Bill Papastergiadis
Sport –
Westvale Olympic FC: Heartwarming story of resilience, community, and philoxenia
Despite adversities, Westvale Olympic FC continues to unite multicultural communities and celebrate diversity in football. It was preseason-friendly, but it was with friends in every sense of the word. That …
Life –
My People: the untold story of heroism and the Greek Holocaust during World War II
My People is a feature documentary by Anna Rezan that tells the story of the Jews of Greece during the Nazi Occupation of Greece and the role that the Christian …
Dialogue –
Respect is a cornerstone of AEK Football Academy
As father and son, my son Leandros (Lee) and I, recently shared an unforgettable experience built around our common love of football at the AEK Football Academy. The love of …
Dialogue –
The Ship of State sails with confidence into the future
Plato talked of the Ship of State as a metaphor for governance and direction. The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has had steady governance and now looks to the future. …
Dialogue –
Bill Papastergiadis OAM on the Assyrians, the VMC and the Greek Community
Multiculturalism is the bedrock upon which Melbourne and Australia’s society is built on. As a Commissioner of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), I had the opportunity to recently address a …
Celebration of multiculturalism at the Victorian Premier’s Iftar Dinner
The Victorian Premier’s Iftar Dinner was a symbol of multiculturalism at its finest, with representatives from all faiths in attendance. I had the privilege of being seated beside Minister Melissa …
Dialogue –
GCM President Bill Papastergiadis’ tribute to Fotios Karamitos
I still remember vividly the first time I met Fotios Karamitos, the beloved father of our board member Michael. It was over 10 years ago and it was a hot …
Dialogue –
‘We can better understand the hardships of those who fought for freedom in 1821’
I have often prepared for this most important of days on the Greek calendar, full of pride and often introspection. I have thought of the heroes of that revolution and …
News –
Future of Greek community groups positive and bright
A recent letter to the editor at Neos Kosmos wrote how much joy and enrichment he felt by his weekly attendance at his local club in Coburg. Equally he thanked …
Features –
Tower for our future
Bill Papastergiadis believes that good reasoning and sound research informs the proposal for the Greek Tower in Lonsdale Street.