Community
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Expansion plans will modernise theological college to reach wider community
One of the key components of the $27 million long-term plan to upgrade the Archdiocesan site in Redfern, Sydney, includes a significant upgrade to the infrastructure of St Andrew’s Greek …
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Communities should pressure states to ease border restrictions after COVID-19 vaccines rollout: Hunt
Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt has said that the federal government does not support the long-term closure of borders and has asked that community groups should …
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Applications open for multicultural senior groups COVID-19 support grants
The Victorian Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has opened applications for the Coronavirus Support for Multicultural Seniors (CSMS) 2020-21 grants program to provide grants worth up to $2,000 to …
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New Fronditha Care CEO appointed as head of the aged care provider
Fronditha Care this week announced the appointment of Faye Spiteri (Tsolakis) as CEO following the recent resignation of Michael Malakonas. Fronditha Care President and Board Chair, Jill Taylor (Nikitakis) said, …
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International online Greek ancestry conference proves a success
The online Greek Ancestry International Conference that was held over three days last weekend drew hundreds of people each day, the conference organisers told Neos Kosmos on Wednesday. Conference organizer …
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Why an Australian Congolese, raised in Melbourne, pretended to be Greek
You’d expect an Aussie of Hellenic heritage boasting with pride over Greece’s win of the Euro 2004. But what about an Australian of non-Greek background? L.K. Kalumba fits in that …
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Brisbane’s Young Citizen of the Year is a tireless volunteer for Greek community youth
Brisbane’s Young Citizen of the Year 2021, Apostolos (Lakis) Keramidas, is a man who is dedicated to promoting Greek culture and engaging city’s second- and third-generation “neolea” within the community. …
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Papaflessas Social Club makes generous donation to AGAPI Care
Members Papaflessas Social Club’s Management Committee paid a visit to AGAPI Care’s offices last Friday to personally deliver a generous donation on behalf of the organisation. The donation was both …
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‘Oldest Greek in Australia’ celebrates 109th birthday
A Sydney-based Castellorizian celebrated her 109th birthday, claiming for one more year the title of Australia’s oldest Hellene. Eleni Confos (nee Galettis) migrated Down Under in 1931, the first of …
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Back to school amidst pandemic: a word of advice from Archbishop Makarios
Archbishop Makarios sends a special message to students, as they embark on a new school year in Australia. Wishing them “health and strength” to progress and fulfill their dreams, he …