Matthew Karakoulakis
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From Olympia to the mat: How earning a BJJ Black Belt honours our ancient Hellenic wisdom
Recently I achieved something that has taken years of training, discipline, and pure heartbreaking resilience – black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The journey made me think about my heritage …
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Empowering First Nations: Reflections on winning the Indigenous Leader of the Year Award, at the Australian Law Awards
The Greek Diaspora, in Australia and globally, has a long and proud history of advocating for justice, human rights, and democracy. From the foundations of democracy in ancient Greece to …
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Exposing Black Cladding: The hidden threat to Aboriginal business integrity
Black Cladding is a practice which exploits cultural identity for financial gain and undermines Aboriginal entrepreneurs of opportunities. It is unethical and often illegal, and works against Closing the Gap …
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Forging Unity: Embracing Aboriginal and Greek Heritage in National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW), last week is a part of the vital journey towards bridging all cultures. Given my Aboriginal and Greek heritage, this endeavour holds profound significance. There are …