Iris Papathanasiou
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AI ‘epilepsy detective’ helps cure Greek Australian boy after three years of seizures
John Kounadis, an 11-year-old Greek Australian boy, was one of more than 21,000 children in Victoria living with uncontrolled seizures, with Cortical dysplasias being one the most common causes of …
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Migrant to Australia: Tasos Kolokotronis’ journey from Thessaly to Melbourne, and the wave that changed a nation
Tasos Kolokotronis of Nea Magnisia (Thessaly) recounts his migration to Australia with disarming humour and honesty. Moments fit for laughter, others for tears, and many where quick wits flipped hardship …
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Marina Kyriakou: From patient to pioneer in the fight against endometriosis
“I always say that I was the guinea pig, a part of the lost generations of women experimented on, who suffered with endometriosis in silence.” Marina Kyriakou, Founder and Chair …
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Greek Australian crime scene officer making her mark in Melbourne
Every day, Leading Senior Constable Teina Kambouridis steps into the aftermath of crime scenes across Melbourne—charged with the delicate task of preserving the truth hidden in the smallest details. She …
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Fronditha opens community dialogue on dementia: “We are not alone”
A large crowd filled the events hall at Oakleigh Grammar for a public forum organised by Fronditha under the theme “An Open Conversation on Dementia – Its Personal, Social and …
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From Feta to Prosecco: Petition demands protection of European food heritage
A Greek Australian has launched a parliamentary e-petition calling for Australia to legally recognise Protected Designations of Origin (PDOs) as negotiations resume between Australia and the European Union on a …
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Understanding dementia: A vital forum for Melbourne’s Greek community
As dementia continues to affect an increasing number of Greek Australians, understanding the condition and its impact is important for those affected, including family members. A forum by Fronditha Care …
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Greek Australian debut takes top prize for Emerging Writer
The captivating tale of four women spanning continents and generations, bound by the legacies of their Greek ancestry and the enduring symbol of the mati, has won gold at the …
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Dr Magdalena Simonis sounds alarm on elderly overdoses
Deaths from accidental overdoses among Australia’s elderly are climbing sharply, with doctors warning that confusion around medications, multiple prescriptions, and stigma surrounding drug use are fuelling a silent crisis. Speaking …
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The midlife divorce trend: Is it menopause, or a time of reckoning?
Is it menopause, or a time of reckoning? This question is at the centre of a rising global trend of women in midlife increasingly choosing divorce, challenging assumptions about long-term …