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Greek Community of Melbourne Welcomes Archbishop Makarios (video)

His Eminence newly appointed Archbishop Makarios of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, arrived on Saturday in Melbourne in his first official visit to the city with the highest concentration of Greeks in the country. People dressed in traditional clothes...

Australia Awards $5 Million Grant to the Greek Community of Melbourne

The Australian Federal government announced on Monday that it will award a grant of $5 million to the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM). The funding commitment follows a recent visit to the Greek Centre of Contemporary Culture in Melbourne by...

President of the Greek Community of Melbourne Visits Psychico College in Athens

The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Mr. Vasilis Papastergiadis and Ms. Georgia Charpantidou, who is responsible for the Historical Archives of the Greek Community of Melbourne, visited Psychico College on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. The visit forms part...

Greek Community of Melbourne to Open Three New Campuses

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has decided to open three new after-hours campuses in 2018 in the outer Melbourne suburbs. Neos Kosmos reports that students from South Morang, Narre Warren, and Point Cook.and surrounding areas will be attracted to...

Greek Community of Melbourne Reacts to Section 18c of Racial Discrimination Act

The Greek Community of Melbourne has reacted to the proposed changes to Section 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act with the following press release issued on Wednesday March 22: "The Greek Community of Victoria objects to the proposed changes by...

The Greek Community of Melbourne Pays Tribute to Film Director Nikos Koundouros

A press release from the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) on Thursday, said that the community had recently paid tribute to the Greek film director, Nikos Koundouros by screening his multi-awarded film "The Dragon." The event took place last Sunday evening...

Greek Community of Melbourne to Aid in National Census

The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria will aid its members complete the census form, following a decision by the community’s board of directors. The assistance for the census is set to take place on August 9. Anyone in...

Historic Agreement Between NUGAS and Greek Community of Melbourne

Bill Papastergiadis says "Today marks a watershed moment for the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM). The agreement to allow members of NUGAS to become automatic members of the GCM is reflective of the 'open door' policy of the GCM....

The New Board of Directors of the Greek Community of Melbourne

The new Board of Directors of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne & Victoria was appointed on February 1, 2016 during a meeting of the Electoral Committee and the newly elected members. The members of the new Board are: President Mr Papastergiadis...

45 Greek Organizations Support the Greek Community of Melbourne

For the first time in 35 years, the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, has united 45 regional organizations, reviving the old tradition of the pan-regional fundraising dinner dance. The event was held on Saturday, October 17, at Stars...

Greek Footballer Kostas Katsouranis Visits the Greek Community of Melbourne

Greek football player Kostas Katsouranis visited the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture in Melbourne on Saturday, September 26, where he announced the creation of a large football camp for children. He also expressed his appreciation for the hospitality that...

Greek Community of Melbourne Calls for Support of the Greek People

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has called for a renewed focus on securing a deal for the Greek people and has called on Australian authorities to take a stance in support of a resolution, following the Greek referendum...

Greek Community of Melbourne Calls For Action by Australia’s IMF Delegate

As the tension in Europe rises and the already desperate Greek people face yet another precipice, the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) calls upon Australia’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) representative, The Honourable Joe Hockey, to urge compassion and to push...

Greek Community of Melbourne Calls on Australian Politicians to Support Greece

The Greek Community of Melbourne congratulated the Australian Greens for their initiative to submit a motion in the Senate last week to support Greece during the unprecedented economic and social crisis that has caused the suffering of people in...

Annual Greek Community of Melbourne General Assembly

The annual Greek Community of Melbourne general assembly was held on Sunday, March 15 at the multipurpose room of Alphington Grammar School. The meeting included a discussion on the historic organizations’ future plans and activities. The members mainly focused on...