Croatian Studies Foundation

Sharing our love of Croatia, its culture and language

Welcome to the online home of the Croatian Studies Foundation. Established in 1984 in Sydney, Australia; we are the first independent, non-for-profit organisation promoting the knowledge of the Croatian language, culture and anthropological studies in the Southern Hemisphere. Whether you want to learn Croatian, contribute to the Croatian Studies Review or simply connect to a vibrant and welcoming community, this is the place to start. Dobro nam došli!

Croatian Studies Foundation

Sharing our love of Croatia, its culture and language

Welcome to the online home of the Croatian Studies Foundation. Established in 1984 in Sydney, Australia; we are the first independent, non-for-profit organisation promoting the knowledge of the Croatian language, culture and anthropological studies in the Southern Hemisphere. Whether you want to learn Croatian, contribute to the Croatian Studies Review or simply connect to a vibrant and welcoming community, this is the place to start. Dobro nam došli!

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The Croatian Studies Foundation (CSF) was established in 1984 to support and promote the Croatian culture and intercultural exchange in Australia. Its work led to the establishment of the Croatian Studies Centre (CSC) in association with Macquarie University’s School of Slavonic Studies in 1994.

Over the past 20 years, CSC has offered learning programs in the Croatian language, culture and history and has built a comprehensive library of anthropological, linguistic and literary works to help members and students develop the knowledge and understanding of the Croatian history, language and culture.

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The Croatian Studies Centre (CSC) was established within the School of Modern Languages at Sydney’s Macquarie University in 1994. The Centre offers learning programs of the Croatian language, culture, and history at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Centre also has a comprehensive library of Croatian publications and books and provides an archive facility for the Croatian Studies Foundation (CSF).
 
The Centre is engaged in academic research and publication activities and supports and organises conferences and symposia. It publishes the Croatian Studies Review, which is published in English making the Centre’s research to available to both Croatian and non-Croatian speaking readers.

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The Governing Council of the Croatian Studies Foundation is elected every year at the Annual General Meeting of the CSF members and directors. The Council members are responsible for the programmatic and financial management of the Foundation and its activities.

Our 2020 Council represents a diverse group of professionals with a common interest in promoting the Croatian language, culture, anthropological research,  and intercultural relations in the Southern Hemisphere. The Council is committed to creating rich, lasting and productive relations with the education sector,  cultural, research and arts-related organizations and the broader Australian public. We welcome your ideas and feedback.

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By becoming a member, you or your organisation can take an active part in Foundation’s activities.

MEMBERS are entitled to:
Attend the annual general meeting
Vote for Directors
Be nominated for a Director
Receive annual reports
Receive invitations to special events
Receive the CSF Newsletter and other updates
Purchase Journals etc. at a member discount price

As a member everyone receives an acknowledgment in the Newsletter or a Certificate of appreciation.

Contact us

Postal Address
Croatian Studies Foundation of Australia
PO Box 1993
MACQUARIE CENTRE NSW 2113 Australia

Find us at Macquarie University
Croatian Studies Centre
Department of International Studies
Faculty of Arts
Macquarie University
SYDNEY NSW 2109
Arts Precinct | Office 321
Web: https://www.mq.edu.au/faculty-of-arts

Director of Croatian Studies
Dr Jasna Novak Milic
Phone: +61 2 9850 7040
Email: jasna.novakmilic@mq.edu.au
Croatian Studies Centre
Faculty of Arts
Macquarie University SYDNEY NSW 2109

Foundation Treasurer: Andrija Gurlica
Foundation Secretary: Marcus Žanetić