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Marking the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, join us this Thursday for the final seminar of our series. Konstantinos Kalymnios will present 'Pseudo State or De Facto State? The Legal Status of the Occupied Part of Cyprus,' and John Milides will speak about 'Cyprus Literature and the Trauma of the Invasion'.
To read more please follow the link below.

Pseudo State or De Facto State? The Legal Status of the Occupied Part of Cyprus | Greek Community of Melbourne The Greek Community of Melbourne is a non-profit organisation est. in 1897, making it the oldest Greek organisation in Australia, and 2nd oldest in the diaspora.

50 YEARS OF HEARTACHE

Today, we stand together for a free and united Cyprus.

As we solemnly reflect on the tragic events that unfolded during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974, the wounds inflicted upon countless Greeks and Cypriots as a result of this invasion remain fresh in our hearts. We stand united to remember the pain and sorrow endured. We pledge to honor the memory of those who perished and to support those who survived, for their resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to the strength of the human spirit.

On Sunday, 21 June, at 2 pm, our community will gather at Federation Square to commemorate this tragic anniversary.

Have you always wondered what happened to Zorba after the novel’s closing pages and the film’s memorable last scene? Then you are in for a treat!

Written by Tom Petsinis and directed by Rosemary Johns, this production explores the relationship between Giorgis Zorbas and Nikos Kazantzakis in the novel "Zorba the Greek." Two contemporary characters seek to overcome the challenges of aging and illness through the transformative power of theatre and music.

La Mama Theatre

To book your tickets follow the link https://lamama.com.au/whats-on/winter-2024/zorbas-last-dance/

Join us this Thursday for a thought-provoking lecture by Pavlos Andronikos, President of ΣEKA Victoria and former Head of Greek at Monash University, on "The Nature of the Turkish Invasion of Cyprus in 1974."

📍 Location: Greek Centre I 168 Lonsdale street - Mezzanine Level
🗓️ Date: July 18, 2024
🕒 Time: 7:00 PM

Attendees are encouraged to participate and contribute to these insightful discussions.

Follow the link for more info https://www.greekcommunity.com.au/news/commemorating-50-years-since-the-turkish-invasion-of-cyprus

Come to the Greek Centre and watch Anthony's hilarious comedy show about his incredible Pappou! Pappou was a top goalkeeper in Australian soccer, but his dream came to an abrupt end when his fist had a chance encounter with a referee's head! 'Being a man' was different back then.

If you want an unforgettable night full of laughter, this show is for you! Don't miss it!
Tickets https://www.greekcommunity.com.au/events/anthony-locascio-pappou

Support this incredible documentary and help spread the word !

Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas
Ferenc Puskás was THE player of the 50s, an icon of world football. He was the star of Real Madrid and the Hungarian national team. How did a FIFA team of the century superstar become the coach of a football South Melbourne Hellas in the early 90s?

But this is more than a football story. It’s a story about immigration, multiculturalism, and the parallel universe that was Australia’s NSL, invisible to sports fans from an Anglo background, but vital to European Australians and their children

Support this incredible documentary and help spread the word about this amazing legend!

Tony Wilson Author South Melbourne FC

Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas | Documentary Australia This is largely unknown football story-but one that says something about migrants and multiculturalism too

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we hear of the passing of Peter Jasonides.

A friend, community leader, and enthusiastic member of the GCM, Peter made an impression on everyone who met him. He was a proud Hellene who inspired many around him, actively supporting causes that were important to him and the wider community. Peter was one of the earliest supporters of the Greek Centre project, taking up early residence as its biggest tenant with his ITHEA RTO.

Our thoughts are with his family.

«Ελαφρύ να είναι το χώμα που θα τον σκεπάσει»

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Με βαριά καρδιά και βαθιά θλίψη πληροφορηθήκαμε για τον θάνατο του Παναγιώτη Ιασωνίδη.

Φίλος, σημαντικός παροικιακός παράγοντας και ενθουσιώδες μέλος της Ελληνικής Κοινότητας Μελβούρνης, ο Παναγιώτης εντυπωσίασε όλους όσους τον γνώρισαν.

Ήταν ένας περήφανος Έλληνας που ενέπνευσε πολλούς γύρω του, υποστηρίζοντας ενεργά θέματα που ήταν σημαντικά για τον ίδιο και την ευρύτερη παροικία.

Ο Παναγιώτης ήταν ένας από τους πρώτους υποστηρικτές του έργου του Ελληνικού Κέντρου και από την αρχή της λειτουργίας του μετέφερε την σχολή του ΙΤΗΕΑ με αποτέλεσμα να είναι ο μεγαλύτερος μισθωτής του κοινοτικού κτηρίου μας.

Οι σκέψεις μας είναι με την οικογένειά του.

«Ελαφρύ να είναι το χώμα που θα τον σκεπάσει».

Join us for a special Careers Day hosted by the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) and the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM)!

This event is designed with students’ interests at its core, bringing together a dynamic group of Greek-Australian professionals from various fields who are eager to share their insights, answer your questions, and help shape your future.

You can register here https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1245606?



Oasis Greek & Turkish Style Coffee Greek Quarter Meleros Cosmetics The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia

Don't miss this online lecture on Thursday, June 27th, titled "Children of the ‘Silent Migration’: Child Adoptions from Greece to Countries Overseas in the 1950s-1960s."

Professor Van Steen will discuss the historical context of this migration, the role of adoption intermediaries, and the ongoing challenges faced by adoptees and their families in tracing their roots and histories.

To find out more, follow the link

THE 'SILENT MIGRATION' OF GREEK CHILDREN | Greek Community of Melbourne The Greek Community of Melbourne is a non-profit organisation est. in 1897, making it the oldest Greek organisation in Australia, and 2nd oldest in the diaspora.

The Greek Community of Melbourne invites you to join us in honouring Alexandros Giannadakis on Sunday, 16 June, at 12:00 pm at St Demetrios Church, 380 High St, Windsor.
All welcome
https://www.greekcommunity.com.au/events/vale-alexandros

Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council invites you to join them for the 'Health & Wellbeing Women's Forum and Cancer Fundraiser' on Sunday, 30th June.

All proceeds will be donated to Cancer Council Victoria, Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.

To read more and attend, please follow the link

Health & Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser | Greek Community of Melbourne The Greek Community of Melbourne is a non-profit organisation est. in 1897, making it the oldest Greek organisation in Australia, and 2nd oldest in the diaspora.

The Greek Community of Melbourne invites you to join us in honoring Alexandros Giannadakis on Sunday, 16 June ,12:00 pm at St Demetrios Church, 380 High St, Windsor VIC 3181. We welcome all students, colleagues, and community members to gather and celebrate the cherished moments we shared with our beloved colleague, teacher, and friend.

No RSVP required
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Η Ελληνική Κοινότητα Μελβούρνης σας προσκαλεί να τιμήσουμε τον Αλέξανδρο Γιανναδάκη την Κυριακή 16 Ιουνίου, στις 12:00 στον Ιερό Ναό του Αγίου Δημητρίου, 380 High St, Windsor VIC 3181. Προσκαλούμε όλους τους μαθητές, συναδέλφους και μέλη της κοινότητας μας να τιμήσουμε τη μνήμη του αγαπημένου δασκάλου, συναδέλφου και φίλου.

Δεν χρειάζεται να επιβεβαιώσετε την παρουσία σας.

With the heaviest heart, the Greek Community of Melbourne farewells one of the most beloved members of our community, our dearest colleague and friend, Alexandro Giannadaki, who passed away unexpectedly.

Alexandros was born in Crete. He graduated with honors in Ancient, modern Greek language and pedagogics from the University of Crete. He worked for many years as a philologist in Greece and came to Melbourne in 2004 as a seconded teacher in order to contribute with his work to the enhancement of Greek language skills in the expatriate community.

In 2012 he worked as a lecturer at Monash University and since 2013 he has continued his educational work as an associate of the GCM, in the role of teacher and coordinator of the ancient Greek and adult programmes. Deeply knowledgeable in Greek language and history, for 19 years he worked tirelessly, with dedication and passion, serving his great love, language and culture. An excellent collaborator and teacher, he was distinguished for his ethos, his kindness and respect towards colleagues and students, his good humour and the quality of work.

Farewell, Alexandre, our sincere condolences to your family ... You leave behind a legacy of great work and an unfulfilled void.

We thank you for all you have generously given us over the years. You will always be in our hearts and memories.Alexander's funeral will be held in Greece according to his and family's wishes.

Με βαθιά θλίψη στην Ελληνική Κοινότητα Μελβούρνης αποχαιρετούμε ένα μέλος της οικογένειάς μας, τον συνεργάτη και φίλο Αλέξανδρο Γιανναδάκη, που έφυγε από κοντά μας, ξαφνικά και αναπάντεχα, το πρωί της Τρίτης, 4 Ιουνίου, ενώ βρισκόταν στο εξωτερικό.

Ο Αλέξανδρος καταγόταν από την Κρήτη. Αποφοίτησε με άριστα από τον Τομέα Παιδαγωγικών Σπουδών της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστήμιου Κρήτης και εργάστηκε επί σειρά ετών ως φιλόλογος στην Ελλάδα. Ήρθε στη Μελβούρνη το 2004 ως αποσπασμένος εκπαιδευτικός για να συμβάλει με το έργο του στην ενίσχυση της ελληνομάθειας των ελληνόπουλων της ομογένειας. Η προσφορά του ήταν πολλαπλή και πολύτιμη σε όλες τις θέσεις στις οποίες υπηρέτησε, τόσο στο Συντονιστικό Γραφείο Εκπαίδευσης του Ελληνικού Γενικού Προξενείου, όσο και σε πλήθος ημερήσιων και απογευματινών σχολείων της πόλης. Το 2012 εργάστηκε ως λέκτορας στο Πανεπιστήμιο Monash και από το 2013 συνέχισε το εκπαιδευτικό του έργο ως συνεργάτης της ΕΚΜ, με τον ρόλο του εκπαιδευτικού και συντονιστή των προγραμμάτων των αρχαίων ελληνικών και των τμημάτων ενηλίκων.

Βαθύς γνώστης της ελληνικής γλώσσας και Ιστορίας, επί 19 χρόνια εργάστηκε ακούραστα, με αφοσίωση και πάθος, υπηρετώντας τη μεγάλη του αγάπη, τη γλώσσα και τον πολιτισμό. Άψογος συνεργάτης και δάσκαλος, διακρίθηκε για το ήθος του, την ανθρωπιά, την ευγένεια και τον σεβασμό που επιδείκνυε απέναντι σε συναδέλφους και μαθητές, το πηγαίο χιούμορ του, την ποιότητα του έργου του.

Καλό σου ταξίδι, Αλέξανδρε και θερμά συλλυπητήρια στην οικογένειά σου … Αφήνεις πίσω σου ένα μεγάλο έργο και ένα δυσαναπλήρωτο κενό. Σε ευχαριστούμε για όσα απλόχερα μας χάρισες τόσα χρόνια. Θα είσαι πάντα στην καρδιά και στη μνήμη μας.

Η κηδεία του Αλέξανδρου θα γίνει στην Ελλάδα σύμφωνα με την επιθυμία της οικογένειάς του.

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The Greek-Australian Film Society invites all of its members to the Greek Centre on June 5th. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, your unique perspective is valuable.

To find out more about how to participate and RSVP, please read below.

Greek Quarter

Calling all members!

We’re excited to invite you to our first session on the 5th of June, 6:30pm at the Greek Community Centre.

This session will be formally run by our Head of Creative Space in collaboration with our other HOD’s and committee leaders.

One of our Society’s primary goals is to create beautiful Greek-Australian films based on our foundational values. So, this is a fantastic opportunity to get creative, share your ideas, and collaborate with fellow members.

We’re asking GAFS members to bring in a logline and a paragraph pitch for a short film idea. Your ideas should be based on a prompt inspired by our core principles: agapi, philotimo, leventia, elpis, and more.

Here are some example prompts to get you started:

1. Agapi (Love): A story about an unexpected friendship that blossoms during a difficult time.
2. Philotimo (Honor): A tale of a young person standing up for what is right in their community.
3. Leventia (Bravery): An account of someone overcoming their fears to achieve a personal goal.
4. Elpis (Hope): A narrative about finding hope in the most unlikely of places.
5. Philoxenia (Hospitality): A heartwarming story of a family who opens their home to a stranger in need.
6. Sofia (Wisdom): A reflective piece on the lessons learned from an elderly relative.
7. Oikogeneia (Family): A comedic tale about a family reunion gone awry.
8. Pisti (Faith): A spiritual journey of rediscovery and faith.
9. Koinonia (Community): A story about a community coming together to save a beloved local landmark.

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, your unique perspective is valuable, and we can’t wait to see what you come up with.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to seeing you there and hearing your amazing ideas.

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Dr. Nick Trakakis is giving a seminar on Tasos Leivaditis: Poet of Revolutions and Sunsets.

Join us on Thursday, 30 May, at 7 pm at the Greek Centre - Mezzanine and discover one of the greats of Modern Greek literature.

To find out more follow the link below

Tasos Leivaditis: Poet of Revolutions and Sunsets | Greek Community of Melbourne One of the greats of modern Greek literature, Tasos Leivaditis (1922-88).

Don't miss tomorrow at the Greek Centre: 'From Imbros over the Sea.' Jim Claven OAM presentation will introduce the exhibition, explain the genesis of the project, and detail the role of Imbros in the Gallipoli campaign.

Thursday 23 May at 7pm, to attend follow the link

From Imbros Over The Sea – Presentation and Exhibition | Greek Community of Melbourne The Greek Community of Melbourne is a non-profit organisation est. in 1897, making it the oldest Greek organisation in Australia, and 2nd oldest in the diaspora.

The story behind ‘Into the Moonlit Village’ is captivating.

Poet Poli Tataraki, born in Crete but raised in Australia, first encountered Michael Winters’ artwork at an exhibition 14 years ago. Drawn by his depictions of Greece, she travelled from Dubbo to attend the event. It was a “serendipitous moment,” says Poli, that sparked a connection that would later blossom into a powerful collaboration – a bilingual exploration into the Battle of Crete, connecting World War II with Minoan history through poetry and art.

The Greek Herald

Tp read more https://greekherald.com.au/culture/books/into-the-moonlit-village-echoes-of-battle-of-crete-and-minoan-myth/

Looking for something fun and creative for your kids during the winter school holidays?

The Australian Shakespeare Company is offering a workshop for kids aged 7-11 and 12-16 years old.

This workshop will investigate the motivations and influences of Shakespeare’s preeminent characters while exploring his themes and language through drama exercises and games. Participants will explore selected speeches and choose one to rehearse and perform. With professional actors guiding the process, young actors will develop techniques for learning lines, character development, physical and vocal skills, and experimenting with form, style, and adaptation.

To read more and book your tickets follow the link

A Kingdom for a Stage! | Greek Community of Melbourne The Greek Community of Melbourne is a non-profit organisation est. in 1897, making it the oldest Greek organisation in Australia, and 2nd oldest in the diaspora.