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PRONIA’s next chapter: A vision for a stronger and healthier Greek Australian community

When Sylvia Hadjiantoniou stepped into the role of CEO at PRONIA six months ago, she brought with her extensive executive experience in health, education, and infrastructure, and a forward-thinking vision …

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Young Greek Australians see homeownership as a challenge regardless of HECS shift

Despite new APRA guidelines on HECS debt, young Greek Australians remain skeptical about their homeownership prospects, citing high property prices and financial pressures. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has …

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Discussion on unsung hero Asa Jennings during Greco-Turkish war

Throughout history there are tales of individuals who, against all odds, rise to acts of heroism, one of those individuals is Asa Jennings. The often-unsung hero, an American relief worker, …

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GCM Schools celebrate International Greek Language Day

The Greek Community of Melbourne Schools marked International Greek Language Day with a series of educational activities, highlighting the language’s historical and cultural significance. Established in 2017 and observed annually …

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Traditional dancers showcase Greek culture at Serbian Vasar in Keysborough

The MANASIS dance group represented the Greek community at the annual “VASAR” cultural festival, hosted by Folklorna Grupa Šumadija at St. Stephan the Archdeacon Serbian Orthodox Church in Keysborough. The …

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Crowds gather to celebrate Saint Charalambos in Templestowe

The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Charalambos in Templestowe, marked the feast day of its patron saint with a series of well-attended celebrations, culminating in a festive Divine Liturgy on …

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Hellenic RSL pays tribute at Australian prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat

The Hellenic RSL Melbourne participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Australian Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat on Sunday. Built 21 years ago, it remains the only prisoner of …

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Pharos Alliance meets with Jenny Mikakos

On the occasion of International Greek Language Day, Members of Pharos Alliance met with Jenny Mikakos, a Member of Victorian Parliament between 1999 and 2020. Mikakos, a supporter of Pharos …

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Keeping the flame alive: The fight to save a Greek brotherhood

For most of my teenage years, every Sunday morning we would drive across town for Greek dancing lessons run by the Pankalavrytino brotherhood. Both my parents came from Dafni, in …

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The famous ‘Patris’ launches again…this time as a shop

The legacy of the R.H.M.S “Patris” has been renewed with a second life as a shop in Brunswick, with the name honouring the impact of the ship which transported thousands …

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