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GIA Committee Members at Melbourne GIA Forum 2011 From left: Francesco Presacco, Jono D'Angelo, Manuela Lalli, Chris Testa, Federica Cologni, Nicholas Butera, Luca Rosati, Talis Evans
Absent: Mirella Mammone, Kylie Davenport |
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Name: Federica Cologni Age: 22 Background: born in the Bergamo province (Lombardia) from Italian parents State: Victoria Position: President Email:
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Personal interests / hobbies:
Music, reading, arts and crafts, languages and foreign cultures, international politics, food and wine (cooking but also tasting!), travelling Current and past involvement in the Italian community
Work: - teacher of LOTE - Italian at CAE (adults), VSL (high school) and Little Picasso (pre-school and primary)
- trade consultant at the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Melbourne, Italian tutor at ATS (Advanced Tutoring School), cafe/retail staff member at Brunetti pasticceria-bar.
Volunteering: - GIA forum sub-committee member
- secretary and operations manager of Melbourne Uni Italian Social Club
- article submissions to Il Globo/La Fiamma related to the youth community
Other: - lived in Italy for 14 years
- currently living, studying and working in Carlton
- in constant contact with the Italian community of Melbourne's little Italy
If you could go to one place in italy, where would you go and why? "The northern lakes, especially Malcesine on the Garda. I fell in love with the place when I was little: the castle overlooking the water, the windsurfers' sails, the tiny chapels on the mountain paths, the olive groves on the hills, the scent of citrus in the air, the cute little shops on the steep, narrow, cobblestone streets... I can't think of a more idyllic place!" |
Name: Christopher Testa Age: 19 Background: Castelforte (LT), Santopadre (FR) State: Victoria/SA Position: GIA Committee Member Email: Personal interests / hobbies: Il calcio, writing and literature, Neapolitan language, music Current and past involvement in the Italian community: - Volunteer at 5RTI in Adelaide
- GIA forum participant
- interviews with SBS radio
If you could go to one place in Italy, where would you go and why? Napoli, most beautiful city in the world and my family is an hour away. What's not to love? |
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Name: Mirella Mammone Age: 22 State: NSW Background: Mum & Dad are from Calabria Position: GIA Committee Member Personal Interests/Hobbies: Catching up with friends, travelling, cooking & gym Current & Past Involvement in Italian Community: - NSW Representative for GIA
- Ministerial Consultative Committee Italian Community (NSW)
- Australian Youth of Southern Italy (AYSI) -Secretary
- University of Sydney Italian Society (CUI) - Liason Manager
- Helping to organise various festas, balls and other events.
If you could go to one place in Italy, where would it be and why? Can I pick two?! Calabria because I have family & friends there. Amalfi because it is probably the most breathtaking place that I have ever been to. |
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