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PRONIA hosts educational community event in recognition of Dementia Action Week
In observance of Dementia Action Week, PRONIA extends an invitation to Melbourne’s Greek community for a free, informative event scheduled for Sunday, September 24. Attendees will have the opportunity to …
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GCM Schools hold inaugural Annual School Dinner Dance
The first-ever Annual School Dinner Dance, hosted by the Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language and Culture Schools, unfolded on Saturday, September 9, at the Stars International Reception Centre. Marking a …
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Unlocking the mind: Exploring the crucial link between hearing health and cognitive well-being
In an effort to shed light on the often-overlooked connection between hearing health and cognitive well-being, the Food For Thought Network (FFTN) and the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) are …
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Former Belgian Ambassador explores Lemnos’ Anzac sites with guidance from Canadian Diplomat
Recently, Marc Van Den Reeck, the former Ambassador of Belgium to Greece, visited Lemnos to view its connection to the Gallipoli campaign. He followed the advice of his friend, Robert …
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AGAPI Care’s Annual Radiothon exceeds expectations, raising over $115,000
AGAPI Care, an organisation dedicated to providing care and support to individuals with disabilities, celebrated the opening of its new office in Preston last Saturday, September 9. The opening coincided …
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Footscray’s Hidden Hellenism revealed
Last Saturday, the inauguration of the “Hidden Hellenism of Footscray” mural on Yewers Street in Footscray was celebrated in front of 200 local Greek Australians and others. What began as …
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Greek Community of South Australia announce scholarship to support Greek language studies
Greek language students in South Australia will be further supported in their studies, with the announcement of the Gonis Gardakos Greek School Scholarship. The scholarship, which honours the Greek Orthodox …
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Archbishop Makarios leads celebrations at 70th anniversary of Saint Nektarios’ Holy Relics transfer
The festivities commemorating the 70th anniversary of the transfer of the Holy Relics of Saint Nektarios, culminated on Sunday, September 10 at the Parish-Community of Saint Nektarios in the suburb …
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Vale Dr Spiro Moraitis (1933-2023)
Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) co-founder and Hon. Life Member Dr Spiro Moraitis passed away on Thursday, 7 September at the age of 90. Dr Moraitis together with George Papadopoulos …
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Fronditha Care reveals community garden ‘Orestias’ in Mulgrave
Fronditha Care revealed its new community garden in Melbourne last week. The garden has been christened ‘Orestias’ in recognition of the generous contribution of $50,000 by the Victorian Association of …