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Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged workers honoured for caring after our elderly
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) recognised the employees of its Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged (RGHA) as the country celebrated Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) for …
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AGAPI Care recognised with Enablement Award for their disability service
AGAPI Care has been recognised for its work with an Enablement Award. The Enablement Awards were created to celebrate and reward excellence, innovation and exemplary achievements in the disability care …
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The history of Mediterranean and Pacific migrant labour in Queensland to be explored in upcoming lecture
The intertwined histories of Mediterranean and Pacific migrant labour in Queensland’s sugar industry during the early 20th century are set to be highlighted in an upcoming seminar, detailing the vital …
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NSW marks 20 years since the Athens Olympic Games
The Australian Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (A.H.E.P.A.) NSW and its “Kafeneion” committee are commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Athens Olympics and Paralympic Games. The free event will be …
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St Sophia & Three Daughters Greek Language School visit grave of Australia’s first Greek woman migrant
Adult students from the St Sophia & Three Daughters Greek Language School in NSW visited the grave of Katerina Crummer nee Plessos, the first known free Greek woman migrant in …
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Greek owned fruit shop scales from 1940s donated to historical society
Recently the Richmond and Burnley Historical Society received an interesting donation of scales that were used at a Greek owned fruit shop on 80 Bridge Road in Richmond, Melbourne last …
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Australian Ambassador Alison Duncan visits Kythera for the 10th International Symposium
Australian Ambassador to Greece, Alison Duncan, visited Kythera last week to attend the 10th International Symposium of Kythera, organised by the Kytherian Institute and its president, Elias Marselos. In her …
Festival Hellenika: Revitalising Hellenic arts and culture in Adelaide
For over thirty years, Festival Hellenika in Adelaide has celebrated and promoted Hellenic arts and culture, becoming a vital part of Australia’s creative industry. The annual arts festival supports community …
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Cypriot Australian leader Georgia Alexandrou honoured posthumously at Presidential Palace ceremony in Cyprus
Late Cypriot Australian Georgia Alexandrou was honoured in an award ceremony at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus. The ceremony was part of the World Conference of Cyprus Diaspora. Alexandrou …
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GCM records outstanding pass rate in maiden year as centre for Certificate of Attainment in Greek for Victoria
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has delivered a great result in their inaugural role as the official centre in Victoria for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek Examination, with …