an open-space for women of Italian origin in Australia
Australian Donna is an open-space for women of Italian origin in Australia.
We aim to favour the exchange of information, knowledge and topics related to the world of women.
Our space will grow and be enriched through the contribution of different realities and individual experiences of all participants. More...
Thursday 31 October 2024
7:00 – 11:00pm
The Founders Restaurant
246 Fosters Road, Oakden, SA 5086
Australia Donna presents an evening of fun and laughter, joy and entertainment to raise funds for our Ripple – A place of courage domestic violence project in collaboration with Spirit of Woman.
Come and join us for a night of everyone’s favourite Italian food! Price includes a plate of spaghetti with napolitana or bologese sauce, foccacia pizza bread, a glass of red wine, and entertainment by Teresa Esposito and Nina Fantasia.
There will be lots of singing and dancing and atmosphere to keep the ‘Halloween Spirits’ away! More...
Some pictures from the night!
Australia Donna, in collaboration with The Italian Consulate of Adelaide, Com.It.Es, South Australian Italian Association and The Dante Alighieri Society cordially invites you to a special preview screening of the multi-award-winning drama “Ce Ancora Domani / There’s Still Tomorrow” by Paola Cortellesi. A special introduction from our MPs will address what is happening in relation to domestic violence in Adelaide and how the government is working to help reduce the incidents and protect victims in Sth Australia.
The film is in Italian with English subtitles.
Friday 4 October 2024
5:45pm for a 6:00pm start
Palace Cinema East End
Rundle Street, Adelaide
Saturday 9th November 2024
2.00pm
The Migration Museum
82 Kintore Ave, Adelaide SA 5000
Poems by Sergio Ubaldi – read by Jordana Ubaldi.
Poems by Antonino Barone ‘Primo Albore’ – read by Enza, Connie and Annie Barone.
Excerpts from the book ‘Arrivederci And Hello’ – read by Rina Auciello.
Donation $10.00.
Click here to book at Humanitix or scan the QR code below
Book by phone at 0412 413 416.
Light Refreshments served.
Strength for Life is a valuable exercise program in South Australia, created to help people over the age of 50 improve their physical strength, fitness and social connection. This program is an initiative of COTA SA, the peak body for older people in South Australia. It takes place in gyms, community centres, local councils and culturally specific organisations.
Strength for Life can have simple but life-changing results.
COTA SA would like to reach out to people from culturally diverse backgrounds to raise awareness, assist with participation so that all South Australians they can reap the benefits of this great program.
For more information about the program visit: https://cotasa.org.au/programs-and-services/strength-for-life More...
Angela Scarino is Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics in Justice and Society and Director of the Research Centre for Languages and Cultures at the University of South Australia. Her academic specialisations are languages education, particularly within a multilingual and intercultural orientation; second language assessment and second language teacher education.
Angela has led all the major languages curriculum policy developments Australia-wide, including the current National Curriculum for Languages for Australia. She has extensive international experience in advising and co-designing policies, curriculum, and assessment programs for Languages, including in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, France, and New Zealand.
Angela has been a Chief Investigator on a range of research projects, all of which are based on praxis – working collaboratively with practitioners to change and to be informed by change in practice. More...
Break the silence – Say No to violence
22nd August 2023 at the SA Campbelltown City Council
This was the third seminar of the year as part of a project of the Australia Donna Association to raise awareness among women of Italian origin on the physical and emotional impact of domestic and family violence; on the cost of remaining silent and how to access information and support.
The seminar opened with a presentation by Ruth Steer, who outlined the free medical and counselling services provided by Cedar Health Service that addresses the health impact of domestic and family violence.
Ada Scalzi, former Brevet Sargent at SAPOL, addressed the physical and emotional experiences faced by women victims of violence who decide to continue to stay in their homes as well as the legal and financial challenges encountered by women who decide to leave. More...