The Community Safety Reference Group comprises representatives of Canterbury-Bankstown emergency services, including the Police, SES, Fire + Rescue NSW, as well as representatives of relevant organisations and agencies. We believe that they are best informed to help address community safety and crime-related related issues in our LGA.

The Community Safety Reference Group meets quarterly to review Council initiatives and programs, recommend strategies, and identify and address issues in relation to community safety in our City. The overarching aim of the group is to enhance the quality of life for people living and working in the City of Canterbury Bankstown by taking action to prevent or reduce the incidence of crime and increase safety.

In addition, we donate to key local agencies to implement community safety and crime prevention projects in the areas of child protection and early intervention, domestic and family violence, and drug and alcohol abuse prevention.

These are all areas where Council is committed to making change.