LASCIATE OGNE SPERANZA, VOI CH’INTRATE
Dante Alighieri, Divina Commedia, Inferno, Canto III, v. 9
Founded in 1896, Dante Melbourne’s history is defined by our unwavering commitment to promoting Italian language and culture in our community; most importantly in our schools. We organise a range of competitions for primary and secondary school students, we support University students studying Italian by organising academic and social events and we reach out to our wider community through our literary lectures and other cultural endeavours.
The Dante Alighieri Society Melbourne Committee at the celebration of its 130th anniversary in August 2026
Office BearersPresident
Dr. Dominic Barbaro, AM Vice President Paolo Baracchi, PhD Secretary Prof. John Hajek Treasurer Christina Siciliano |
Committee membersTeresa Castelvetere
Michelle Davenport Benedetta Ferrara Jessica Gallito Gabriella Gomersall-Hubbard Aris Imbardelli Ella McCartney |
Coopted membersMariano Coreno
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