We Are Eastside Hawks Volleyball Club

Eastside Hawks Volleyball Club was founded in 1981 and is a Premier Club in the Victorian Volleyball League.

Eastside is based in Melbourne’s Outer South East, but its reach extends well into regional areas thanks to long-standing community engagement and a dedicated pathway program. With a mission to develop athletes of all levels and foster a love for the sport, the club has been instrumental in shaping volleyball talent across Victoria. The club’s primary competition is the Victorian Volleyball League (VVL) but also competes in other tournaments, of particular note; the Australian Volleyball Club Championships.

Eastside has a proven track record in nurturing talent to represent Victoria at state level, secure college scholarships overseas, and earn contracts in European clubs—a pathway from grassroots to international competition. Eastside Hawks fosters an inclusive, family‑friendly environment guided by values of respect, teamwork, enjoyment, and continuous improvement.

In 2011, Eastside Hawks Volleyball developed the South East Hawks Volleyball Alliance, establishing a formal link between regional areas and high-level competition. This includes Latrobe Valley Volleyball, based in Churchill, where Eastside plays approx. 5 games annually to support regional exposure and talent scouting.

This connection ensures that talented players from areas with limited volleyball infrastructure have a home and a pathway at Eastside Hawks.

Our Mission

The Eastside Hawks Volleyball Club is committed to:

• Developing and promoting volleyball throughout Melbourne’s Outer South East and South Eastern Victoria.

• Providing inclusive access to high-quality coaching and competition, with a strong focus on grassroots volleyball — introducing the sport to young players and creating clear pathways for long-term development.

• Living and teaching core values:

  • Teamwork

  • Sportsmanship

  • Respect

  • Accountability

At Eastside Hawks, we build more than just athletes — we build character, community, and lifelong connections through volleyball.

Our Vision

To build a strong, stable, and sustainable Premier Volleyball Club for Melbourne’s Outer South Eastern and South Eastern Victorian communities, founded on the values of mateship, enjoyment, and continuous improvement.

We strive to be a home for all volleyball players, from beginners to elite athletes and fostering long-term development, community pride, and a culture of excellence both on and off the court.

Our Values

Eastside prides itself on adhering to and teaching its core values. All members are expected to exemplify these values while representing Eastside Hawks. 

Mateship: Eastside is made up of mates who love volleyball. We play for each other and our commitment to the club and team is because of our mates.

Enjoyment: Enjoyment is the fundamental reason why we play volleyball and why our club exists. We strive for all of our members to enjoy their volleyball and have fun in a team environment.

Continuous Improvement: Eastside aims to provide an environment where people can develop themselves as players, coaches, team members and as people.