Karrakatta Club

About

The Karrakatta Club was founded in 1894 by members of the St George Reading Circle, with Edith Dircksey Cowan as an early founding member. It is recognized as one of the earliest women’s clubs in Australia and has been aligned with the international Lyceum Club movement since 1920, being a member of the International Association of Lyceum Clubs.

Facilities

The club is located in ANZAC House at 28 St Georges Terrace in Perth. Facilities include the ANZAC Club dining room, which features a balcony with views over the Government House gardens and Swan River, the Edith Cowan Room/library on the ground floor, and meeting and lecture spaces used for Lyceum presentations and Circles of Interest. More information can be found on the club's website.

Dining

Dining is available at the ANZAC Club dining room, where menus and service are provided by resident chefs. The club hosts morning tea, post-Lyceum luncheons, lunches, dinners, and occasional special food events, with options for bookings and private dining. Details on dining facilities can be accessed through the membership page.

Events

The club maintains a public events calendar that includes weekly Lyceum presentations and various public events, along with member-only events. Information regarding these events can be found on the club's events page.

Additionally, the club organizes special events throughout the year, such as the Jazz Sundowner and the Opening Luncheon, and administers the annual Dame Mary Gilmore Award, which supports young women in classical voice. More about these events is available on the award page.

Networking Opportunities

The Karrakatta Club provides various networking opportunities through regular weekly Lyceum speakers and Circles of Interest, which include groups focused on Art, Books, Bridge, Gardening, Mah Jong, Movies, and French. Membership also connects individuals with the Australian and International Lyceum Clubs, enhancing both professional and social networking. Further information can be found on the membership page.

Membership

The club offers a range of membership options, including reduced-rate subscriptions for those under 40 and Town or Country membership categories. Joining the club confers membership not only to the Karrakatta Club but also to the Australian and International Lyceum Clubs, along with reciprocal privileges. More details are available on the membership options page.

Accommodation

The club does not advertise on-site accommodation; however, membership provides reciprocal access to selected national and international Lyceum and private clubs, which offer hospitality and accommodation options. More information can be found on the membership page.

Affiliations

The Karrakatta Club is a member of the International Association of Lyceum Clubs and is connected with the Australian Association of Lyceum Clubs. The club maintains reciprocal relationships with selected national and international private clubs and has a historical association with the RSLWA/ANZAC Club. More details are available on the affiliations page.