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Formed in 1982, the Chinese Association of Victoria is the largest Chinese-Australian Association in Victoria and has a proud history.
From the five-acre club facility that it owns in Wantirna, the CAV conducts numerous activities including a weekend Chinese language school, Ballroom Dancing, Table Tennis, Tai Ji, and Karaoke for its 1000+ members. It is a registered Not-for-Profit charity organisation.
Get Involved
Come join our community! Aside from a myriad of weekly activities, come meet and interact with other people and make new friends. Bring your children along to our many cultural events, so they can learn something about their cultural heritage.
CAV ZOOM Presentations
CAV FREE Online ZOOM Presentations Yoga Chinese Medicine Tips Diet and Nutrition Beginners Chinese for Adults Pilates Stretch And more.... Starting in July 2021 and Open to everyone. Hi everyone, I’m pleased to announce a new experimental...
Our Mission & Vision
Promoting Chinese language, art, dance and music; and to preserve the Chinese Heritage
We encourage integration with Australian society, and actively support multiculturalism in Australia. The Chinese have a rich cultural heritage which we can share with other Australians and ethnic communities. We promote greater understanding and appreciation of the Chinese Community in Australia. At the same time we look after the Chinese welfare and cater to our special needs.
We play an active and positive role in affairs which fall into our Objectives.
The 2021 Executive Committee
CAV President's presentation to AGM
CAV Blog
The Latest News & Updates
Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with the Chinese Museum
The Museum of Chinese Australian History invites you to a Free Open Day with special Dragon Boat Festivities The fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar is the Dragon Boat Festival, a day to remember the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. Join them FREE on Sunday 27th...
Parents Information Session 31-Jul, 1-Aug
Problems, Scores and Discipline. What can parents do? Rebecca Wu, a prominent parent tutor will be at the CAV on Saturday 31 Jul 2021 and Sunday 1 August 2021 to talk about some common issues among parents. Key questions include: 孩子在中文学习中出现各种各样的问题，作为家长，如何面对并提供帮助？...
CAV 2021 May Bulletin Released
Firstly, a recap of what happened since our last newsletter in early December 2020. In December 2020, the COVID restrictions began to be eased and we held luncheons with: sub-group leaders to provide updates and to discuss EXCO’s plans and the plans of each subgroup...
Adwin Town appointed to the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee
Congratulations to our Public Relations Officer, Adwin Town, on his appointment to the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee. Adwin is the second person from our EXCO to be appointed to the committee, and together with Shirley Teh will proactively support the...
Community Updates/Requests
National Mental Health Month
Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) runs free, non - judgmental peer to peer mental health support groups. Support Group is a place where you have the opportunity to listen, share, express feelings, talk about struggles and learn strategies for dealing with day...
VMC – Update 2021-06-08
Dear all, Thank you for your ongoing work to keep Victoria safe. Please see attached FYI The Chief Health Officer Update for today DFFH Relief and Community Support Factsheet Translated posters on how to use QR codes (available here) Information about vaccination...
KNOX City Council 2021-June
2021 JUNE COVID-19 UPDATES Victorian Government COVID-19 information Updates, vaccination information and advice about the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) You can now travel up to 10km from your home to shop for necessary goods and services, and to exercise....
Home Affairs – Update for Communities
Update for Communities Dear Community Representative, Thank you for your ongoing support to your community members, particularly during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you find this information useful. Grant opportunity: Safer Communities Fund Round 6...
CAV Subgroups
Karaoke
Through singing, we can express our feelings as well as de-stress and have fun!Join us every first and third Sunday of the month
Table Tennis
For all who love the convenient and brisk sport of table tennis: male and female, young and old, novices and champions.
Tai Ji
Classes are conducted by Master Anthony Lun and assistant instructor Beng Law, and are structured to suit all ages and different skill levels.
Ballroom Dance
Have a great time learning all the 5 Standard dances, namely, Modern Waltz, Tango, Slow Foxtrot, Quickstep and Viennese Waltz; as well as the 5 Latin-American dances: Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive and Paso Doble. All levels catered for.
The Chinese School
If you or your children wish to learn Chinese language and experience Chinese tradition and culture, come and enrol at the CAV Chinese Language School!