Ilaria Pagani | Research Fellow | South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute | Adelaide | South Australia
Maria Donato OAM
On 8thJune 2020, Maria Donato was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in recognition of her extensive contribution for over 50 years to the Italian community.
Having migrated to Australia at the age of 11, Maria has succeeded to balance work and family commitments with her extensive involvement in volunteering. Of particular note are her assistance to immigrants, volunteering for the Red Cross, contributions to Italian clubs and religious groups. For the past 28 years Maria has been involved with great dedication to Radio Italiana 531. For many years, we visitors and guests of the Radio have been welcomed and greeted by Maria’s ever so gentle and kind smile. More...
International Women’s Day 2019 Speech – Antonietta Cocchiaro
Good evening, Ladies, my name is Antonietta Cocchiaro and I want to thank the wonderful women volunteers of Radio Italiana 531 for asking me to speak with you this evening as we celebrate International Women’s Day. As volunteers for the radio, you bring joy to many people but especially the elderly who are at home, in retirement villages, and in nursing homes, so thank you for your dedicated service.
International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries and it’s the day that we recognise the achievement of women throughout the centuries but also acknowledge the hardship they had to endure and for many women they are still enduring today.