About UsThe aims and objectives of the organisation Portuguese Speaking Communities Incorporated (CLP Inc) are: - To celebrate the Portuguese National Day and other significant Portuguese community events, including the Warrnambool Portuguese Cultural Festival.
- To unite the Portuguese speaking communities in a cultural celebration of the historical ties between them.
- To provide a venue for the social interaction and cultural expression of the Portuguese speaking communities.
- To support, promote and develop the Portuguese associations in the State of Victoria, and foster socio-cultural interaction with the Australian Community.
- To divulge and promote the Portuguese language and culture to the general Australian community.
The following associations are members of the CLP: - Portuguese Association of Victoria
- Timorese Association of Victoria
- Grupo Cultural e Folclorico Sol de Portugal
- Portuguese Cultural Centre of Melbourne
- Portuguese Teachers of the Victorian School of Languages
- Portuguese Folkdancing Seniores da APV
- Madeira Folkdancing Perola do Atlantico
- Grupo Infantil Portugues (GIP)
- Portuguese in Australia
Alda Pereira Retre Presidente President | Rui Revez Vice Presidente Vice President | Aida Santos Tesoureiro Treasurer | Teresa Pereira Secretaria Secretary | Ana Pereira Vogal Committee member | Silvia Renda Vogal Committee member | David Weeding Derik Gomes Pedro Cardoso Vogal Committee member Vogal Committee member Vogal Committee Member |