"I'm the Italian when I'm in Australia, and the Australian when I'm in Italy"

Martino Malerba, originally from Milan, was 17 when he came to Australia for the first time, thanks to a cultural exchange.

Source: Courtesy of Martino Malerba

At that time he already knew what he wanted to be when he grew up. To make his dream come true he then came down under to attend the University in Townsville, where he studied marine biology.

For 12 years Martino has settled in Australia, and has never left.

Source: Courtesy of Martino Malerba

2004, foto con uniforme alla Cairns High School nel mio anno della 4a liceo dove sono andato in Australia per la prima volta. Source: Courtesy of Martino Malerba

Source: Photo courtesy of Martino Malerba

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