Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria (CAFHOV) grew out of the energy and enthusiasm generated by two conferences held at the Museum of Chinese Australian History (now Chinese Museum) in Melbourne: ‘Histories of the Chinese in Australasia and the South Pacific (1993) and the ‘Chinese Heritage of Australian Federation (2001).

CAFHOV purpose is to:

1. To provide a forum for Chinese Australian family historians and established researchers of Chinese Australia as well as post-graduate students and academics undertaking research into aspects of Chinese Australian history and culture. Each member principally works on a self-help basis with assistance and advice from other members.

2. To investigate, study and document the broad legacy of Chinese Australia.

3. To promote increased understanding and appreciation of the legacy of Chinese Australians to Australia and to China.

4. To co-operate with other Chinese Australian Associations in partnerships consistent with the purposes of the Chinese Australian Family Historians of Victoria Inc.

5. To co-operate with other cultural groups in promoting culturally diverse events.