Welcome to Mosaico, CO.AS.IT.’s magazine. A publication rich and diverse in content, that tells our story and gives you updates on what our organisation is doing. Mosaico stands for multiculturalism and inclusiveness. In our 52 years of presence in Victoria, we maintained a strong and unchanged commitment to support and provide services to both the Italian and broader Australian community. In aged care, as well as in education, we maintain very high standards. Feel free to download and read our issues of Mosaico!

 


2021_Winter_Mosaico_Magazine

Issue #5 - Winter 2021

In this issue:

  • Staff Highlights
  • Fighting dementia with the help of technology
  • Volunteers with a mission
  • The joy after the storm
  • La storia più che centenaria di Teresa
  • Art and imagination in Aged Care
  • Curiosità e tradizioni: lo zafferano!
  • "Aye Captain!": La passione per il modellismo di Umberto
  • Double Interview: Carmelina Calabro / Maria Brancolino
  • Museo Italiano: ALUMINate exhibition
  • Season's Readings
  • Exploring Dante's selva oscura
  • Interview with Gianni Marinucci

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2021_Summer_Mosaico_Magazine

Issue #4 - Summer 2021

In this issue:

  • Staff Highlights
  • Postcards with love
  • The importance of a smile
  • Curiosità e tradizioni: il Tombolo!
  • E’ tempo di... pasta fatta in casa!
  • Museo Italiano: Taranta Festival
  • Season's Readings
  • Double Interview: Tania Barbaro / Giulia Nicolini
  • La parola agli Assistenti Linguistici e agli studenti del Doposcuola
  • Italian Community Emergency Welfare Fund

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2020_Winter_Mosaico_Magazine

Issue #3 - Winter 2020

In this issue:

  • A Glass Half-Full: the Remote Socialisation Program
  • What’s up/WhatsApp? We Are Zooming!
  • Flexible Respite: a Reflection
  • Per tutti i gusti: Recipes from our Community
  • Vox Populi: Letters from our clients
  • Museo Italiano: Parallel Visions exhibition
  • 1980-2020 - Italian Historical Society’s 40th Anniversary
  • Double Interview: Giovanna Maria Laganà / Matteo Macciò
  • Online Resources for Teachers
  • Cartlon Travel: Travelling in Times of Coronavirus

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2020_Summer_Mosaico_Magazine

Issue #2 - Summer 2020

In this issue:

  • New Frontiers in Social Support Groups
  • Contribution of Volunteers in the Community
  • Talking about Mental Health
  • Italcare: Home Support Services
  • An encouragement to learn Italian
  • Carlo Catani: Visionary, Creator, Genius exhibition
  • Remembering the 100th anniversary of the birth of Primo Levi
  • Leonardo Da Vinci
  • Thinking outside of the box: Your Future with Italian
  • Memories That Make Us: a visit to the Wonthaggi mine

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2019_Winter_Mosaico_Magazine

Issue #1 - Winter 2019

In this issue:

  • Loneliness and Isolation
  • A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body
  • Language Assistant Newsletter
  • Italian Historical Society
  • Youth Engagement
  • Resource Centre: a Place to Connect
  • We’re All Connected by a Love for Travel
  • Italian Australian Culture
  • The After Hours Doposcuola Culture
  • Adults Italian Language Program

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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