AGAPI Care has officially opened AGAPI House at 12 Shower Street in Preston to help further its services and support to people with disabilities in Victoria.
A blessing ceremony was followed by an official welcome from AGAPI Care President Nick Mitsios, who highlighted the effort that the community is making to meet the needs of disabled people. “This house will provide the opportunity to four individuals to live their life as independently as possible,” he said.
AGAPI Care CEO Mary Gakopoulos thanked the Greek community for its ongoing support and generosity which makes projects like this possible. She also thanked the many volunteers who donated their time to the project.
AGAPI House was officially opened by Batman MP Ged Kearny, who described how she came to know the organisation. “You have an organisation like AGAPI Care who allays fears, who steps in and says don’t worry because we care,” she said, adding that “whilst they care, they are also skilled, professional, they are competent, they know what needs to be done, but also, provide a loving and secure environment”.
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Ms Kearney finished off by saying that she was delighted by the fact that AGAPI Care is in her electorate and that she will do everything possible to ensure that the government listens and understands the support that is required by AGAPI Care to continue servicing the needs of the community.