Community

Encouraging and strengthening community networks
and partnerships in Australia and abroad

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CO.AS.IT.'s contact details.
partnerships
Creating partnerships
Co.As.It works in partnerships with many individuals and organisations: Federal and State governments in Australia and Italy, the Victorian Multicultural Commission, the Immigration Museum and other cultural institutions.
social clubs
Senior Social Clubs
The Association of Senior Italian Citizens’ Clubs of Victoria is constituted by over 90 senior citizens’ clubs for Italian-Australians operating throughout the Melbourne metropolitan areas and in several regional areas. Groups meet in community venues and generally meet two to three times a week.
Getting involved
Get involved
There are many opportunities to get involved at Co.As.It.: volunteer to visit senior citizens, make a donation to the Italian Historical Society or help out at the many events.
50 years
CO.AS.IT. has been involved with so many events, projects and activities that our timeline coincides with key moments in the history of the Italian community in Victoria and in Australia. CO.AS.IT. has been and still is a remarkable and vital presence in Australian society.
Mosaico Newsletter
Mosaico Newsletters
Enter a world of information, rich and diverse in content, that tells you CO.AS.IT.’s story.
Education
Educational programs
Offering a special education program for teachers of Italian, English and SOSE – with self-guided or staff-led options – Museo Italiano is the perfect place for your next excursion!
School visits
Research
Further research
The IHS has extensive collections of historic materials documenting the Italian presence in Australia. These are made available to scholars, writers and the community to assist them in family and community research.
Research
Explore
Temporary exhibitions and events

Complementing the Museo's permanent collections, Co.As.It. regularly hosts temporary exhibitions and cultural events.
(Photo: ©Emilio Cresciani)

Cultural program