Welcome to the
Chinese Australian Cultural Society Ballarat
澳中文化社团 - 巴拉瑞特

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The Society was formed in October 2008 in recognition of the changing needs of the Chinese community in Ballarat. In that time the Society has quickly developed strong relationships with the City of Ballarat, Sovereign Hill and Mt Clear College.

There are over 200 members in the Society with 85% being either Chinese or of Chinese descent with the remainder being Australian. Several are fourth-generation descendants of Chinese migrants to Ballarat in the 1800s while many have only recently come to Ballarat from overseas.

President Michelle Philips is the first non-Chinese president of the association and is also the first female president. Michelle firmly believes that the society is blessed with both its friends and supporters as we all work towards bridging the cultural gap.

At last count, members come from eight different countries and speak at least 12 different languages. The Society conducts weekly Chinese language lessons and strongly supports the Mt Clear Confucius Classroom. Training is also available in Tai Chi, Chinese folk dancing and Chinese Lion dancing.

Ballarat Heritage Festival 2024

As part of the 2024 Ballarat Heritage Festival William (Bill) Moy was interviewed by Ruth Hazleton for the National Library of Australia’s Oral History interview program.

William (Bill) Moy Interview