CAV's New School Buildings Officially Opened
More photos and behind the scenes activities here.
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
Chinese Topical Conversations
Say “Hello” to your Chinese Friends China has some beautiful landscapes which are well-known all over the world, so let's learn some phrases that you may use if you travel to China to enjoy those spectacular views. Many Chinese goods are of high quality and...
Covid-19 Vaccination without a Medicare Card
No Medicare Card? No problem. No valid visa? No problem. Don't want to give your address? No problem. This does not prevent you accessing Covid vaccination. You do not have to have a Medicare card and if you have no fixed address this is not an issue....
Cooking Meals for Australians who are having a hard time
CAV is lending its kitchen to The Food Affectionist (Lillie Giang) who is spearheading an initiative to help out those who are doing it tough because of Covid and natural disasters in Victoria. With donated food from Outer East Foodshare, Foodbank Victoria, SecondBite...
Superannuation, Retirement and TAX. Have you planned correctly? 23 September
You’ve worked hard for your money, now it’s time your money works hard for you. A lot of people underestimate the opportunities within their super to build wealth and leave this till it is too late. Make your money work hard for you to support an abundant lifestyle at...
Community Updates/Requests
Seeking Participants for Paid Research – Arabic, Greek and Chinese
The LOTE Agency is currently running an urgent research project for La Trobe University, Deakin University, Austin Health’s Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre that is looking to better understand the supportive care needs of people with cancer from multicultural...
Anyone interested in a yangqin?
Sabina Rosser, a member of the public approached us to see if anyone was interested in this yongqing. Sabina is happy to donate the instrument to a worthy cause. Email [email protected] if interested.
Part time (paid) Chinese Speaking Helpers required at the Maribyrnong Library
Lively is looking for 1-2 Helpers for a project with the Maribyrnong Library Service. Maribyrnong Library Service, like Lively, have identified the need for older community members to have support with accessing and using technology as a means to keep them stay...
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...
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!