Centenary of Kastellorizian Association of Victoria honoured through special seminar

·

An upcoming Greek History and Culture Seminar by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will be a tribute to the centenary of the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria.

Florence Livery’s presentation will focus on the remarkable achievements of the Kastellorizian Ladies Society, Melbourne (1961-1978) and their quest to be heard and taken seriously not just by their immediate community but also by the wider Greek community and Melbourne establishment.

It’s an opportunity to step back in time and reminisce about the trials and tribulations of one of the first independent ladies’ society established within the Greek community of Melbourne.

Hear about the issues they faced, the hectic social calendar they developed and the fun and laughter which they brought into the Kastellorizian community of Melbourne.

Florence Livery’s presentation will focus on the remarkable achievements of the Kastellorizian Ladies Society, Melbourne.

BIO

In 2011, after 35 years as secondary school teacher, Florence retired and had more time on her hands to pursue her lifelong passion, to research and record the history of the early Kastellorizians who settled in Australia. She also took on the role as the Archivist and Historian for the KAV. Her current research focuses on the early Kastellorizians who settled in Melbourne circa World War 1.

Florence also volunteers her services weekly at the Archive Centre of the Greek Community of Melbourne, assisting Historian Georgia Charpantidou to restore and categorise the archives which were held in storage for many years.

Event Details:

  • When: Thursday 18 September 2025, 7pm
  • Speaker: Florence Livery
  • Seminar: Celebrating 100 Years of the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria
  • Where: The Greek Centre, Mezzanine Level, 168 Lonsdale St., Melbourne
  • Language: English
  • Sponsors: Kastellorizian Association of Victoria

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Advertisement

Latest News

Boos for Postecoglou as Forest fall to Midtjylland in Europa League

Ange Postecoglou faced boos and chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” as Nottingham Forest suffered a 3-2 Europa League defeat.

EU Chief Prosecutor calls for end to ministerial immunity in Greece

EU chief prosecutor Laura Kövesi has called for changes to Greece’s justice system, urging constitutional reform to remove immunity rules.

Greek delegation launch hunger strike amid Israel detention over Gaza flotilla

Eleven members of a 27-strong Greek delegation detained during the Global Sumud Flotilla have begun a hunger strike to protest.

Manchester synagogue attack suspect identified

British police have identified the suspect in Thursday’s deadly attack outside a Manchester synagogue as 35-year-old Jihad al-Shamie.

Centenary tribute to Mikis Theodorakis fills Alpha with music, memory and Greek pride

Alpha Restaurant transformed on Sunday, September 28 as the Australian Hellenic Choir headlined a “Centenary Tribute to Mikis Theodorakis.”

You May Also Like

Vanessa Pappas and Chanel Contos among Vogue Australia’s top 21 inspirational women

Vogue Australia has released its list of 21 inspirational Australian women 2021 and among those named are Vanessa Pappas and Chanel Contos.

SA’s Deputy Premier, Vickie Chapman, launches legal action against Tom Koutsantonis MP

South Australia's Deputy Premier, Vickie Chapman, is taking legal action against Labor frontbencher, Tom Koutsantonis.

‘My passion remains’: 88-year-old George Demetriou on being the oldest councillor in SA

Slowing down is not an option for octogenarian George Demetriou who at 88 years young continues his work as a councillor.