impact is felt every single day, and we are so grateful for all that you do. 💛
#NVW2026 #YourYearToVolunteer #ThankYouVolunteers #SocialInclusion
At 4Cs, we’re proud to come together each year to celebrate the incredible contribution volunteers make across our community.
This year’s theme, “Your Year to Volunteer,” is a reminder that everyone has something to offer and that volunteering can make a real difference, both to the community and to the volunteer themselves.
Volunteers are at the heart of what we do. They bring kindness, skills, time, and energy that help strengthen connections, reduce isolation, and support people to feel included and valued.
“I take such joy in marking National Volunteer Week at the 4Cs because our Volunteers are an integral part of our work in the community. Whether they tend to the garden, support in a community program or help a senior on a 4Cs outing, every act of volunteering matters. With social isolation and loneliness rising, the helping hand of a 4Cs volunteer makes all the difference to people. It also makes a positive impact to the volunteer themselves, so as the theme says this year – this could be Your Year to Volunteer, do come and join us”, said 4Cs CEO, Esta Paschalidis-Chilas.
To all our volunteers past and present thank you. Your passion, dedication, and heart help build a stronger, more connected community. We appreciate you more than words can say. 💛
#NVW2026 #YourYearToVolunteer
📺 As part of Neighbourhood Centre Week, we were delighted to welcome Channel 10 reporter Daniel Doody to 4Cs to shine a light on the power of community connection.
The story which aired on Channel 10’s lunchtime news yesterday highlighted how neighbourhood and community centres across NSW are bringing people together, helping tackle social isolation, rising cost of living pressures and creating places where people feel supported, connected and welcomed.
At 4Cs, Daniel met some of the incredible women from our groups, alongside 4Cs CEO Esta Paschalidis-Chilas and Romana, hearing firsthand how programs like sewing classes, English lessons, digital workshops and social groups are helping women build confidence, friendships and new skills.
For many women, especially those starting a new life in Australia far from family and familiar faces, 4Cs has become a safe and welcoming space to connect with others, improve their English, share stories and feel part of a community.
A heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful ladies who shared their stories so openly and honestly. Your voices captured exactly what community is all about. 🌼
We also want to thank Daniel and Channel 10 for taking the time to visit and tell these important stories. As Daniel so beautifully said, 4Cs is “a home away from home” and we couldn’t think of a better way to describe the spirit of our centre.
@goodnewsdoody @channel10au
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As part of Neighbourhood Centre Week, 4Cs CEO Esta Paschalidis-Chilas joined @abcinsydney Radio this morning to talk about why neighbourhood and community centres are more important than ever.
With many people experiencing loneliness, rising cost of living pressures and ongoing uncertainty, centres like the 4Cs provide more than just services, they offer a place where people can belong, feel welcomed, build connections and access support when they need it most.
This year’s Neighbourhood Centre Week theme, ‘Your Place to Connect’, reflects the vital role community centres play in creating stronger, more connected communities 🎧💙
🎨 As part of Neighbourhood Centre Week and this year’s theme, ‘Your Place to Connect’, our Senior’s Social group enjoyed a wonderful art class with local artist Mahrukh, creating beautiful landscape paintings together. 🖌️
From mixing colours to sharing stories and encouraging each other along the way, the room was full of smiles, conversation and creativity.
At the 4Cs, we know how important connection is, especially at a time when many people are feeling isolated. Activities like these are about so much more than painting, they’re about bringing people together, building friendships and having fun in a welcoming community space. 💙
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