Community and Social Engagement
Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Bringing Italian language and culture to the world

Former Consul General of Italy to Melbourne, Marco Maria Cerbo, spoke to Segmento about his new role in promoting the Italian language and culture abroad as Head of the Italian Training and Education System in the World.

Lifestyle
Business & Innovation

The fight for sustainability

Global climate instability is a complex issue we have grappled with for decades. With bushfires, floods, and climate disasters regularly dominating the news, concerns around mass extinction have never been more palpable.

by

Vanessa Sammut

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27/10/2023

Culture
Art & Culture

Connecting culture, inspiring harmony

Under The Cover, Issue XXXII - A new Era for Old traditions

by

Giovanni Butera

on

1/10/2023

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

New cultural routes between Sicily and indigenous Australia

Segmento meets Miriam La Rosa to talk about two organizations, Agency and FARM Cultural Park, committed to fostering connection to place in an authentic way.

by

Cristiano Capuano

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4/8/2023

Cinema & theatre
Global & Social Engagement

The temple of modern storytelling

Domenico De Gaetano, general director of the National Cinema Museum of Turin, arguably one of the most important museums in the world, guides Segmento on a trip through the origins of moving pictures and their future.

by

Nataša Ciabatti

on

10/7/2023

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Early footage of an Italian journey to Australia

Rediscovered footage charting the journey of Italian migrants to Australia was central to Fremantle Festival '21. For the local musician who scored the festival’s music, it was also a chance to retrace his family history

by

Caroline Smith

on

7/6/2023

Culture
Global & Social Engagement

Fare Cultura to create harmony

Segmento talked to Paolo Baracchi, cultural program manager at CO.AS.IT., about the importance of acknowledging and nurturing multiculturalism in promoting acceptance and unity.

by

Angela Viora

on

10/5/2023

Music
Global & Social Engagement

"Imagine there are no countries"

Melbourne-based Argentinian pianist Andrea Katz is steeped in a storytelling tradition. Director of Songmakers Australia, she is as familiar with the Australasian music scene as the international stage

by

Jytte Holmqvist

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19/4/2023

Business people
Global & Social Engagement

There is no change without conflict

“There is no change without conflict, and my role is to facilitate the transition.” Luna Angelini Marinucci is the newly appointed Italian consul of Queensland and the Northern Territory, largest district in Australia.

by

Nataša Ciabatti

on

31/3/2023

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Italian initiatives, global perspectives

Italian ingenuity, culture, and intellect are far-reaching and know no bounds. Positioning Italian-driven initiatives in global markets and local governments across the globe is as fascinating as it is overwhelming.

by

Jenna Lo Bianco

on

1/3/2023

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Segmento Tarantella Festival 2022

‍On Sunday 20 November 2022, the first Segmento Tarantella Festival was held in the beautiful park of Edwardes Lake, Reservoir, Melbourne.

by

Editorial Staff

on

6/2/2023

Cinema & theatre
Global & Social Engagement

Beauty is in the heart of the beholder

Recently knighted in the Italian Order of the Star, architect Carlo Corallo speaks about family, architecture, and the importance of connecting to our past to design the future.

by

Angela Viora

on

27/1/2023

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Tony Pagone's Fortunate Life in Law

Listening to his story unfold, however, it would seem the former Federal Court of Australia judge epitomizes a quiet, dedicated approach to contributing to the judicial system and community.

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

The Road to Project Karma

A story of belonging. Fashion designer and social well-being advocate Lucy Laurita set off on an adventure; unknowingly, it was an opportunity to consider social identity and connection through people's stories.

by

Lucy Laurita

on

30/12/2022

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

Vivienne Nguyen's Multicultural Connection

Segmento speaks to Vivienne Nguyen, Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, about her experiences as a refugee, her dual identity conflict, and community connection.

by

Isabella Ventura

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16/12/2022

Migrants
Global & Social Engagement

A Voice for Diversity and Inclusion

From Rome to Melbourne, Emiliano Zucchi's journey as a migrant has provided him with an appreciation of diversity and equity that has helped shape his role as a community leader.

by

Isabella Ventura

on

9/12/2022

Politics
Global & Social Engagement

Italian elections confirm a move to the right

Italy went to the polls on 25 September 2022 in what was a confirmation of a victory of the right-wing coalition headed by Fratelli d'Italia [Brothers of Italy] and its leader Giorgia Meloni.

by

Bruno Mascitelli

on

27/9/2022

Community and Social Engagement
Cuisine & Food

Silvia Colloca talks food, family and community care

Segmento - unapologetically Italian talks with Silvia Colloca about food, relationships and her role as Ambassador for SecondBite.

by

Dr. Teresa De Fazio

on

23/5/2022

Business people
Global & Social Engagement

Unapologetically disruptive: Tackling climate change head on

The Hon. Lily D'Ambrosio has a game plan to ensure the community has a range of sustainable solutions in response to one of our biggest global challenges, climate change, and speaks to Segmento about her "mission".

by

Dr. Teresa De Fazio

on

27/9/2021

Community and Social Engagement
Global & Social Engagement

World Refugee Week 2021

The World Refugee Week marks the importance of working together to understand and help vulnerable individuals who have been forced to flee their own countriesdue to reason of war, oppression and persecution.

by

Dr. Teresa De Fazio

on

21/6/2021

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