The Furlan Club’s fight to stay afloat

By Roberta Vitiello / Laura Egan
Community contribution / 3 years, 10 months ago

The effects of the coronavirus pandemic have hit many businesses, companies and social organisations hard, and some Italian clubs in Melbourne are struggling to stay afloat.

Presidents and representatives of the various Fogolar Furlan Clubs in Australia, during a reunion in Melbourne. (Photo supplied)

In the case of the Furlan Club, the situation is a little more complicated.

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The Furlan Club’s fight to stay afloat

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