ABOUT US

Melbourne’s Australian-Croatian Association
(or Australsko-Hrvatsko Društvo in Croatian) was formed in 1951
by Croatian migrants who wanted a place where they could meet and continue practicing their proud cultural traditions.

From a small office in Latrobe Street to a residence in Albert Park, the community embarked on a project many believed beyond its means.

Melbourne’s first Croatian House (or ‘Hravtski Dom’) was built by volunteers in 1976 to house the Association, and now has over 500 members. Governed by a volunteer committee, up to 2,000 members and guests visit what is now affectionately known as ‘The Croatian Club’ each week to experience the authentic Croatian cuisine, hospitality and culture that our founding members sought to preserve when they migrated to Australia.

The warm atmosphere of the Croatian Club not only attracts Australian-Croatians, but members of the wider Australian community whom we welcome with open arms.