BIA 50th Birthday Celebrations
What a night of celebration. Approx. 100 BIA members, friends and children danced the night away to Bella Ciao to celebrate an amazing milestone as part of the history of the Ballarat Italian Association.
2025 Bocce
Thank you to the Ballarat Croatian club for once again allowing us to use their facilities for this traditional day of Bocce. Donato cooked the most amazing Porchetta served up with vegetables and salad.
2025 Cuciniamo Insieme
Cuciniamo Insieme During 2025 Donato and his students cooked up a storm. The menu at the classes held covered Gnocchi served with pumpkin, sage and pecorino, Arancini Siciliani Piselli e ragu di maiale e
June 2025 Festa della Repubblica
A wonderful celebration of all things Italian at our annual Festa della Repubblica luncheon at Carbonis. Guests were entertained by the beautiful opera voices of Rossana and Spartico whilst enjoying traditional italian food.
2025 Flag Raising Ceremony
On Monday 2nd June, the City of Ballarat held a Flag Raising Ceremony for Festa della Repubblica. Thank you to those Councillors who attended along with some of the BIA Members. Also to Donato
Wine & Cheese at the Ballarat Tramway Museum
Wine and Cheese tasting and a ride on one of Ballarat's iconic trams. Guests were lucky enough to have a guided tour of Ballarat's Tramways Museum followed by a ride on a tram. Also
Pasta & Passata 2025
Our annual Pasta and Passata day was another success as part of the City of Ballarat's Harmony Festival. Guests enjoyed, with the direction of Donato, making pasta and a bit of fun squashing up
Uprising Cup 2024
Russel Square was a buzz with Irish and Italian athletes who came together to honour a relationship forged on the Goldfields 170 years ago. The Uprising Cup was hard fought, both teams brought their
Cuciniamo Insieme
Cuciniamo Insieme Our first cooking class with Donato was well attended and everyone enjoyed sharing in Donato's passion for Italian Food. Each group of students contributed in making pasta, ricotta and spinach to fill
Italian Kids Club
"Italian Kids Club" A small group of our members and their children have begun meeting every couple of months in our room at Barkly Square. The children enjoy such activities as colouring in, making
“Opera At The Castle”
"Opera At The Castle" 14th July 2024 Another wonderful sell our event held at Kryal Castle with over 100 people attending "The Abbey" on Sunday the 14th July 2024. Guests were entertained by the
Festa della Repubblica Italiana 2nd June 2024
Festa della Repubblica Italiana Lunch 2nd June 2024 Members and friends gathered on the 2nd June at Carboni's Italian Kitchen to celebrate Italy's Republican Day. We were entertained by the Melbourne School of Tarantella
Passata & Pasta Day 16th March 2024
Passata & Pasta Day Barkly Square - 16th March 2024 The sun came out and we had a most enjoyable day. Held in conjunction with the City of Ballarat Harmony Festival, a wonderful day
BOCCE and BBQ LUNCH 18th February 2024
BOCCE and BBQ LUNCH 18th February 2024 At The Ballarat Croatian Association Club Rooms The Ballarat Italian Association recently held a Bocce & Beer day at The Ballarat Croation Association Club Rooms in Kline
BIA Christmas Lunch 3rd December 2023
BIA CHRISTMAS LUNCH 3rd December 2023 The Ballarat Italian Association held their annual Christmas Lunch event on Sunday 3rd December, at the Ballarat Golf Club. The event was well attended, with 100 people enjoying
WINE and CHEESE Night 14th October 2023
Wine & Cheese Pairing - Art Gallery of Ballarat On the 14th October we held a wine and cheese pairing event attended by Members and Friends. Cristina Giovannini, one of our language teachers, delivered
Celebration Dinner for Festa Della Repubblica Italiana 2023
FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA CELEBRATION DINNER Saturday 3rd June 2023 The Ballarat Italian Association (BIA) continued the celebrations of Italian Republic Day [Festa Della Rupubblica Italiana] with a gala dinner. Attendance was made up
Flag Raising Ceremony for Festa Della Repubblica Italiana 2023
FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA Flag Raising Ceremony Friday 2nd June 2023 On a crisp but gloriously sunny day, the Ballarat Italian Association (BIA) with the support of the City of Ballarat held the
Buon Natale [Merry Christmas]
Buon Natale a Tutti (Merry Christmas to All) The Ballarat Italian Association would like to share a short Christmas wish with you, our members and friends. 2022
BIA Christmas Lunch 2022
BIA CHRISTMAS LUNCH 4th December 2022 The Ballarat Italian Association held their annual Christmas Lunch event on Sunday 4th December, at St Patricks Cathedral Hall, located at 3 Lyons Street South, Ballarat Central. The