Incorporated Chinese Community Voluntary Associations in Victoria, Australia

This database contains comprehensive information on 715 formally incorporated Chinese Voluntary Associations (CVAs) in the State of Victoria, Australia. Victoria is home to one of the largest and most vibrant ethnic Chinese communities in Australia, making this dataset particularly significant. The information provided includes organisation names, year of registration, membership numbers, deregistration years (where applicable), and mission statements (for some organisations). This rich collection of data offers researchers a unique opportunity to study the evolution and characteristics of Chinese community organisations in a key area of Chinese settlement and community development in Australia.

While the database is based on self-reported information and may not perfectly reflect reality, it nonetheless provides a robust and detailed picture of the formally incorporated Chinese community organisations in Victoria. The dataset's strengths lie in its comprehensive coverage of registered CVAs and the inclusion of both active and deregistered organisations. However, it is important to note that informal, unincorporated associations are not included in this database.

This valuable resource can support various research applications, including analyses of trends in organisation formation, patterns in organisational missions, membership dynamics, and comparative studies with other regions or ethnic communities. By making this database available, researchers can gain deeper insights into the Chinese diaspora's civic engagement and community-building efforts in one of Australia's most significant Chinese population centres, contributing to a better understanding of multicultural society and immigrant integration in urban contexts.