About us & FAQs

Early Beginnings

On 3 December 1988 a few proud Goans celebrated the feast of St Francis Xavier with a mass followed by dinner and the Club was born.

The pioneer committee comprised Ruth De Barros, President; Fatima Pinto, Secretary; Frank De Barros, Treasurer and Committee members: Astrid Dobson, Zelma Noronha, Tina Fernandes and Fr. Quentin Culpeper.

The club logo was designed by Jillian De Souza, the club name by Greg and Clare Farrugia and Alzira De Souza came up with the newsletter name.

Where we are at today

Today, the club continues to uphold the traditions and values of Goa through celebration of traditional events such as Goa Carnival, feast of St Francis Xavier and World Goa Day. Additionally other regular events include picnics and an annual camp. 

The club is a member of the Federation of Indian Communities in Queensland (FICQ) which was formed to provide a common platform representing the Indian community. However the club has retained its niche culture with its unique blend of Indian traditions and Portuguese colonial influences.

 FAQs

  • The club's signature events are:

    • World Goa Day - the official day is 20 August. The club generally celebrates World Goa Day on a Saturday or Sunday in the month of August, Celebrations include music / dance / cultural performances / Goan cuisine  

    • Feast of St. Francis Xavier - the feast day is 3 December.  The club commemorates the anniversary of the formation of Club de Goa on the feast day. The feast is usually celebrated with a mass and a dinner-dance on a weekend closest to 3 December.

    • Carnival - the Carnival is celebrated preceding Lent (six-weeks before Easter). Celebrations generally include a dinner-dance with a red-and-black theme or carnival costume.

    • Camp - a fully catered camp is held at a campsite with dormitory and/or cabin-style accommodation over a long-weekend in autumn, winter or spring.

  • Membership is open to anyone. One has to complete a membership form and pay an annual membership fee. There is no joining fee, re-joining fee or late fee.  

  • Membership is the best way you can show your support for the club. All members receive regular email communication on what's happening at the club. Generally club events are for members only.

  • The club has professional expenses (like any other company), that we need to cover so that we are able to offer events to our members. As examples, government fees, website and insurance costs. Membership fees provide the club with an infrastructure that allows us to run the social events.


  • Absolutely not, unless you specifically ask us to do so. We do not share or pass on your details or store any financial information or street addresses.