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Two Oakleigh Grammar Year 12 students become local heroes

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Two Oakleigh Grammar Year 12 students become local heroes

In a remarkable display of community spirit and quick thinking, two Oakleigh Grammar Year 12 students recently came to the aid of an elderly woman in distress, potentially saving her life. 

Ella, who has been part of the Oakleigh Grammar community since Year 3, and Anthony, who has been at the School since Year 7, were on their way to the local shops in Oakleigh when they witnessed an elderly lady fall and hit her head after fainting outside of Oakleigh station. Without hesitation, the pair rushed to her aid.

Recognising the severity of the situation, Ella and Anthony helped the woman up and immediately called 000, with Ella on the phone to the ambulance seeking assistance. Both students stayed with the disoriented woman, who had since regained consciousness, for 30 minutes until an ambulance arrived, so they could explain to paramedics exactly what they saw when the woman fell.

Their quick response and compassionate care prevented a tragedy, and the impact of their actions resonated beyond the immediate incident.

The elderly woman’s children contacted Oakleigh Grammar Principal Mark Robertson to express their profound gratitude for what Anthony and Ella had done. This appreciation underscores the significant difference these young people made in a moment of crisis.

Principal Mr Mark Robertson with Ella and Anthony from Year 12
Principal Mark Robertson with Ella and Anthony from Year 12. Photo supplied.

Even as both students were rewarded for their remarkable actions during a morning tea with Principal Robertson, the pair remained modest. Anthony, who aspires to work in the media for a news organisation, and Ella, who is unsure of her career path but considering the mining industry, have already demonstrated the kind of social responsibility that will serve them exceptionally well in their future endeavours once they leave Oakleigh Grammar.

The genuine concern and care shown by Anthony and Ella echo the sentiment of the School’s HARK values (Honesty, Aspiration, Respect and Kindness) which make up the very fabric of Oakleigh Grammar and its community.

This incident not only highlights the character of Oakleigh Grammar students but also reinforces the importance of community engagement and the real-world application of values taught by our educators. It serves as a powerful reminder that young people can and do make a significant positive impact in their communities.

While academic excellence is always a driving force of Oakleigh Grammar, equally important is the need to foster socially responsible and community minded students who can make a difference in the lives of others.

Challenging day for Team Hellas at the Paris Olympics

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Challenging day for Team Hellas at the Paris Olympics

Team Hellas suffered losses in multiple events on Wednesday, August 7 as the Paris Olympic Games head into the final four days of competition.

Men’s water polo team

Greece’s men’s water polo team lost their shot at the semi-finals after losing to Serbia 12-11 in a nail-bitingly close game.

A stunning goal by Nikola Jaksic with 1.2 seconds left in the quarter-final against Serbia left the men’s national water polo team out of the top four of the Olympic tournament in Paris.

The team, led by Thodoris Vlachos, will have to continue their obligations for places 5-8, facing Australia on Friday, August 9 while Serbia will play the USA in the semi-final.

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Greece’s men’s water polo team lost their shot at the semi-finals after losing to Serbia.

Papanikolaou was the protagonist in the first few minutes of the match, both as a defender (he made two defenses against Ubovic) and as a striker, as he opened the scoring with a very difficult return, but was then beaten by Filipovic in an unrepeatable quad-a-quad.

The entire match was constantly on a tightrope, as both sides fought to equalise the score.

Everything indicated that the winner would be decided on penalties but Serbia surprised Greece and onlookers with a game-winning goal at the buzzer, leaving Team Hellas devastated.

Women’s pole vault final

Greek pole vaulter Katerina Stefanidi missed her opportunity to secure a medal in the women’s pole vault final at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, August 7 as she finished 9th failing to clear 4.80 metres.

The Rio Olympic gold medallist cleared 4.40 metres on her second try and then cleared 4.60 and 4.70 metres on her first attempts.

However, the 34-year-old failed to surpass 4.80 metres in her three attempts, thus ousting her from the ongoing final. 

Women’s freestyle 53kg wrestling

Greece’s Maria Prevolaraki and Germany’s Annika Wendle went head-to-head in the round of 16 of the women’s freestyle 53kg wrestling match in the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, August 7.

The wrestling match ended, leaving Prevolaraki defeated 3-2 by Wendle, a two-time bronze medalist at the European Wrestling Championships.

Despite the loss, the 32-year-old still holds out hope of advancing through the repechage round.

Source: Zougla, Ekathimerini.

Stan Sport and CulturalPulse partner for multicultural audience growth

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Stan Sport and CulturalPulse partner for multicultural audience growth

Stan Sport in partnership with CulturalPulse, launched eight exclusive international Olympics Channels at Gavroche French Restaurant in Chippendale in Sydney, on Friday 26 July 2024.

The historic launch celebrated the first time Australian viewers can access customised Olympics channels in 6 languages from 8 different countries – France (French), India (English), Germany (German), Spain (Spanish), Greece (Greek), Italy (Italian), the UK (English) and New Zealand (English).

Patrick Skene, host of the launch and Martin Kugeler CEO Stan speaking about the 8 International Channels.
Patrick Skene, host of the launch and Martin Kugeler CEO Stan speaking about the 8 International Channels.
Patrick Skene, host and co-founder CulturalPulse with Reg Raghavan CEO of CulturalPulse speaking to Consulate and community and media representatives.
Patrick Skene, host and co-founder CulturalPulse with Reg Raghavan CEO of CulturalPulse.
Craig Foster AM, Stan commentator and member of the Australian Multicultural Council speaking to Consulate and community and media representatives.
Craig Foster AM, Stan commentator and member of the Australian Multicultural Council.

Over 40 guests heard from a range of speakers and panellists led by Stan Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler, Stan Sport commentator Craig Foster AM, CulturalPulse CEO Reg Raghavan and the Consul General of France in Sydney, Martin Juillard.

“We have the vision to bring the best Olympic experience to Australia and are delighted to deliver the most comprehensive, innovative and uninterrupted, ad-free viewing experience for the Olympic Games in Australian history,”  said Stan Chief Executive Officer Martin Kugeler.

Left to Right: Craig Foster AM - Stan Sport commentator and member of the Australian Multicultural Council, Irfan Malik - President NSW & National Associate Chair, Australia India Business Council (AIBC), Consul General Mr. Felix Schwarz - Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sydney, Mr Martin Kugeler - CEO Stan, Consul General Mr Martin Juillard - Consulate General of France in Sydney, Consul General Ms. Rebeca Chantal Guinea Stal - Consulate General of Spain in Sydney and Consul General Mr. Gianluca Rubagotti - Consulate General of Italy in Sydney
Left to Right: Craig Foster AM – Stan Sport commentator and member of the Australian Multicultural Council, Irfan Malik – President NSW & National Associate Chair, Australia India Business Council (AIBC), Consul General Mr. Felix Schwarz – Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sydney, Mr Martin Kugeler – CEO Stan, Consul General Mr Martin Juillard – Consulate General of France in Sydney, Consul General Ms. Rebeca Chantal Guinea Stal – Consulate General of Spain in Sydney and Consul General Mr. Gianluca Rubagotti – Consulate General of Italy in Sydney.

”We have an extremely passionate team who are proud to broadcast our new international channels, making the Olympics more accessible and relevant to Australian multicultural audiences.”

Speaking on the panel were special guests Consul General Mr. Feliz Schwarz, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany in Sydney, Consul General Mr. Gianluca Rubagotti Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, Consul General Ms. Rebeca Chantal Guinea Stal, Consulate General of Spain in Sydney, Elise Léger the elected representative for the French in Australia, Fiji and PNG and Irfan Malik (MAICD) Malik, President NSW & National Associate Chair, Australia India Business Council.

To watch Stan Sport Olympics coverage including the exclusive international channels, click here: bit.ly/CPSTANO

Greek athlete Eleni-Klaoudia Polak suspended for doping at Paris Olympics

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Greek athlete Eleni-Klaoudia Polak suspended for doping at Paris Olympics

Greek pole vaulter Eleni-Klaoudia Polak has been provisionally suspended from the Paris Olympics after failing a doping test, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

The 27-year-old competed in the qualification round on Monday, August 5 clearing 4.20 metres but failed to advance.

Greece’s anti-doping agency informed the Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) of the violation on the same Monday.

The HOC later announced that an unidentified member of its team had been prohibited from the athletes’ village.

Photo: AFP.

“A few days ago something was found in my sample,” Polak said in a statement.

Polak stressed her claim of innocence as she declared, “I have never taken supplements or protein. It was below the level of what is banned so that is why I competed. I have an issue with iron and have to eat red meat daily and that must have been in the meat. I only know that the meat contained that substance.”

Source: BBC.

Aussie Olympian Tom Craig released from jail after cocaine arrest in Paris

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Aussie Olympian Tom Craig released from jail after cocaine arrest in Paris

Australian Olympic hockey player Tom Craig fled from police during his arrest for buying a gram of cocaine on the streets of Paris before realising he could not escape pursuing officers.

His teammates followed him to the French police station, with his family then contacting Australian lawyers as they organised his release.

The Kookaburras team member has had all Olympic rights stripped from him, been prohibited from the premise of the athlete’s village and banned from participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.

His position on the Kookaburras will be determined separately in accordance with their own integrity framework as team Chef de Mission Anna Meares said she had warned other Olympic sporting teams about their behaviour while celebrating Paris achievements.

Australian hockey player Tom Craig sits on the streets of Montmartre after being arrested. Photo: The Australian.

The 28-year-old, who is a qualified solicitor, was released with “a probationary criminal warning for drug use” after nearly 18 hours in custody following his arrest for trying to buy cocaine in a team get together at midnight on Tuesday, August 6.

“I made a terrible mistake and I take full responsibility for my actions,” Craig later commented.

“My actions are my own and by no way reflect the values of my family, my teammates, my friends, my sport and the Australian Olympic team… I’ve embarrassed you all. I’m truly sorry,” he added.

Meares said her understanding was that Craig was attempting to buy drugs only for himself.

“I cannot condone what Tom has done. He is a good person who made a bad decision. But there are consequences that come with decisions like this… his actions do not reflect the values of this team,” she said.

Source: The Australian.

Australia has made history winning four golds in one day at the Paris Olympics

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Australia has made history winning four golds in one day at the Paris Olympics

Day 12 of the Paris Olympics brought Australia a record-breaking four gold medals, giving its best-ever tally at an Olympics.

Australia’s 15th, 16th, 17th and 18th gold medals came within hours of each other, solidifying the country’s position at third place on the medal tally.

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Australia’s Keegan Palmer reacts after winning the gold medal in the men’s skateboarding park finals. Photo: Frank Franklin II / AP.
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For the second time, Matt Wearn becomes Olympic Champion in the Men’s Dinghy event. Photo: AUS Olympic Team / X.
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Australia’s Oliver Bleddyn and Conor Leahy celebrate after setting a new world record in the men’s team pursuit event. Photo: Tim de Waele / Getty Images.

Golds were made by dinghy sailor Matt Wearn in Marseille, at the skate park at La Concorde with Keegan Palmer dominating the men’s park skateboarding final and another at the velodrome with the men’s team – all coming in at a little over two hours.

Then at the Stade de France, pole vaulter Nina Kennedy launched herself into the history books.

The four gold medals and two bronzes made it Australia’s best-ever single day at an Olympic Games, surpassing the four gold medals won in the Tokyo Olympics on August 1, 2021.

Third place also secures Australia’s best overall ranking on the medal tally since Melbourne in 1956.

Source: Nine Sports.

Sailor Pavlos Kontides gets first silver medal for Cyprus at Paris Olympics

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Sailor Pavlos Kontides gets first silver medal for Cyprus at Paris Olympics

Cypriot dinghy sailor Pavlos Kontides won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Paris on Wednesday, August 7.

Kontides finished second in the medal race in the French city of Marseille, behind Australian Matt Wearn. Stefano Peschiera of Peru won the bronze medal.

Kontides’ silver medal is the second of his career, having achieved the same feat in the British town of Weymouth at the 2012 Olympics in London.

This year’s Olympic dinghy racing has been plagued by delays, with low winds in and off the coast of Marseille causing constant delays to the competition.

“Thank you to all of Cyprus for the love and the energy,” Kontides said after his race. “The feelings are fantastic. I shed tears of joy with my coach, my wife, and my child.”

Celebrating Kontides’ triumph, the Cyprus Olympic Committee (COC) pointed out that he is only the sixth athlete in the history of his discipline to win multiple Olympic medals.

Cyprus’ President Nikos Christodoulides was among the first to congratulate Kontides on his triumph, saying “today is a historic day for our country and its sports.”

The silver medal moves Cyprus up to 63rd place in the 2024 Olympic medal table. Cyprus now sits above much larger countries in the table such as India, Austria, Egypt, Indonesia, and Iran.

Source: Cyprus Mail.

Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged in SA takes time to say ‘Thanks for Caring’

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Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged in SA takes time to say ‘Thanks for Caring’

The amazing work of aged care workers is recognised throughout Australia on Wednesday, August 7, on Aged Care Employee Day (ACED) and the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia’s (GOCSA) Ridleyton Greek Home for the Aged (RGHA) is pausing to recognise and celebrate the hard work and commitment of its aged care employees. 

In its sixth year, ACED is a national day registered with awarenessdays.com. It acknowledges the more than 370,000 people who care for and support around 1.5 million older Australians who receive aged care services.

At RGHA, nurses, personal care workers, chefs, cleaners, gardeners, laundry staff, lifestyle coordinators and administration staff play a vital role in the lives of older people and their families, offering not only medical and physical care but also emotional support and companionship. 

Bill Papazafiropoulos is the Lifestyle Coordinator at RGHA and said he values the impact he can have on the lives of elderly members of the community. 

“Caring for the elderly is a way to honour and give back to those who have shaped our lives. Knowing that my efforts enhance residents’ quality of life, is incredibly motivating,” he said. 

“The best part of caring for the elderly is the meaningful connections I build with them. Witnessing their resilience, hearing their life stories, and providing comfort during their golden years can be incredibly rewarding.” 

Photo: RGHA.

RGHA has called on the Greek and broader South Australian community to show gratitude to those caring for older Australians by saying “Thanks for Caring” this national day. 

“Aged Care Employee Day is more than just a day of celebration. It is a day of recognition, appreciation, and reflection. It is a day to recognise the invaluable contributions of aged care employees, appreciate their dedication and compassion, and reflect on the importance of quality aged care,” Thuy Phan, RGHA Director of Clinical Services, said. 

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all our employees for their hard work and dedication they demonstrate daily.”

Con Dalagiorgos, GOCSA General Manager Community and Corporate Services, added that “aged care employees are not just employees but a vital part of our community, ensuring that our elderly live their twilight years with dignity, care, and respect. We want to take a moment and thank them for their invaluable contributions.”

More than 4.2 million Australians are estimated to be 65 years or older, with the number of Australians over 85 years set to double by 2042. 

Greek aged care homes in Australia win inaugural Excellence Awards

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Greek aged care homes in Australia win inaugural Excellence Awards

The Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has announced the winners of its inaugural Excellence Awards, marking Aged Care Employee Day on August 7, 2024.

Out of 48 finalists, three Greek winners were honoured for their exceptional work and dedication.

In the organisation category, the Greek Orthodox Community Home For The Aged in New South Wales was awarded for ‘Excellence,’ while Fronditha Care in Victoria was awarded for ‘Making a Difference.’

In the individual category, the 2024 ACCPA Excellence Award for ‘Volunteer’ was received by Nickolas Makrynakis from Fronditha Care in Victoria. Nickolas has been a volunteer at Fronditha Care where he has used his musical talents to entertain older residents in the five years since the loss of his wife.

ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson said he is “delighted our inaugural ACCPA Excellence Awards provides another opportunity to thank these everyday heroes for their dedication and service.”

Inquest finds death of Victorian toddler Noah Souvatzis could have been prevented

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Inquest finds death of Victorian toddler Noah Souvatzis could have been prevented

A coronial inquest into the death of 19-month-old Victorian toddler Noah Souvatzis in 2021 has found his death was preventable.

According to ABC News, coroner Katherine Lorenz identified several failings in the lead-up to Noah’s death, including poor record keeping and an inadequate induction for the junior doctor acting as second in charge without proper supervision in an overwhelmed emergency department.

Ms Lorenz also found Noah’s illness was misdiagnosed.

Noah was wrongly discharged from hospital in late December 2021 after falling victim to a high fever and vomiting. He passed away from meningitis two days after he was discharged from the Northeast Health Wangaratta hospital by an unsupervised junior doctor.

This photograph of Noah with his father, Ben Souvatzis, was presented at the coronial inquiry. Photo: Coroners Court of Victoria.

An inquest was filed to investigate the shortcomings and negligence of the medical staff, under the pretence Souvatzis’ death could have been prevented as indicated by the coroner.

The coroner’s recommendations include ways for parents to escalate care, including putting the onus on clinicians to inquire about concerns in case parents are hesitant to speak up.

After the coroners report was handed down Noah’s parents Ben and Steph did not speak to reporters but made a statement through their lawyer in court, thanking the coroner for listening to them after years of not being heard.

Source: ABC News.

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