Break the Silence – Say no to violence

Friday, 28 April, 2023
10 am – 3 pm

Campbelltown Council Conference Room
172 Montacute Road, Rostrevor, SA 5073

Lunch provided.

Australia Donna presents a free seminar on domestic violence, exploring the repeating patterns of the exploitation, abuse and violence towards women.

Proudly supported by Campbelltown Council’s Community Grants Program.

 

Australia Donna Breaking the Silence – No to Violence Seminars 

In the course of 2023 the Australia Donna Association set out to make a contribution to education and awareness against domestic violence through a series of seminars aimed at women of Italian origin in Australia. The central theme of the seminars was to highlight the cost of remaining silent about domestic violence and abuse in the many ways it can manifest in their lives.  More...

Castagne e Vin Brulé 2023

Sunday, 21 May, 2023
2 – 4pm

Montacute Institute Hall
63 Institute Road, Montacute, SA 5134

Tickets: $35 / $30 (pensioner card)
To book, call Vera: 0412 413 416

Daniela’s Speech on the day

Friends and supporters of Australia Donna, on behalf of AD committee – Vera Ubaldi, Gianna Vorrasi, Angie Morony, Vincenza Ferraro, Marylisa Fabian, Rosa Filosi and Teresa Esposito  –  a big welcome and thank you for joining us for this special afternoon.

 It is so wonderful to see you all again this year after several months of separation beyond our control and I will not even mention why! More...

Hopes and Dreams: Images from the CO.AS.IT Italian Historical Society Collection


Image: A group of young proxy brides travelling to Australia on the ship Neptunia, 1955. Courtesy CO.AS.IT. Italian Historical Society.

CO.AS.IT. Museo Italiano
199 Faraday Street, Carlton. VIC 3053.

4 October to 4 November 2022

Tues-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat 1-5pm

Free entry.

A special History Month exhibition featuring a unique selection of images which provide a personal insight into the Italian migration and settlement story from departure, to arriving and finally settling. The images have been reproduced in a special large format to enable the viewer to see the many details that are often hidden in the original standard sized photographs, providing many opportunities to discover something new. More...

Free Seminar: Break the Silence – Say No To Violence

Saturday 8 October, 2022
1:30pm to 3.30pm

Radio Italiana 531
Unit 3/215 Port Road, Hindmarsh 5007
For bookings, ph: 0412 413 416

Exploring the repeating patterns of the exploitation, abuse and violence towards Women – The spiralling effects we pay for silence is part of a programme we will conduct with seminars during 2022/2023. With experts from all kinds of backgrounds as guest speakers and supporting materials and resources, we aim to reach women who have remained silent through fear and isolation how and where they can get help. The seminars aim to support women and show them ways to access information and education and the resources available to them so that they can help themselves. More...

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