The Italian Australian Club Welcomes Everyone!
What's On
Bistro
Functions
Memberships
Our History & Establishment in Morwell’s Community
The construction of the Morwell Power Station and other large industrial projects in the 1950s and '60s attracted many newly arrived Italian migrants in search of jobs, mostly single men or men with families who came intending to save enough to bring out the rest of the family. They decided the Latrobe Valley was an excellent place to raise a family, and in 1960, a small group of Italians and Australians established an association. A team of trustees came together, and the way was paved towards an Italian social club.
Early Days
The first assembly of the Italian community of the Latrobe Valley was held on the 4th of November, 1960, at the Morwell RSL Hall. Some 400 people attended the meeting chaired by Armando Pistrin, and a motion to form an Italian Australian Social Club was passed. Luigi Sola, who had inspired the club's establishment, was elected first president.
Years of Growth
Although the idea of the Club was conceived in Traralgon, setting up headquarters in Morwell made sense. This was due to its more central location and the larger Italian population. Land was purchased, and a transported shed was the first clubhouse. The club grew rapidly as a social and sporting facility, and a soccer team entered the Latrobe Valley Soccer League. Two years later, the name changed to "Falcons", with both organisations still working as "sister" clubs.
Today
Today's Italian Australian Club is a multi-purpose social, sporting, and cultural complex catering to everyone. The club today epitomises Australia's multiculturalism and has embraced all community members. The success of which can be seen in the diversity of membership.
The club today is all its founders would have dreamt it to be.
Club Features
Courtesy Bus
A courtesy bus is available on Friday and Saturday nights from 4 pm to late. Call the club to book your trip. The bus runs every half an hour, and seating is limited per allocated time slot.
Kid's Zone
The kids will be well entertained with our great kid zone. The zone features free arcade games for all ages and a colouring-in station for your budding artists. Keep the kids entertained while Mum and Dad relax at the Italian Australian Club.
Café
Emilio's Bistro isn't just for meals. With a state-of-the-art coffee machine, you can sit back, enjoy a proper barista-made coffee, and relax. Takeaway options are available also.
Open 7 Days
We're almost always open, from 10 am to late into the night. We have so much going on that spending a whole day at the club is possible!
★★★★★
Always great food here and staff are friendly. Meals are $12 from Saturday - Wednesday and seniors roast is $15
- Yvonne E.
★★★★★
A big thank you to the chef and waitress at Morwell Italian club . Today my daughter and I went there for lunch , my daughter is in palliative care and is try to do small everyday things while she can. The chef helped her out with her meal as she’s on a very strict eating plan … thank you from the bottom of my heart for making her feel normal ♥️💕🙏
-Cate B.
★★★★★
Seamless check-in, came in for lunch on a Wednesday and even though it was quite busy we were seated right away. Ordered the spaghetti aglio e olio & seafood (HIGHLY recommend) plus chips and nuggets for my daughter. I had already put my daughter in a high chair, so the ladies were nice enough to bring our meals to the table instead of buzzing us up so I didn't have to leave her unattended. Will be visiting again in the future.
-Hannah D.
★★★★★
Have been coming in Wednesday night for the last month. Have enjoyed every soup and meal we have had, even brought friends and my Daughter here to enjoy the food. The $12 meals look fantastic. I haven’t had one but my daughter enjoyed her’s. The senior meals are a good size and really enjoyable. Staff are always polite and helpful. I’m now looking forward to my one night out a week here 🥂
-Penny R.
★★★★★
Seen on tv thought we would try the place the food was divine the chicken cooked tender to profection nice friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.
-Ramo R.
★★★★★
Great venue, calm, quiet, and relaxing atmosphere. We come for the poker, and enjoy a few Canadian Clubs too. Friendly bistro and bar staff.
-Robert R.