The Chinese Association of Victoria
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.
Check out the photos here: https://www.cavinc.com.au/main/2023-gala-ball/
CAV Blog
The Latest News & Updates
Parents Information Session
NOTE: EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWNProblems, Scores and Discipline. What can parents do? Rebecca Wu, a prominent parent tutor will be at the CAV on Sunday 22nd August 2021 to talk about some common issues among parents. Key questions include:...
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...
Update: CAV Hall closed from Friday 28th May – Thursday 17th June (inclusive)
CAV Hall Closed Following the announcement of the circuit breaker restrictions, all activities and the use of the CAV Hall will be suspended from Friday, 28th May - Thursday, 17th June (inclusive) or whenever the Victorian Department of Health lifts the restriction....
Covid-19 Vaccination Community Information Session
Covid-19 Vaccination Community Information Session 维州华人社区新冠疫苗信息说明会 Time: Thursday 3rd June 2021 (6:30-8:00 p.m.)Venue: Online (Zoom link TBA) 6:30PM – 7:30PM (Main session in English, Professor Benjamin Cowie will deliver a 15 mins presentation, and a 45 mins...
Shirley Teh appointed to the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee
Congratulations to our Past President, Shirley Teh, on her appointment to the Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee. The Knox Multicultural Advisory Committee provides Council with advice on multicultural issues and the promotion of greater awareness and understanding...
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 2023 Executive Committee
2022/3 CAV President's presentation to AGM
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!