Italians were involved in setting up the University of Wollongong, which was formerly a technical college, as well as founding their own institutions, such as the Marco Polo nursing home, to care for the older generations.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8168084/i-fell-in-love-with-it-the-man-who-spent-60-years-capturing-the-italian-illawarra/?src=rss

Marco Polo has been described as the "best Indian restaurant for miles" by Tripadvisor reviewers, with 137 top reviews and a 4.5 rating.

Source: https://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/23504601.southend-basildon-castle-points-best-curry-houses-tripadvisor/?ref=rss

Marco Polo is one of those centres teetering on the brink.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8130308/marco-polo-closes-nursing-home-at-unanderra-as-losses-mount/?src=rss