About Us
OUR STORY
The Italian Australian Foundation Inc (formerly the Italian Services Institute) was founded in 1991 on the initiative of Sir James Gobbo AC CVO and is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission.
Sir James Gobbo AC CVO, Rhonda Barro, Giancarlo Martini-Piovano AO
OUR PRINCIPAL PURPOSES
To make grants to provide or facilitate educational, cultural and heritage services that advance the appreciation of Italian language, culture, skills and heritage for persons of Italian descent resident in Australia.
To operate an Italian resource and research centre providing data, information, public exhibitions and educational, cultural and heritage services for persons of Italian descent resident in Australia and the broader Australian community.
OUR GRANTING APPROACH
OUR IMPACT AREAS
Italian language & culture
Italian skills
Italian heritage
OUR GIVING PRINCIPLES
Excellence
Innovation
Long-term thinking
Leverage
Collaborative Partnerships
Communications and Reporting
OUR OUTCOMES
Increased public awareness and understanding of Italian language, history, culture and skills.
Extended reach to regional Victoria.
Increased profile of Italian cutting edge and leading industry sectors and disciplines, of all times.
Strengthened links between Italian and Australian institutions and industry.
Celebration of the significant achievements and contributions made by those of Italian descent to Australian society.
OUR TEAM
Rhonda Barro – President
OUR COMMITTEE
Vince Volpe AM – Vice President
Nicoletta Larobina – Secretary
Roberto Scenna – Treasurer
Giancarlo Martini-Piovano AO
Phonse Gangitano
Bruna Pasqua
Daniel Sala
