Progetto Donna

Italian women have played a significant role in the South Australian-Italian community for generations.

However, they are often underrepresented in leadership positions within the community, and their contribution goes frequently unrecognised.

This project, led by Com.It.Es. South Australia (SA) and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Italy (MAECI), aims at addressing this issue by taking concrete steps to emphasise the important role of women and to create a lasting impact on the community.

This booklet collects the mapping exercise about the presence of women in leadership roles within Italian clubs, associations, and radios.

This research aimed at measuring the extent of underrepresentation of women in the Italo-SA community, with the object of providing a more analytical perspective on this issue, which had previously been largely anecdotal.

The ultimate goal is to ensure women’s voices are adequately represented in decision-making positions, acknowledging their unique needs and perspective.