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Choose To Challenge on 2021 International Women’s Day: Six events you can attend

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Choose To Challenge on 2021 International Women’s Day: Six events you can attend

For over a century, International Women’s Day, held on 8 March each year, has marked a day of celebration and advocacy for women’s rights and equality around the world.

This day, highlights the role we can all play in helping to create an inclusive world and is a great opportunity for women of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to come together, to reflect and choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality.

This year’s theme ‘Choose to Challenge’ focuses on individual responsibility and the ability to ‘call out’ gender bias and inequity in every day situations.

Here are some great events you can attend:

Food for Thought Network & The Greek Australian Women and Friends Around the World forum – (ONLINE EVENT)

Professor Vasso Apostolopoulos- A Woman of Impact, Influence and Success!
Food for Thought Network and The Greek Australian Women and Friends Around the World forum invite you to celebrate IWD on the actual IWD, which is on Monday 8 March at 8.00 pm. The celebration and the presentation will take place via zoom and everyone can join for free.

“Apart from giving us an update on the efficacy of the vaccines, this presentation will delve into the person Vasso and the challenges this remarkable woman has had to overcome to reach the pinnacle of her scientific career. We would appreciate you bringing this to of the attention your young women

“She will inspire young and old and those in between with her story. We look forward to hearing the path that has taken her to being a pioneer in world research. A path that has seen her achieve over 100 awards for her endless and tireless work.

Click here to book  https://www.trybooking.com/BPBRJ or for more information visit www.fftn.org.au 

Australian Federation of Pontian Associations (ONLINE EVENT)

“Pontian Women of Australia – A Celebration of Heritage”

“As part of the Australian Federation of Pontian Association’s (AFPA) efforts to promote and showcase the young people of the Pontian communities in Australia we are delighted to five young women of Pontian heritage who have been nominated by member associations to tell their story. The women will share their experiences growing up Pontian in Australia and their involvement and contribution to Pontian culture in their respective communities.”

The presentation, which coincides with Women’s Day, will be hosted by Sophia Siachos.
“Pontian Women of Australia – A Celebration of Heritage” will be streamed online on our Facebook page (facebook.com/pontian.org.au) on Monday the 8th of March at 7:00pm (Melbourne time).

Taking part in the presentation are: Penny Papagiordanidis-Tsombanopoulos, Christina Tsiantoulas, Despina Theodoridis, Olga Antoniadis, Eleni Anastasiadou.

SydWest asks every woman to #choose to challenge (SYDNEY)

SydWest Multicultural Services is pleased to announce its celebration of International Women’s Day which will be on Friday 5th March 2021 at Lily’s Restaurant in Seven Hills from 5.30pm.

This year, SydWest Multicultural Services is pleased to advise that our inspirational guest speakers include:

  • Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC, Governor of New South Wales
  • Effie, renowned entertainer and comedian, presented by Mary Coustas. A Logie award winning performer, Effie has been in the hearts and homes of Australians for the last three decades.
  • Clr Sera Yilmaz, an inspirational youth leader and Councillor at Fairfield City Council. Sera will share her lived experience and insights, as faced by multicultural women in leadership: she is young, of Turkish background, a Muslim and active in the Labour party in Fairfield.

“I am so excited by this year’s event for International Women’s Day, which aims to entertain and inspire our local women…. After a year of being covid-safe and our communities coming together online, we are pleased to be hosting this in-person event featuring strong, culturally diverse women to showcase what is possible when women #choose to challenge” said Elfa Moraitakis, CEO of SydWest Multicultural Services.

AHEPA NSW Chapter Antigone (SYDNEY)

“The Women of 1821”

On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, AHEPA NSW Chapter Antigone has organised a event on the topic “The Women of 1821”.

This is a roundtable discussion, with Dr Patricia Koromvokis (Macquarie University), educator Charoulla Themistokleous and communications expert Nia Gitsas talking about the involvement of women in the Hellenic War of Independence.

See you all on Sunday, 7 March 2021, at AHEPA NSW Hall, 394-396 Princes’ Highway Rockdale NSW, at 6:00 pm. The event is under the auspices of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia as part of the program of the National Committee.

GCM Celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

(HYBRID EVENT: MELBOURNE & ONLINE)

“Manto Mavrogenous: Between Two Worlds”

The Greek Community of Melbourne welcomes you to an evening of discussion, food and music to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021, on Thursday 11th March, at 7.00pm, at the Greek Centre. Dr Eleftheria Zei will present a lecture entitled “Manto Mavrogenous: Between Two Worlds”.

The event will commence with an official message for women of the diaspora by the President of Greece, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, Greece’s first female president. We are honored that the GCM will be delivering this message at our IWD event.

This year’s IWD theme is “Let’s all choose to challenge”. Collectively, we all have an important role to challenge inequality and gender bias. We need to celebrate women’s achievements, especially those of women in our community.

So, hand up high to show you’re in.

When: Thursday 11 March, 7.00pm

Where: Greek Centre (Mezzanine, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne)

This seminar will be delivered in Greek. It will be a hybrid seminar, so people are encouraged to attend the mezzanine. As the Mezzanine has a limited capacity of 80 persons, seating will be limited to those that have requested a booking here: https://www.trybooking.com/BPLAE

Papaflessas Social Club (MELBOURNE)

A Conversation with Despina Meris, Author of “Every Conceivable Way”

Every Conceivable Way is an illuminating and poignant look at the strength of human endurance and the lengths one woman would go to become a parent. Despina Meris’ debut memoir portrays a fascinating, often heartbreaking, nine-year journey through miscarriage, IVF and surrogacy and depicts the ultimate wonder and fulfillment a child brings.

Join us to hear about her personal story of determination and resilience and to break the stigma around alternative ways of making families.

At: Melina on the Rooftop. Level 13, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
On: Sunday, 21 March. Seated by 2PM. Till 5PM
Cost: $70 + booking fee, includes High Tea with a Greek twist, finger food, sweets, and a glass of sparkling

Presented by Pammessinian Adelphotita ΠΑΠ, Melina on the Rooftop, Diagoras Food Co, Sent of a Flower, Greek Made Products in Australia and Venuedoor.com

Click here for bookings or more information

Multicultural NSW strategic plan sets new language and culture goals for 2025

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Multicultural NSW strategic plan sets new language and culture goals for 2025

Multicultural NSW have laid out their vision and goals for the 2021-2025 period, looking to build upon social cohesion and language understanding in the state.

The strategic plan affirmed the requirement of all people to demonstrate a “unified commitment
to Australia, its interests and future”, irrespective of their linguistic, religious and ancestral
backgrounds.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the NSW Government recognises Australia’s unique diversity as
a “social and economic asset”.

“It builds an inclusive society, enlarges our economy and talent pool, boosts productivity and encourages innovation,” the Premier said.

“NSW was the first Australian state and only the second jurisdiction in the world to enshrine multicultural principles in legislation. Our aim is to provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to participate fully in our social, economic and political system, knowing it enriches NSW overall.”

The strategic plan made a strong commitment to providing easier access to language services in the State. Multicultural NSW will:

  • ensure the delivery of cost-effective, high quality and trusted language services
  • provide leadership to safeguard the sustainability of the NSW language services industry
  • promote the value of language services
  • improve access to service delivery through more user-friendly applications
  • respond proactively to the language needs of small, new, and emerging communities
  • build pathways to interpreter training and increase the capability of current interpreters in NSW.

Minister for Multiculturalism Dr Geoff Lee said the plan has “designed and embedded a fluid, forward-thinking approach which brings together contemporary knowledge, lived experience, deep understanding and innovative practice.”

“It seeks to connect and unite people, build on our population’s strengths and grow capability within the community and across sectors,” he said.

Multicultural NSW looks to build community resilience through robust relationships that inspire people to foster social cohesion, stand united against divisive forces and come together in times of need. They plan to do this through:

  • strengthened leadership and effective community engagement
  • expanded partnerships and networks at the local level across NSW
  • the delivery of a social cohesion messaging
  • an expanded COMPACT program
  • the implementation of a revised COMPLAN.

“Cultural diversity is our reality – a stronger cohesive society is our goal,” the strategic plan said.

Greece surpasses COVID-19 milestone after one million vaccinations administered to public

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Greece surpasses COVID-19 milestone after one million vaccinations administered to public

A “wall of immunity” is being built according to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis who announced yesterday that Greece has surpassed the one million mark in Covid-19 vaccinations.

The Greek PM spoke in a video message broadcast by all TV stations.

“Today, we will exceed the symbolic number of 1,000,000 doses, which means that every week that passes, we are building the wall of immunity that will allow us to leave behind this ordeal,” he said.

“In fact, from April, we will have many more doses at our disposal. And as the weather improves, it will become our ally. But it remains a crucial challenge for everyone.”

According to official data on March 3, a total of 991,409 people have received vaccination. Of them, 643,2918 have received only the first dose and just 348,191 have received the second dose.

Mitsotakis added that he was concerned about the increase in mutations of the virus, particularly of the British mutation which is currently wrecking havoc on the Greek national health system.

“Covid-19, like all respiratory viruses, has a strong seasonality. Therefore, we are at the beginning of the end. And this is not a figure of speech. But it remains a crucial bet for everyone.”

He finally called on Greeks to mark “Tsiknopempti” with family and no friends, in a bid to prevent the spread of the virus.

“It would be a pity to do great harm now that we can see the end,” he said.

Child sexual abuse reports at Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital under investigation

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Child sexual abuse reports at Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital under investigation

A senior prosecutor in Greece has ordered a preliminary investigation into press reports claiming that two children were sexually abused at the Agia Sophia Children’s Hospital in Athens.

The investigation was launched following a hospital employee filing a complaint about a paramedic. This paramedic was accused of “committing inappropriate sexual acts” to two children aged 6 and 8 years old. 

In one case, the child was in a state of light narcoses and was waiting for a medical examination.

Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias confirmed the news on Twitter, stating that the case file is being transferred to the prosecutor. The Ministry of Health has also stated that there is no tolerance for such incidents.

The hospital management was accused by multiple media outlets of covering up the incident. They allegedly failed to inform the police and instead conducted an internal investigation following the second incident.

The alleged suspect has been reportedly suspended since last Thursday.

So far, a Sworn Administrative Examination has been carried out at the hospital.

Greece is Wise: Melina Taprantzi makes waves in first Greek Australian Dialogue Series event

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Greece is Wise: Melina Taprantzi makes waves in first Greek Australian Dialogue Series event

More than three million Greeks live below the European poverty line. Nearly 700,000 children up to the age of ten don’t have enough money to buy a snack at school and 500,000 people currently depend on soup kitchens for their daily meals.

These were some of the revealing data presented by Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Wise Greece, Melina Taprantzi during the first Greek Australian Dialogue Series online conference for 2021, organised by the Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mr. Paul Nicolaou.

In attendance were people from across Australia, among them former member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and former leader of the National Party in NSW, George Souris. The opening and closing statement for the evening were provided by Board member of HACCI NT, Magdaline Coleman and President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Bill Papastergiadis respectively.

‘Trying to prove Greece is Wise’ 

“For the past seven years I’ve been trying to prove that Greece is wise,” said Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Wise Greece Ms Taprantzi, explaining how the idea for the social enterprise came about. 

“We started in 2013 when people in Greece were searching in bins to find a decent meal. We were in the middle of the worst financial crisis that Greece has faced in its modern history and unfortunately now we have another crisis to face,” she said.

The organisation has received multiple prestigious awards and in late last year, Taprantzi was honoured with the SDGs and Her award, as one of the 7 women worldwide, whose activity significantly contributes to the achievement of the Global Sustainability Agenda 2030. 

An organisation with a double mission

“At Wise Greece we have products from small food producers from all over Greece. We sell their products in various stores in Greece and abroad and we turn our profit from the sales into food supplies for people in need,” Ms Taprantzi said explaining the organisation’s purpose.

“We have a double mission. We help small family owned- businesses, which are the backbone of Greek economy while providing high quality food supply to orphanages, soup kitchens and to Greeks who live under the poverty line. 

Some of the products Wise Greece offers are ouzo cocktails, smoked sea salt, mushroom spoon sweet, postcards with herbs as well as award winning moussaka and Greek salad spreads.

“Greece doesn’t only produce olive oil, olives and honey anymore,” Ms Taprantzi said, explaining how social enterprises can be a viable way of doing business while giving back to society.

“We have managed to create a sustainable business model that can actually work. Greek producers need hope especially due to this ongoing crisis and this is what we are trying to do,” she concluded. 

*Click here to learn more about Wise Greece 

Official launch of Peter Prineas’ new book ‘Wild Colonial Greeks’ was enjoyed by all

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Official launch of Peter Prineas’ new book ‘Wild Colonial Greeks’ was enjoyed by all

The Greek community of Sydney gathered on Wednesday night to enjoy the launch of Peter Prineas’ new book Wild Colonial Greeks at the Mytilenian House.

The book launch kicked off with a small introduction to the book by Associate Professor Nicholas Doumanis from the University of New South Wales, where he described ‘Wild Colonial Greeks’ as a “great pre-history” of the Greek community in Australia.

This introduction was followed by a conversation between Prineas, the Associate Professor and Dr Antonis Piperoglou, where the author described the research behind his new book.

The book launch was enjoyed by all. Photo: Eleni Elefterias.

READ MORE: Peter Prineas’ new book ‘Wild Colonial Greeks’ takes deep look into early Greek Australian history.

The book takes readers on a journey through colonial Australian history as Prineas looks to uncover the first Greek arrival to Australia.

One candidate, who is referenced multiple times throughout the book, is a Greek from Corfu named George Manuel, who was living in Australia in 1823. This was six years before the arrival of the seven pirate-convicts currently considered to be Australia’s first Greeks.

READ MORE: On This Day in 1829: The first Greeks arrived in Australia.

After the conversation, attendees, which included Greek consular official Mr George Lizidis and Dr Antonis Piperoglou, were treated to a lovely performance by Jim Tsolakis of the Hellenic Choir and Felicia Harris of the La Boite Perfoemance La Boite Performance Space.

Food and drink was also available for purchase through the night from the Mytilenian Brotherhood’s bar.

Sydney launches Greek Festival with dinner event

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Sydney launches Greek Festival with dinner event

The Greek community of Sydney will be able to attend a Greek Festival over the coming weeks, after the event was officially launched last night at the Grand Roxy in Brighton-Le-Sands.

There were a number of political officials and leaders of the Greek community in attendance at the event, including the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Hon Alex Hawke MP, Member for Miranda, Eleni Petinos MP, Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis MLC, Member for Oatley, Mark Coure MP, Member for Rockdale, Steve Kamper MP, Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Christos Karras, and Katia Gkikiza the Trade Commissioner (Australia) Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs as well as Independent City of Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas.

PHOTO (L): Member for Canterbury, Sophie Cotsis & PHOTO (R): Member for Miranda, Eleni Petinos MP, Photos by: Vasilis Vasilas

Minister Hawke, who was representing Prime Minister Scott Morrison, gave a small speech detailing his pride in his Greek heritage and also acknowledged the hard work of the Greek community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“On behalf of the Prime Minister and the government, it’s my job tonight to say thank you to the Greek community for all the work you’ve done in the last year during the pandemic,” Mr Hawke said.

PHOTO (L to R): Independent City of Sydney Councillor Angela Vithoulkas, Consul General of Greece in Sydney Christos Karras and Katia Gkikiza the Trade Commissioner (Australia) Office for Economic and Commercial Affairs. PHOTO by: Vasilis Vasilas

“I couldn’t underscore how important it is that you’re going ahead with the festival this year, telling the story of Greek migration and staying together as a community.”

Member for Miranda, Eleni Petinos MP, who was representing NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Acting Minister for Multiculturalism, the Hon Geoff Lee, also gave a small speech detailing how, as a Greek Australian MP, she’s proud the NSW Government has been able to support the Festival with $100,000 over four years.

Sponsors Louie and Sophia Antoniou, and Jim and Effie Cospetas, Photo by Vasilis Vasilas

Throughout the night, guests were treated to a sit down dinner with Greek music as a backdrop.

The 39th Greek Festival of Sydney, organised by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, will be open to the public from Friday.

Melbourne, Sydney to mark Greek Independence Day with blue lit landmarks and Greek flags

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Melbourne, Sydney to mark Greek Independence Day with blue lit landmarks and Greek flags

The cities of Melbourne and Sydney have announced a number of exciting initiatives to mark the bicentenary of Greek Independence Day this year on March 25.

Randwick City Council, Sydney:

The City of Randwick in Sydney will be celebrating Greek Independence Day this year after proud Greek Australian and Randwick City Councillor, Alexandra Luxford, passed a motion at a council meeting on February 23, 2021.

As part of the motion, banners will be flying throughout the community, while Council will also raise the Greek flag and hold a civic reception.

“A civic reception is being held to acknowledge the big contribution the Greek community has made to Randwick City over the many years,” Ms Luxford wrote on Facebook.

The Councillor was born in Sydney to Greek Australian parents, former Randwick City Council Mayor, John Procopiadis and Iris Procopiadis. Ms Luxford was elected to Randwick City Council in September 2017, where she immediately became Deputy Mayor for the first year of the council term.

Melbourne:

Victoria’s Multicultural Affairs Minister, Ros Spence, has announced a grant of $200,000 to support Greek communities holding celebrations to mark the bicentenary of Greece’s independence in 2021.

The grant, which is part of the Multicultural Festivals and Events (MFE) Program, will see the Greek Community of Melbourne, as well as other Greek communities in the state, pull off a variety of events, parades and festivals over the coming months – both virtual and in-person.

READ MORE: Victorian program for the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day released.

Melbourne’s top landmarks will also be lit up in blue and white to commemorate the Greek bicentennial this year.

“We know that multicultural communities have faced unique challenges as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic,” Minister Spence said.

“This funding will support Victorians of all backgrounds to celebrate and preserve their culture, whilst ensuring the health and safety of all Victorians remains a priority.”

On This Day: Georgios Karaiskakis claims victory at the Battle of Keratsini

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On This Day: Georgios Karaiskakis claims victory at the Battle of Keratsini

On March 4, 1827, Georgios Karaiskakis fought back after an attack by the Ottoman warlord, Mehmet Recit Pasha, in Keratsini, north of Piraeus, and inflicted heavy losses on him. 

To mark the day of this important victory, we take a look back at how events played out.

The Battle of Keratsini:

Georgios Karaiskakis sensed that any fall of the “Castle of Athens” (the Acropolis) would have adverse effects on the course of the Greek Revolution, which was already at a critical point after the fall of Messolonghi on April 10, 1826) and the successes of Ibrahim in the Peloponnese.

From Elefsina, where Karaiskakis was situated, he considered it necessary to occupy the area of ​​Keratsini to secure his back from the sea on the one hand, and to open a road to the Acropolis through Daphni and Eleonas on the other to relieve the besieged. 

Georgios Karaiskakis was a hero of the Greek Revolution.

He believed that this route would ensure the protection of his army from the enemy cavalry, while having the coastal Keratsini as a base could provide more easy access supplies from the nearby ships.

On March 2, Karaiskakis arrived in the area with his men and organised his plan. Pasha, who was besieging the Acropolis, went with 800 men to spy on Karaiskakis as soon as he was informed of his arrival in Keratsini.

Pasha occupied a hill on the southern hill of Korydallos and set up two cannons. On the same day, he got involved in fights with Karaiskakis’ men, without any particular result.

On March 4, Pasha repeated the attack with a much stronger force, which, according to some historians, consisted of 3,000 infantry and 400 cavalry (other sources state a higher number: 4,000 infantry and 2,000 cavalry). 

Initially, he turned to a fortified Metochi, defended by Tousas Botsaris, Gardikiotis Grivas and Nikolaos Kasomoulis, with their few men. After shelling it, he prepared around noon for the final assault.

Seeing the urgency of the situation, Karaiskakis attempted a distraction, however, Pasha realised and divided his forces in two. The heroic resistance of the defenders defeated the Turks, who were later forced to flee when the cavalry of Hatzimichalis Dalianis appeared, which caused them heavy losses. At the same time, reinforcements arrived from neighbouring Kastella, completing the defeat of Pasha’s army.

The losses of the Turks were significant for the force they deployed. The death toll rose to 300 and the injured to 500 men. The Greeks lost 3 men, while about 25 were wounded.

Source: San Simera.

Maria Sakkari advances to Qatar Open quarterfinal after straight sets win

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Maria Sakkari advances to Qatar Open quarterfinal after straight sets win

Greek tennis player, Maria Sakkari, had a swift day at the office at the Qatar Total Open on Wednesday, ousting Madison Keys, 6-2, 6-2 in 68 minutes to claim her spot in the elite eight.

Sakkari faced only a single break point in the match, which she saved, as she picked up her second win in two meetings with Keys.

Sakkari claimed a superb 77 percent of her second-service points to bolster her service prowess during the match, and she broke Keys four times en route to victory.

The Greek star will now face Muguruza in the quarterfinals.

Keys was playing her season-opening event this week after a five-month absence from tournament play. Despite her loss to Sakkari, Keys still comes out of the tournament with a Top 20 win after her upset of No.6 seed Belinda Bencic in the opening round on Tuesday.

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