The Chinese Youth League (CYL) was first established as the Sydney Chinese Youth Drama Association on 1 July 1939. It was formed by a group of patriotic Australian Chinese Youth gathering regularly in the Shanghai Cafe on Campbell Street, Sydney. Three years later, the name was officially changed to the Chinese Youth League in August 1942. Today it is one of the oldest Chinese Community Organisations in existence in Australia.
Since it’s origins, CYL has worked to promote friendship between Australia and China. Today, it has developed to embrace all round cultural, sports, social and welfare activities as discussed above. The objectives of the Chinese Youth League are to:
Promote Chinese Cultural activities
Foster Friendship and Goodwill between Australia and China
Undertake Welfare and Charitable work
Organise recreational and sports activities
Participate in Community activities to promote Multiculturalism
www.cyl.org.au - 20178 - Chinese Youth League of Australia Inc.
