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Pronia places carers in the spotlight during National Carers Week
Pronia’s ‘Mazi’ palliative Care program for carers of people living with life-limiting illnesses facilitated today a workshop with Carers Victoria at Clayton Community Centre. The ‘Caring till the End’ workshop …
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Former Sudanese refugee is one of top caregivers in Greek Australian community
It is no small feat that a former refugee from Africa has earned the trust of the aged under his care, their families and recognition at a state and national …
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The Lemnian Community of Victoria celebrates 80 years
The Lemnian Brotherhood of Victoria, as it was originally known, was formed back in 1939 by Dimitrios Katakouzinos Blablanis, who was born in Rossopouli, Lemnos in 1886. As a young …
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National Carers Week casts the spotlight on the unpaid workers of love and sacrifice
Mary, a fifty year old IT professional, works in the CBD. Most days she rushes out the door at 4.30pm to make it to the train station by 4.40pm. She …
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THI Australia supports mentoring for Greek students in remote communities
The Hellenic Initiative Australia announced it will be supporting an innovative education and youth empowerment program that connects students from remote and disadvantaged schools across Greece with mentors from around …
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Coburg West Primary School plays ‘numbers game’ in decision to cut Greek language lessons
It was last September when Coburg West Primary School (CWPS) principal Mark Colagrande assured the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) that the Greek language program would indeed be part of …
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‘Epiphany’, a film set in a Greek sponge diving town in the US, hits the big screen at the 26th GFF
Illuminating Greek culture in a non-stereotypical fashion is rare in the film industry, but sisters Koula Sossiadis Kazista and Katina Sossiadis have aspired to break this cinematic mould. The duo’s …
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AHEPA NSW in strife with squabbles and squandering of money in court cases
The Australian chapter of AHEPA, the largest Hellenic Association in the world, has spent hundreds of thousands of Australian dollars in court fees; money that could have been spent on …
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Greek fish and chips shop in Victoria scores national award!
Fish loving Victorians will rejoice to the news that Australia’s best fish and chips shop, according to a country-wide competition, is right at their doorstep. The Golden Flake at the …
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Oakleigh Grammar pays tribute to Bishop Iakovos
Oakleigh Grammar celebrated it’s annual Term 4 Commencement Assembly on 9 October, and although the day was filled with celebration, it was also an assembly to reminisce, reflect and pay …