LEMNIAN COMMUNITY OF VICTORIA

World-renowned researcher, Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos addresses women at a women’s day event hosted by the Lemnian Community of Victoria with all proceeds donated to Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Research.
Where: Merrimu Receptions, 1300 Dandenong Road, Murrembeena
When: 12-4pm, 15 March
Cost: $70 (includes 2 course meal plus wine/champagne)
Call: 0424 887 534

PAMMESINIAN BROTHERHOOD

The Pammessinian Brotherhood invites you to a conversation with Despina Meris, author of “Every conceivable way”, on 15 March, to mark the celebration of International Women’s Day.
Despina Meris will share her personal story of determination and resilience. Her book tells an illuminating and poignant story of human endurance and the lengths one woman would go to become a parent. Despina Meris’ debut memoir portrays a fascinating, often heartbreaking, nine-year journey through miscarriage, IVF and surrogacy and depicts the ultimate wonder and fulfilment a child brings.

Date: Sunday 15 March 2020
Time: 2.00pm
Venue: Melina on the Rooftop, Level 13, 168 Londsdale Street, Melbourne
Ticket: $70, includes High Tea with a Greek twist, finger foods, sweets and a glass of sparkling.
Sponsors: Melina on the Rooftop, Alex Bros Jewellers
To book: venuedoor.com/event/despinameris/

HELLENIC WOMEN’S FEDERATION

The Hellenic Women’s Federation will honour Neos Kosmos journalist Claire Gazis for her offerings to the Greek community of Melbourne. Former Neos Kosmos journalist Evgenia Pavlopoulou will present the event.
Where: White Rose Reception, 725 High Street, Thornbury
When: 1pm, 8 March
Tickets: Call 0422 871 920

HACCI EVENT #EACHFOREQUAL

Vicky Alexiou hosts the event which features Freda Miriklis and Riki Polygenis.
Where: Grounds of Arcadia. Rear of the Hellenic Museum, 280 William Street, Melbourne
Tickets: $85 (HACCI members), $95 (other guests)

GREEK COMMUNITY OF MELBOURNE

The Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria is featuring 31 women, one for each day of March to talk about themselves and discuss the critical achievements which they believe need to be addressed for equality and the progress of women’s rights.
Call 03 9662 2772