Furlan Club

26/05/2025

INCREDIBLE NEWS TO SHARE!

Council has VOTED YES!
Our beloved Furlan Club is now protected under a temporary Heritage Overlay.

You didn’t just support a cause.
You backed a Story, a Legacy & Home.

This decision gives our Club the chance to breathe again — to stand tall as a symbol of resilience, culture, and community unity. The walls built by our elders now have a shield — and we built it together.

We will be keeping this petition live — because now, the real work begins.
We’re taking our mission to Parliament.
This petition will grow over the coming months, reaching local, state, national, and international voices.

…this was never just about a vote to preserve the Furlan Club —
this is a message to all:
Community matters. History matters. Culture matters. People power matters.

And where there is darkness —
look closely.
There is always a light ready to shine brighter.
All we need is courage, faith, and good old belief.
Do the work — and anything is possible.

With love, with pride, and unwavering spirit —
Grazie. Andiamo avanti. The Italian-Australian, Furlan spirit lives on!

25/05/2025

Hi All 21 To Sign & we hit 1000 let’s do it https://www.facebook.com/share/1ApBoz1q1r/?mibextid=wwXIfr

17/05/2025

Watch this special video…

https://youtu.be/r_rRIpPWxAo

The Furlan/Italian heritage has a home in Matisi St that has strong ties with the multicultural community of Australia. It's important to keep these strong ties bound to our roots our founders have laid.

Support Our Petition ~ Share & Sign Today

https://www.change.org/FurlanClubThornbury

This is the opening segment of a documentary on the Coro Furlan established in 1975.

Will Musig is the Producer of the documentary - Coro Furlan the Legacy

Under normal circumstances, this documentary completed release is due early 2026.

Due to the importance of Heritage listing the Furlan Club in Matisi St Thornbury the producer has agreed to a re-release of the opening segment of the documentary.

The existing Coro Furlan members, are still together rehearsing Tuesday nights...

The culture and community that the Furlan Club Melbourne has is strong and has been a strong part of the Italian immigration since its inception in 1957.

This documentary is being produced to mark moments in time our combined Australian/Italian heritage that has been a strong bond for 68 years.

10/05/2025

06/05/2025

WOW A GREAT BIG THANK-YOU to our community and members for an outstanding support - 500 signatures in 4 days! Next Goal 1000+ Signatures … let’s Go! Share… Share….

05/05/2025

A moment of history, sung from the heart of our Club. Watch our Fogolâr Choir’s uplifting tribute — a powerful song of unity, resilience, and community post COVID… We stood strong together and emerged stronger. Now help us safeguard what truly matters.
Sign the petition.
Share the story.
Protect the Furlan Club.
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WATCH: A Historic Performance Inside Our Club — A Song of Unity by the Fogolâr Choir This moving video was performed and recorded inside our beloved Furlan Club by our very own Fogolâr Choir, with lyrics written by one of the members. It stands as a historic moment — a symbol of everything our...

03/05/2025

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Thank you to everyone who has signed and shared our petition to protect the Furlan Club. Your voices are powerful, and together we’re showing just how much this icon means to our community. We want Darebin Council to vote YES for heritage protection and help stop developers from destroying this ir...

01/05/2025

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Save Thornbury's Iconic Furlan Club from Developers

29/04/2025

Vale Gaetano Greco
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Councillor Gaetano Greco. A proud Italian-Australian and tireless advocate for social justice, Gaetano dedicated over 16 years to serving the Darebin community with integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment. His legacy of fairness, cultural inclusion, and genuine care for people will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace, Gaetano—your voice and heart made a difference.
With love and gratitude,
The Furlan Club Family

22/02/2025

One Year On: A Tribute to Our Club, Our Community, and Our Legacy

Today marks one year since the devastating fire that left our historic club inaccessible to our community. While the damage was limited, ongoing restrictions have prevented us from returning to the place where family, friends, the community and generations have gathered for decades.

In the aftermath of this tragedy, there have been several concerning attempts to alter the future of our beloved community icon without proper transparency. Despite less than 30% of the building being damaged, obstacles have been placed in the way of its restoration and preservation. These challenges have made it increasingly difficult for us to reclaim and protect this important part of our heritage.

Yet, our commitment remains unwavering. We stand united in our determination to safeguard our club’s legacy and ensure it remains a place for generations to come.

Our club is more than just bricks and mortar. It was built with the hands and hearts of our founders—post-war immigrants who came to Australia seeking a better life. They created this club as a home away from home, a place where friendships were forged, where love stories began, and where families grew. Generations gathered here, bound by tradition, laughter, and an unbreakable sense of belonging.

Since the fire, we have mourned the loss of cherished members—people who held onto the hope that our club would rise again. Though they are no longer with us, we carry their spirit with us and dreams forward. We continue this fight in their memory, for our current members, for our children, and for the future of our community.

Until the day we can once again call our club home, we remain its guardians. We will continue to cherish it, protect it, and keep its spirit alive. Because our club is more than just a building—it is the heart of our community, and that heart will never stop beating.

26/01/2025

In Loving Memory of Cesarina Bettiol

This week, we bid farewell to Cesarina Bettiol, who passed away peacefully at the age of 98. Cesarina would have celebrated her 99th birthday this coming May.

Rosie and Tony Dottori, long-time members and supporters of the Furlan Club, have shared their love of culture and tradition with us all through Rosie’s commitment to our Nonna cooking classes. Our hearts go out to Rosie, Tony, and their family during this difficult time.

Rest in peace, Cesarina.

26/01/2025

In Loving Memory of Mirella Riga

Earlier this month, we lost a member of the Furlan community, Mirella Riga, after her courageous battle with cancer. Mirella was the dedicated administrator of the Sot La Napé magazine for the Fogolârs Furlans of Australia and served as Secretary of the Furlan Club of NSW.

Her commitment for preserving and celebrating Furlan culture has left an indelible mark on all who knew her. Mirella’s kindness and dedication will be deeply missed but fondly remembered.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Riga family and our sister Club in NSW during this time of sorrow.

Rest in peace, Mirella.

04/11/2024

Un bel gruppo di Soci e amici del Furlan Club -Melbourne, con tanta allegria, in gita a Mildura .

A lovely group of Members and friends of the Furlan Club - Melbourne, with lots of joy, on a trip to Mildura.

03/11/2024

Mimmo Cavallaro modern folk music amazing 🇮🇹🇮🇹🥳🥳

23/10/2024

What a great day seeing 600 children enjoy our great game of Bocce … Awesome effort everyone 🥳

20/10/2024

Awesome news Australia 2nd in Bocce World Raffa Championships 🥳 Congrats

**BREAKING NEWS**

AUSTRALIA’S PENNEY WINS SILVER AT THE 2024 KEMER INTERNATIONAL RAFFA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN TURKEY!!!

Congratulations Diane Penney on a fantastic 2nd place win in the Raffa women’s Precision Throw.

Well done Diane, your hard work and dedication has paid off and thank you for representing Australia we are all so very proud of you!

1st place AUSTRIA
2nd place AUSTRALIA
3rd places HUNGARY & FRANCE

Scores and further details to follow as they become available.

20/10/2024

Rocking it with Bocce on this fine Sunday! Always welcome by our Beautiful Morewell Friends 🤩🇮🇹 Thank you ladies 🥳

12/10/2024

Let’s go Bocce! Huge congratulations to Bocce Victoria for securing this incredible grant! What a brilliant initiative that will take our beloved sport of bocce to new heights.

A special shout-out to Laila, the President, whose vision and unwavering commitment to the sport have been nothing short of inspiring. Her leadership is a driving force behind this amazing achievement, and we couldn’t be more proud.

This opportunity is not only a win for our community but a powerful testament to the passion we all share for the game. Here’s to many more moments of bocce brilliance and bringing even more people together through the joy of sport! Well done, Bocce Victoria – onwards and upwards! From all of us Furlan Club and The Thorn 3071

630,000 Reasons to be empowering women and girls in bocce over the next 3 years.
A massive congratulations to our President, Laila Favrin for being awarded this significant Government Grant for her UCAN2 Empowering Women & Girls in Bocce program.
Her ongoing passion, hard work and dedication creating this program, UCAN2 Women which isn’t just about skill development – it's about preparing Victoria for the World Championships and creating opportunities that will shape the future of bocce in our state.
This fabulous program backs onto her UCAN2 - Uniting Communities & Networks Together program for Adults and Children with Learning and Mental Health restrictions, plus the multiple initiatives & programs rolling out in 2025.
We’re setting the stage for an exciting future for all bocce players in Victoria, past, present, and future!

14/09/2024

We fondly remember Arnaldo Allegretto, a true pillar of the Furlan Club and an ardent Bocce player. Arnaldo’s deep love for Bocce saw him proudly represent Victoria in the Australian Bocce Championships, while also serving the club as a committee member and bar man. His infectious smile and warm personality endeared him to everyone in the community.

Our President recalls many moments of that infectious smile and Arnaldo's constant encouragement for the club. His dedication and passion continue to inspire us all. Beyond his sporting achievements, Arnaldo’s commitment to his family was unwavering. He shared his love for Bocce with his daughter, cheering her on at competitions around Australia, even traveling to China for a world championship.

You are one of the many that motivates us to fight for the club we know you loved so much, and we feel your presence watching over us. Arnaldo’s legacy of passion, hard work, and community spirit will forever remain with us.

Mandi, Arnaldo, until we meet again.
3rd October 1936 – 4th July 2024

14/09/2024

Exciting Times Ahead: The Bocce 2024-25 Season is Here!

Check out the start of a new bocce season, kicking off with an exhilarating training camp in NSW. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has made us feel at home!

It’s been great to see new faces. Our Junior Squad is here, supporting the newcomers and training alongside the national coaches.

A highlight of the event is the Bocce Rapid Relay—what a blast!

Stay connected for more updates from across the country. Here at Furlan, we are diligently working to restore our courts. In the meantime, we remain committed to promoting and supporting our beloved sport through our affiliated clubs.

Don’t miss out on what’s next—keep an eye out for upcoming events!

22/07/2024

If you've missed out on our Furlan Club Melbourne T-shirts in the past, today is your lucky day! We have a small amount of the popular tops in stock. Whether you want to support the Furlan Club Melbourne or represent your Italian heritage, this T-shirt is the ideal choice.
Available to purchase now via our website 👕👕

25/06/2024

It's with a heavy heart that we hear of the passing of 'Ivo Martin'. Ivo was a former vice president of Club Fogolâr Furlan Melbourne, a lifetime member and great supporter of our Club.

Our sincere condolences are extended to Ivo's family and friends at this difficult time.

Ripose in Pâs [Rest in Peace]

Below are the rosary and funeral details for Ivo Martin.

Rosary
~ Wednesdasy 26th June at 7:30pm
~ Holy Cross Church, 207 Serpells Road Templestowe

Funeral
~ Thursday 27th June at 10:30am
~ St. Peter's Catholic Church, 844 Centre Road Bentleigh East