National Day of Italy 2024. Celebrations in Melbourne
We thank our sponsors and institutional partners for contributing to an unforgettable National Day of Italy enriched by an outstanding performance by Mario Biondi. A special thanks to Ambassador Paolo Crudele, Parliamentary Secretary to the Premier of Victoria, Nick Staikos, to the Leader of the Opposition of Victoria, John Pesutto, to Senator Raff Ciccone, to […]
Read moreConsular visit to Tasmania
We inform you that on June 17, 2024 we will be in Hobart (Tasmania) on a consular visit. For more information on the requirements and issue of Italian passport please visit our website at the following link. To book your appointment and to submit any questions click here.
Read moreBenefits dedicated to AIRE members to travel with Trenitalia
As anticipated by Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, during his meeting with the CEO of Gruppo FS Italiane, Luigi Ferraris, Trenitalia offers exclusive advantges for Italians residing abroad and registered with AIRE who intend to travel to Italy until December 31, 2024. Discount […]
Read moreCall for interest for the selection and appointment of an Honorary Consul in Tasmania
The Consulate General of Italy in Melbourne is launching a call for interest aimed at the selection and appointment of an Honorary Consul in Tasmania. The call ends on 24 June 2024. To know more on how to respond to the call please click here.
Read more“ORIGINI ITALIA” PROGRAM 2024-2025
MIB School of Management of Trieste, in collaboration with the ICE Agency, organize the managerial training course Origini Italia, an intensive Export Management and Entrepreneurial Development Course aimed at young descendants of Italian emigrants living abroad, particularly in non-European countries. The aim of the course is to encourage collaboration between Italian companies and citizens of […]
Read moreSCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT FOR FOREIGN AND ITALIAN STUDENTS LIVING ABROAD FOR THE A.Y. 2024-25
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships to foreign and Italian students residing abroad (IRE) for the academic year 2024-2025. The call is available by clicking here. Interested students, upon registration, can submit their applications exclusively online on the portal Study in Italy by 14:00 (Italian time) of 14 June 2024. […]
Read moreThe project NGV Italia kicks off
Upon invitation from the National Gallery of Victoria and the Italian Australian Foundation, Consul General Hanna Pappalardo attended the lecture “Portrait of Venice – Majestic Murano” by the University of Melbourne Professor, Dr Catherine Kovesi. The lecture is part of “NGV Italia”, a project dedicated to researching, learning about and sharing stories of Italian art […]
Read more2024 ANZAC Day ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo attented the 2024 ANZAC Day ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance dedicated to peacekeeping operations with a focus on the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) in the Sinai peninsula to which Italy and Australia are contributing Nations. She also laid a wreath together with members of the Italian Veterans’ Associations in […]
Read moreThe Italea project begins: an exciting journey dedicated to those with Italian origins
The Italea project is aimed at italians living abroad and Italian descendants: hospitality, discounts and initiatives for those who want to travel to Italy to follow in the footsteps of their family history. A journey through Italy’s wonders to discover one’s origins and rediscover the places, traditions and culture of the ancestors. The Italea project […]
Read moreMeeting with Department of Justice and Community Safety of the State of Victoria
Consul General Hanna Pappalardo and Vice Consul Mariagiovanna Rizzo met with Lisa Homatopoulos and Lawrence Vanvitelli from the Department of Justice and Community Safety of the State of Victoria. The focus of the meeting was on the assistance of Italian nationals detained in Victoria and on how to reinforce the already very fruitful cooperation.
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