Who We Are
As a representative body, VITA provides a united voice for Italo-Australian youth in the tertiary community.
Founded in 2017, VITA is building a strong, active and enduring Italian-Australian Community network. We run events which showcase the great contributions Italians have been making in Australia for more than 60 years.
2023 VITA President
& President of the Monash
University Italian Club.
2023 VITA Vice President
& Co-President of the Melbourne University Italian Social Club.
2023 VITA Secretary
& Secretary of the RMIT University Italian Club.
Francesco Mantegazza
2023 VITA Treasurer
& Co-President of the Melbourne University Italian Social Club.
Lara Renata Partridge
Giuliana Lom
Lauren Butler
Massimo Scalzo
2023 VITA Committee Member & President of the RMIT University Italian Club.
Serena Malatesta
2023 VITA Committee Member & Social Media Officer of the Monash University Italian Club.
Grace Tarulli
2023 VITA Social Media Officer & Vice President of the Monash University Italian Club.
Our Partners
FAQ
How do I become a member?
Members of our affiliated clubs will automatically receive membership to VITA. Our affiliated clubs are: Melbourne University Italian Social Club (MelbUni Ragazzi), Monash University Italian Club, and RMIT University Italian Club. If you are at a different university, stay tuned for details on 2022 VITA membership options!
What events do you run?
Our two major events include the annual Italian Ball and Boat Cruise. We are also looking at introducing new events in 2022 in addition to our traditional line-up - stay tuned for more details!