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Unanimous approval: Sydney’s Hellenic Village moves closer to land sale
In a significant development for the Sydney Hellenic Village saga, the Extraordinary General Meeting held last Monday saw unanimous approval for the Expression of Interest (EOI) campaign results and the …
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Exploring the impact of women workers in the Australian Greek Welfare Society from the 90s
In the Dardalis Archives of the Hellenic Diaspora, a document from 1997 was found listing the volunteers of the Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS), known today as PRONIA who were …
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Fundraiser lunch organised for the University of Sydney’s Modern Greek Department
A community effort has been planned to support the Modern Greek Department at the University of Sydney in the form of a fundraiser lunch, putting extra focus on the attempt …
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PRONIA introduces “Stronger Together” program for dementia support
PRONIA is taking significant strides to enhance its support for individuals with early-onset dementia and their caregivers with a new program, ‘Stronger Together’ that kicked off during a special event …
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Helen Zahos, the compassionate Gold Coast nurse, is recognised with ‘Everyday Heroes’ award
Close to 150 people attended the Everyday Heroes Awards last Friday in Brisbane. Organised by the QBANK financial institution for the past nine years, the awards honour Queenslanders who serve …
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Melbourne celebrates Greek culture at Oakleigh Glendi 2023 this weekend
The Glendi festival in Oakleigh is set to offer a weekend filled with the authentic flavours, aromas, and sounds of Greece. Local Greek artists, musicians, and dancers are coming together …
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St John’s College unites in emotional tribute to OHI Day, honouring the enduring friendship between Australia and Greece
St John’s College in Preston, Melbourne, joined the rest of the Greek community in celebrating OHI Day this past week. The College’s commemoration sought to reflect, as the statement said: …
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Armistice of Mudros honoured at the Shrine
On 31 October the end of the First World War across the Middle East and northern Greece was marked with the annual commemoration at Melbourne’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance. The …
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Macquarie University looking to discontinue Modern Greek Studies
The fight for the preservation of Modern Greek at tertiary level has suffered another major setback as Macquarie University announces its intention to discontinue Modern Greek from next year. Modern …
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The need for workers in aged care continues
Australia’s labour force shortage has began to shrink however vacancies continue to pose challenges in aged care. There is a significant demand for caregivers and nurses who can communicate in …