The Castellorizian Association of South Australia
Photos: The Castellorizian Association, island of Kastellorizo and their newly refurbished club and facilities
The Castellorizian Association of South Australia or the 'Cazzie club' was established in 1927 to promote the heritage and connect the decendants from the island of Kastellorizo, Greece in South Australia.
Also known as the Castellorizian Brotherhood of South Australia Inc.(CBSA), the multicultural community group was established as an important part of the Greek community, both locally and in the broader metropolitan area. The Association is affiliated with the national Kastellorizian Council of Australia whose mission is "To inspire and unite organisations and connect people of Kastellorizian ancestry & friends across Australia and promote their heritage."
The CBSA has approximately 650 members and volunteers that participate and engage with fellow members in maintaining traditions and values of their home, back in Greece. The Club's social and family activities revolve around the CBSA centre at 6 Danby Street Torrensville and this multipurpose, welcoming space includes a newly, refurbished clubroom and hall with upgraded facilities and amenities which is available for hire.
SAcommunity spoke to Stephen Finos, CBSA secretary who explained that "The CBSA Centre is available for a wide range of functions, conferences or events to support both the needs of our members as well as being open for everyone in the community, club and non-club members alike who are looking for a function venue or meeting space."
Mr Finos is proud of the active club, their social venue and year-round activities that seek to celebrate tradition, improve family relationships and increase social inclusion for club members of Cazzie background. The club looks forward to supporting current and future members and increasing their participation within the local community fostering a vibrant and viable ethnic community.
Interested in joining the club? Or looking for a venue to hire?
Contact The Castellorizian Association of South Australia today
