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Greek community proves it takes a village to raise a child as it rushes to the aid of the Charalambous children
The Greek community of Australia showed its generosity to the three children of Eric and Vicky Charalambous. The death of Vicky from cancer at 48 years of age and Eric, …
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Grandkids in distress during COVID-19 lockdown, but sticking it down for yiayia and pappou’s benefit
The Greek community of Australia has been saddened by the news of the deaths of our elders due to COVID-19. During these increasingly stressful times, it is difficult not to …
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‘My father died in hospital and St. Basil’s kept telling me he’s in his room’
Apostolis Barbousas, a resident in St. Basil’s Melbourne nursing home passed away on Sunday, aged 79. His son, Nikolas, called Neos Kosmos to report the chaotic circumstances at the aged …
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Apostolis Bourbousas, yet another COVID-19 casualty in our community
Apostolis Barbousas is the most recent victim of the Covid-19 tragedy that has hit our community. The 79-year-old died on Sunday noon from coronavirus complications at St. Basil’s according to …
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Metaxia Tsihlakis: ‘My mother died because they did not protect her’
Metaxia Tsihlakis is determined to get answers from anyone responsible regarding her mother’s passing, whilst in St. Basil’s care. The Greek Australian who is mourning the death of her mother …
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Spiros Vasilakis who lost his mother to COVID-19 speaks to Neos Kosmos
Maria Vasilakis, 81, recently celebrated her birthday in isolation, at St Basil’s Home for the Aged. A few days later, she tested positive for Coronavirus and within a week she …
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St Basil’s coronavirus cluster weighs heavily on Greek Australian community
One of the most recent coronavirus infection clusters in Victoria has been recently linked to St Basil’s aged care facility, home to many Greek-Australian elders. As of Saturday, the total …
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Fostering the next generation of leaders: The Greek Community of Melbourne meet with NUGAS
Earlier this month members of the Greek Community of Melbourne and NUGAS Victoria met to exchange ideas about their visions and opportunities for collaboration. The aim was to build on …
Don’t be afraid: Oakleigh is still open for business
They may have been required to pack away their outdoor settings and indoor seating, but Melbourne’s famous Hellenic precinct at Eaton Mall, Oakleigh, is still open for business. Even so, …
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Fronditha tightens lockdown rules to protect clients against COVID-19
Fronditha Care announced on Tuesday that it will extend voluntary lockdown procedures and strengthen regulations concerning the wearing of masks in all of its Victorian facilities as the state grapples …