Bankstown City Council Newsletter Spring 2016

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WHITE RIBBON TUG O’ WAR CUP
Bragging rights are up for grabs again in the annual White Ribbon
Tug O’ War Cup on Friday 25 November.
Last year, more than 200 local business, community and
emergency services representatives battled it out to send the
message that violence against women is unacceptable.
Put your weight behind the cause this year by
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by Wednesday
16 November.
When: Friday 25 November
Time: 12.30–2.30pm
Where: John Mackay Indoor Sports Centre,
Chapel Road South, Bankstown
More info: 9707 9471
More than 1,000 local residents
have taken the step to become
Australian citizens at Council’s monthly
Citizenship Ceremonies over the past
12 months. New citizens, like Ruba
Alkhouri (right), come from across
the globe including Bangladesh, Italy,
Korea, Pakistan, Syria and Vietnam.
If you are a local resident wanting
to become an Australian citizen,
apply online at
COMMUNITY SAFETY EXPO
Learn how to be safer in the community and at home by coming
along to the Community Safety Expo.
Find out how to perform life-saving acts like CPR and hear
from dedicated local emergency services staff and volunteers,
including NSW Ambulance, NSW Police Force and Fire and
Rescue NSW.
The day will also include kids’ activities, giveaways and the
chance to hop into an emergency vehicle.
When: Saturday 8 October
Time: 9am–5pm
Where: Centre Court, Bankstown Central Shopping Centre
COMPLETE YOUR CITIZENSHIP STORY