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Bribie’s OPA Greek Festival secures $5,000 in funding
The re-elected Palaszczuk government will be investing in a total of 211 multicultural events in the state of Queensland for 2021. Amongst them is also Bribie’s OPA Greek Festival which …
Fronditha Care puts forth its new board
Fronditha Care, a not-for-profit aged care provider, has been supporting and advocating for the elderly since 1977 and is currently serving over 1200 elders each week across Victoria and NSW. …
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Greek speakers needed for La Trobe Uni survey on language and culture
People using the Greek language in Victoria are asked to take part in a survey launched on Sunday by the Language Diversity Department of Language and Linguistics of La Trobe …
AGAPI Care celebrates Elysian House grand opening
On 23 November 2020, AGAPI Care proudly celebrated the opening of the Elysian House in Oakleigh. The ceremony commenced with the official blessing. The official blessing was conducted by the …
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Honouring the photographer who popularised Greek Australian history
For many in the community, Effy Alexakis’ name is interwoven with a rare documentation of the Hellenic presence in the Antipodes. Understandably so, as the visual project ‘Greek Australians: In …
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Greek Australian mum accuses Sydney school for mistreating her autistic son
An investigation is underway following revelations that a Sydney school installed outside locks on rooms for students who misbehave. The story came to light after Katerina Ferekos, whose seven-year-old son …
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PRONIA shares the triumphs of 2020 whilst welcoming new board members
On Thursday PRONIA held their annual general meeting online, whilst elections were held for the election of new members of the board. After 25 years of service Nikolaos Katris, stepped …
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PRONIA staff take part in the ‘virtual’ Walk Against Family Violence
On Wednesday, the annual Walk Against Family Violence was held as a “virtual walk” in different parts of Melbourne. Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre in partnership with Respect Victoria …
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Onassis Stegi in Athens hosts seminar on violence against women at 9pm
The Onassis Stegi Cultural Centre is hosting a special lpanel discussion tonight that coincides with United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence which began today ,25 November which …
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Ways that you can help someone close to you who is a victim of family violence
During the COVID-19 lockdowns there was an alarming increase in cases of violence against women. Wednesday, 25 November, sees the launch of the international campaign 16 Days of Activism Against …