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
BOCCE and BBQ LUNCH 23rd October 2022
BOCCE and BBQ LUNCH 23rd October 2022 At The Ballarat Croatian Association Club Rooms The Ballarat Italian Association recently held an event as part of the City of Ballarat's October Seniors Festival. Attendees of
Spring Lunch @ Table 48
Spring Lunch 17th September 2022 At Table 48 The Ballarat Italian Association recently held thier Spring Lunch for members, hosted by local Ballarat restaurant, Table 48, located at 48 Humffray Street North, Bakery Hill. Thank
Congratulations, Ugo Lo Iacono for being named City of Ballarat senior of the year in 2022
Congratulations Ugo Lo Iacono The Ballarat Italian Association congratulates Ugo Lo Iacono in being named the City of Ballarat senior of the year in 2022, for his dedicated leadership in many local community organisations and
BIA Celebrates Festa Della Repubblica Italiana 2022
BIA CELEBRATES FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA ITALIANA Saturday 4th June 2022 Despite Ballarat showing off one of its renowned winter days, the Ballarat Italian Association warmed things up with a hearty event celebrating Italian Republic
Buona festa della Repubblica Italiana 2022
Buona festa della Repubblica Italiana [Happy Italian Republic Day] 2nd June 2022 Thank you to Cavaliere, Ugo Loiacono, Secretary of Circolo Pensionati Italiani Di Ballarat, for officially starting the celebration of Italian Republic Day
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.
New Life Memberships Awarded
New Life Member Presentations The Ballarat Italian Association would like to Congratulate Cesare (Chez) & Evie Dichiera on being awarded life memberships, which are given in recognition and appreciation of the exemplary contribution