Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria hosts Annual General Meeting 2022

·

The Ethnic Communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) hosted their 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM) last night at the Greek Centre in Melbourne’s CBD.

President of the Greek Orthodox Community Melbourne & Victoria (GOCMV), Bill Papastergiadis, addressed more than 80 attendees in a welcome speech on the day, where he highlighted the needs to sustainably fund the vital work being done by the ECCV and the multicultural sector.

In attendance was also Dr Sandro Demaio, CEO of VicHealth, who was a guest speaker and shared his experiences of growing up as the grandson of migrants.

ECCV Chairperson, Eddie Micallef, delivered a report outlining the highlights of ECCV’s work over the past year, as did CEO Emiliano Zucchi and Treasurer Jenny Matic.

A highlight of the AGM was the bestowing of an ECCV Life Membership to Marion Lau OAM, who has served as a Board Member for close to three decades.

ECCV Deputy Chairperson Jill Morgan AM was joined by Mr Micallef in celebrating Marion’s long list of achievements at ECCV and as part of the broader multicultural sector.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Latest News

What happens to a lease in Greece when a landlord dies?

When a landlord passes away, their rights and obligations do not disappear. Instead, they are transferred to their heirs.

Australian and US Greeks drive international demand for The Ellinikon

Residential developments at The Ellinikon continue to attract strong international interest, with buyers coming from more than 110 countries.

Greek school opens in Tanzania, reviving language and culture

The newly established Greek school of the Greek community in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, began operating this year.

Shoulder season travel to Europe gains ground among Australians

The annual stream of European summer holiday photos now seems to stretch well beyond the traditional peak.

Echoes from the past: Bust of the Roman Emperor Hadrian

No other Roman emperor was so influenced by Greek culture, and in return no other Roman shaped Athens so much.

You May Also Like

President of ‘Greece 2021’ Committee on the Greek Australian role in bicentennial celebrations

President of the 'Greece 2021' Committee, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, addressed Greek Australians this evening during The Hellenic Initiative Australia's second Digital Conversation Series. The digital talk,...

Greek Australian Michael ‘Triki’ Trikilis on discovering his passion for breakdancing in Greece

Michael Trikilis spoke about spending his childhood in Kalymnos and discovering his passion for breakdancing on a school trip in Athens.

South Melbourne FC legend Takis Xanthopoulos passes away

South Melbourne FC legend, Championship Winner and Hall of Fame Member Takis Xanthopoulos has passed away today.