40 years a gelati maker in Australia

Domenica Crupi

Domenica Crupi Source: SBS

Domenica Crupi started a new life in Australia after leaving Italy at 19 and pregnant.


Domenica Crupi has been making icecreams in Australia for the last 40 years.

She was born in Vibo Valentia, Calabria and decided to come to Australia at 19, while 4 months pregnant. In Melbourne, she found a job as gelati maker in a local Italian company called Everest and she hasn't stopped since then.

Listen to her story on the audio player above.


Share
Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Italian-speaking Australians.
Have you tried the Ugly Ducklings of Italian Cuisine? Listen for a fresh portrait of Italian food.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS Italian News

SBS Italian News

Watch it onDemand