i think you can atleast live there for first 3 months without any visa ...
Have you considered getting a "working holiday visa" for Italy?Hi,
I am an Australian citizen living in London. I would like to move to Italy to join my English partner who is currently working in Milan.
I am finding it very difficult to make this move!!!
The regulations say 18 to 30 years inclusive so you may still be eligible, but they also say you have to be resident in Australia, which you are not. It may be worth contacting the Italian consulate and find out for sure.I am too old unfortunately!!![]()