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Hellenic Medical Society of Australia explores brain and pain connection

The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) recently hosted a medical educational evening for its professional members entitled ‘Brain and Pain’. Doctors from various specialities as well as general practitioners …

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Father and son get set to hit the road, raising funds for children with kidney disease

George Papadopoulos, committee member of Pankoaki Brotherhood and his son Nick will once again be taking part in the Kidney Kids Kar Rally to raise funds for Kidney Health Australia. …

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Multicultural Epirus: populations, languages and education during the last years of the Ottoman Empire

Dr Themistoklis Papadopoulos will present a lecture about multicultural Epirus during the last years of the Ottoman Empire, on Thursday 20 June, at the Greek Centre, as part of the …

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First Greek Australian woman appointed to superior court launches $100,000 scholarship in memory of her father

Queensland graduates will have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies at the world-renowned Cambridge University under a new scholarship program established by Justice Anthea Philippides, Judge of Appeal of the …

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Justice for Courtney Herron and more: Rally to end violence against women

ChangemakHER, a new movement for young female “change-makers”, are hosting a peaceful demonstration on 22 June to commemorate the death of Greek Australian Courtney (Konstandina) Herron. They are calling people …

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George Mpliokas elected President of Hellenic Villages

Following the recent Annual General Meeting of the Hellenic Village on 3 June 2019, the newly elected Board of Directors met on Monday 10 June and elected George Mpliokas as …

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10 Greek Australian citizens recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours

The Queen’s Birthday honours list this year recognised 993 exceptional individuals, including ten prominent Greek Australians. Lawyer Bill Papastergiadis, president of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), was one of …

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Greek who spent more than 56 years in Australia is caught in detention limbo

Clayton-based Vasilios (Bill) Maikantis, aged 73, migrated to Australia in 1965. He lived, worked and has a family in this country. No one can claim that he is what we …

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Seminar on the Greeks: The politics of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria

The second of an exciting six-part seminar series takes place at the Greek Centre on Wednesday with the presentation of Christos N. Fifis’ talk, titled “The Politics of the Greek …

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The Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal took place last month, but you can still donate

Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman launched The Salvation Army’s annual Red Shield Appeal for 2019. The goal is for Australia’s multicultural communities to help raise $79 million for …

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