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Beloved community figure Jack Passaris OAM passes away
The Greek community has lost one of its adored figures in Jack Passaris OAM, who passed away aged 88 in Sydney. Passaris, who migrated to Australia from Egypt in the …
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Archbishop Makarios: “We must plan for the youth, with the youth”
Archbishop of Australia Makarios has reaffirmed the need to look to the younger generations and ensure we plan together with them so they can carry on our legacy. Archbishop Makarios …
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Unveiling the history of the Australian Greek Welfare Society, from its inception in 1968
The Greek Community of Melbourne will host a two-part presentation by Eugenia Mitrakas, shedding light on the formative years of Pronia, originally known as the Australian Greek Welfare Society on …
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GOC Childcare Centre in Petersham raises funds with kid’s activities
The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW’s Petersham Childcare Centre held their annual fundraiser event last Friday. The Vivid Night Fundraiser raised money which will boost the centre’s operations. Children and …
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Victoria Police honours Father Emmanuel Lykopantis with service medal for 11 years of dedicated spiritual support
Father Emmanuel Lykopantis, the priest of St. John’s Parish in Carlton, has been honoured by Victoria Police with the Police Service Medal for his 11 years of dedicated service as …
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Local students assist elderly woman who fell and hit her head in Oakleigh
Two Year 12 students from Oakleigh Grammar have come to the aid of an elderly woman in distress, potentially saving her life. Ella and Anthony were on their way to …
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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 …