SCALABRINIANS IN AUSTRALIA
The Scalabrinians arrived in Australia on 2 November, 1952. The history of their
presence in this nation reflects the development of the Italian community and of migration
in Australia.
In the initial phase they reached out to scattered communities of Italians, from the
cane and tobacco plantations in Queensland to the groups in Tasmania, and New South Wales.
In a second moment they contributed to the formation of communities in the urban areas,
particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle and Wollongong, but also in smaller
cities like Shepparton and Red Cliffs.
A third phase was marked by the involvement with the assistance to the ageing immigrant
communities, particularly through the establishment of nursing homes and hostels, like the
Scalabrini Village in NSW and Villaggio S. Carlo in Victoria. At the same time the group
reached out to other ethnic communities, particularly those from South America.
Currently, the Scalabrinians have further diversified their presence with immigrant
groups, particularly the Filipinos and those of Portuguese language, and have continued in
a variety of services for migrants.
To know more about the Scalabrinians, please contact the Provincial Office, PO Box 68,
Mosman 2088, NSW. E-mail: Provincial Superior
