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Australia is preparing to welcome the leader of the Orthodox Church, His All-HolinessEcumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The Primate of Orthodoxy, often referred to as the “Peacemaker Patriarch” due to his peace-making initiatives and his dedication to the peaceful coexistence of peoples, will visit…

On Wednesday evening, 18 enthusiastic participants from the inaugural Youth Camp in Attiki, accompanied by Greek Community President Bill Papastergiadis OAM, Vice President Dr. Jim Bossinakis, GCM Board Member Tass Sgardelis, and GCM staff member Meg Smith, had the honor of meeting…

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, the Panarcadian Federation of Australia and the Panarcadian Association of Melbourne and Victoria “Kolokotronis,” together with the Arcadian Associations of Melbourne, held a memorial service in memory of those who fell during the Liberation of Tripolitsa. The…

PRONIA’s recent informational event on dementia, held on Monday, September 16, was a great success, kicking off Dementia Action Week from September 16–22. The event, themed “Dementia Prevention, Research, and Early Diagnosis,” attracted a large crowd at the Oakleigh Senior Citizens Centre,…

On Sunday, September 22, 2024, St. John’s Greek Orthodox College in Preston was alive with energy as it hosted the second edition of the #folkGRooves festival. This vibrant event showcased the talents of young dancers and musicians, celebrating the rich tapestry of…

On behalf of the Modern Greek Teachers Association of Victoria, we are delighted to invite students to participate in the 2024 Greek Immersion Day. This special event is designed for students in grades 3-6 and aims to provide an enriching experience that…

Dr. Konstandina Dounis will present this year’s Dimitris Tsaloumas Memorial Seminar on Thursday, 19 September, at 7 pm at the Greek Centre. This seminar is organised in collaboration with the Greek-Australian Cultural League. Dimitris Tsaloumas’ significance in Greek-Australian literature cannot be overstated.…

The Bonegilla Association of Greek Migrants has officially announced that it will cease its operations, marking the end of an era for the vibrant Greek community in the region. This decision comes with deep regret, as the association reflects on its longstanding…

Celebrated between the sister schools of Oakleigh Grammar and St John’s College Preston, the Hellenic Arts Gala is a biannual event celebrating the Hellenic Arts. This year, Oakleigh Grammar was honoured to host the Gala, following a successful event at St John’s…

The Inaugural HMSA Careers Day was successfully held on Saturday the 7th September 2024 at the Greek Centre, Melbourne, a collaboration between the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) and the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM). There were over 30 Greek-Australian professionals,…