Connecting native English speakers from Australia with Italian host families and schools
The aim of this project is bringing a bit of Australia to Italy and give Australians the chance to take a bit of Italy with them when they leave. It's the connection between Australians who are interested in discovering the “authentic Italy” and want to enrich their understanding of the Italian culture, and Italians who want to improve their English language skills and find out more about the wild
11/05/2026
⚽ Can you guess how tutor Dylan spent his very first weekend in Italy? 🇮🇹👀
In Italy, football is almost a religion 😄 so there was no better way for Dylan to kick off his OzItaly adventure than at the stadium in Florence, watching Fiorentina and soaking up the incredible match-day atmosphere 💜🙌
And you, have you ever been to an Italian stadium? 👀💜
04/05/2026
👋🏼 Natalie has moved to beautiful Marche to join her new host family. Can you guess which two traditional dishes she’s about to try? 👀
🔍 Some of our tutors choose to explore different regions of Italy through our cultural exchange program and take on multiple placements. It’s an incredible way to experience the country beyond just one perspective.
We’re sure this will be an enriching, invaluable experience for Natalie. An experience shaped by genuine connections, everyday discoveries, and cultural nuances that simply couldn’t be experienced any other way ❤️
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🤗 Nicholas came to Italy to see if it could feel like home 🇮🇹 Now he’s living like a local, exploring, chasing new opportunities. And yes, he’s even learned how to gesture like a true Italian 🤌👀✨
Do you know anyone who has made a similar move to Italy or started a new life here? 🇮🇹👇
Follow along to see where this journey will take him 🚀
Meet Nicholas 🤗
In February, Nicholas moved to Italy to see if it could become his new home.
He joined the OzItaly program to start his journey in a simple and supported way. Staying with a host family with full board and accommodation, in exchange for a few hours of English conversation per week.
This has given him the freedom to explore Italy and focus on new opportunities 🇮🇹✨
And so far, his job search is already starting to bring results 👀
Follow us to see how his journey unfolds 🚀
20/04/2026
🏡 With OzItaly, you’re not just visiting, you become part of the family ✨
Friends, uncles, cousins, grandparents… a real network of people who welcome you and make you feel at home ❤️
These genuine connections are what allow you to truly integrate into the local community and experience the most authentic side of Italy 🌿
🍝 Through shared meals, traditions, and everyday moments, you don’t just see Italy, you live it!
Don’t just visit Italy. Live it. 💫
13/04/2026
💥 Well, that hug went viral! 💛
The moment between our tutor Jessica and her host family says it all: this is exactly how our tutors’ journeys in Italy begin: with warmth, emotion, and genuine connections 🇮🇹✨
There’s no better way to truly experience Italian culture than living it like this.
We’re sure this is just the beginning of an unforgettable experience, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!
Welcome Jessica & enjoy your stay in Treviso 🌍🇮🇹
🌍 Ever wondered what the very first moments in Italy feel like for a tutor who’s just arrived? 🇮🇹
Here’s the answer…
🐣 When your host family saves a Christmas pandoro just for you until Easter, so that you can experience one of Italy’s most iconic rituals: pouring in the powdered sugar, sealing the bag, and shaking it to perfection 👍🏼
31/03/2026
📚 Yesterday was tutor Ruby’s last day of her school placement. We’re so happy to hear that both the teachers and the students truly benefited from the lessons she delivered, and that her presence brought valuable support into the classroom.
Likewise, we’re sure that Ruby gained a lot from this experience, as it gave her a completely new opportunity to fully understand how the Italian school system works.
We’re proud to say that OzItaly is one of the very few organizations offering Australian citizens the opportunity to step directly into Italian classrooms, working side by side with teachers and students, and experiencing a truly authentic full immersion in the Italian education system. 🇮🇹✨
Keep up the good work! 👍🏼
21/03/2026
🌪️After traveling around Europe, guess who’s back in Italy? 👀🇮🇹
Tornado Margaret couldn’t resist making a quick stop in Bologna to visit her amazing host family from last year’s OzItaly experience… and yes, it felt just like picking up right where she left off!
The visit was short, but full of laughs, good vibes, and a little bit of nostalgia (the fun kind 😉). Some connections just never fade 💛