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Media campaign is launched to raise awareness of elder abuse
In line with the Respect Victoria government campaign, Pronia is launching a media campaign this week ahead of World Elder Abuse Awareness day on Monday, 15 June. The organisation said …
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Archbishop Makarios officiates the Feast of the Holy Spirit at the oldest Orthodox church in the Southern Hemisphere
This year’s Feast of the Holy Spirit was historic for Greek’s of Australia as Archbishop Makarios delivered the ceremony at the Holy Trinity Church in Sydney’s Surry Hills. He became …
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Dimitri Alexopoulos honoured for his services to the Greek community
Dimitri Alexopoulos was honoured for his services to the Greek community especially the Arcadian element which he has served from various positions. For years he has been the president of …
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Merimna’s “Everyday Essentials for Families in Need” campaign continues helping Greeks in need
The Merimna Pontion Kyrion of Oceania continues their “Everyday Essentials for Families in Need” campaign, with another dispatch due 20 June from the Papaefstratiou building. The campaign started 10 April …
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Australia’s Orthodox bishops to celebrate Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew’s name day
Leading Orthodox clerics throughout Australia will be celebrating the name-day of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on 11 June. Archbishop Makarios of Australia will officiate at the Cathedral of the Annunciation …
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COVID-19 won’t stop GCM resuming history and culture seminars online
After a COVID-19 induced hiatus the Greek Community of Melbourne is to resume is History and Culture Public Seminar series on online formats every two weeks beginning on 25 June …
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Recently arrived Greek’s success story prompted by wealthy Melburnian’s advice
In a personal piece authored for Neos Kosmos, Dimitri Fountas, a recently arrived Greek who experienced the Aussie “fair go”, shares his story in a bid to honour his origins …
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Lifestyle activities a ‘silver lining’ for Fronditha residents amidst COVID-19
While the pandemic has affected all Australian lives, one way or another, with nursing homes also experiencing the effects of an altered reality, Fronditha Care takes pride on the fact …
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Greek students hold online seminar for ancient Greek values and modern theatre
An online seminar (a.k.a. webinar) regarding the course of theatre throughout the ages was held last Monday afternoon by the Macquarie University Greek Association (MUGA) and the ‘Lysicrates’ Foundation. The …
Watch videos of St John’s College first place-getters in the ‘Speak Greek in March’ contest
Speak Greek in March kicked off in 2015 to encourage greater use of the Greek language by young people. Every year, Greek language learners are encouraged to use the language …