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THE GCM’s PROGRAM CELEBRATING 200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1821 WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

2021 sees Greece and the Greek diaspora celebrating the 200 year anniversary of the War of Independence and the creation of the modern Greek state. To celebrate this event the Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria, with the support of the official Greece21 Committee, has created a year long program of events for your enjoyment.

Το Πρόγραμμα εκδηλώσεων της Κοινότητας για τoν εορτασμό της επετείου των 200 ετών από την Επανάσταση του 1821.

 
 
 
 
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SEMINARS: DID THE GREEK REVOLUTION OF THE 1821 REALLY HAPPEN? 

Professor Vrasidas Karalis, from the University of Sydney, will present an online lecture entitled “Did the Greek Revolution of 1821 really happen? Myths, counter-myths and historical knowledge’, on Thursday 4 March 2021 (7.00pm), as a part of the 2021 Greek History and Culture Seminars series, offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne.

Ο καθηγητής Βρασίδας Καράλης, από το Πανεπιστήμιο του Σίδνεϊ, θα παρουσιάσει μια διαδικτυακή διάλεξη με τίτλο «Συνέβη πραγματικά η Ελληνική Επανάσταση του 1821; Μύθοι, αντι-μύθοι και ιστορική γνώση», την Πέμπτη 4 Μαρτίου 2021, στις 7.00μμ.

 
 
 
 
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GREECE21: THE LONSDALE STREET GREEK MUSIC FESTIVAL

The Lonsdale Street Greek Music Festival is a live musical festival the features some of Melbourne’s best Greek bands and musicians.Taking place in Lonsdale street’s Golden Square carpark this two day event will also be home to Melbourne’s greatest Greek food trucks.

Η Κοινότητα διοργανώνει το Ελληνικό Μουσικό Φεστιβάλ της Οδού Λόνστντεϊλ το Σαββατοκύριακο 20 και 21 Μαρτίου 2021.

 
 
 
 
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MEETING WITH MINISTER HUND ON COVID-19 VACCINE ROLE OUT

The President of the GCM Bill Papastergiadis was invited to a roundtable meeting with Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt and other community leaders around Australia. Also, in the meeting were Acting Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd and Dr Monique Stone, Head of the TGA, which is tasked with assessing the quality of the vaccines.

Ο Πρόεδρος της Κοινότητας προσκλήθηκε σε συνάντηση στρογγυλής τραπέζης με τον Υπουργό Χαντ και άλλους κοινοτικούς παράγοντες από όλη την Αυστραλία. Επίσης, στη συνάντηση συμμετείχε ο Αναπληρωτής Ιατρικός Διευθυντής Καθηγητής Michael Kidd και η Δρ Monique Stone, επικεφαλής της υπηρεσίας TGA, στην οποία ανατέθηκε η αξιολόγηση της ποιότητας των εμβολίων για τον κορωνοϊό.

 
 
 
 
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THE GCM’S LANGUAGE & CULTURE SCHOOLS 

The Greek Community of Melbourne Language Schools provide innovative and high-quality Greek Language and Culture classes for students from Kinder to VCE. Children learn to speak Greek in a fun and engaging environment, through song, dance, crafts and creative drama during the early years, as well as more formal methods as they reach appropriate ages.
Classes commenced in early February.

For more information and to enrol: Greek as a second language - greekcommunity.com.au/gsl

  • Greek as a second language. Classes commence in early February. For more information and to enrol: greekcommunity.com.au/gsl 
    Σχολεία ελληνικών ως δεύτερης γλώσσας. Τα μαθήματα ξεκινούν αρχές Φεβρουαρίου. Για πληροφορίες και εγγραφές: greekcommunity.com.au/gsl 
  • Greek as a primary language. Classes commence in early February. For more information and to enrol: greekcommunity.com.au/gpl 
    Σχολεία ελληνικών ως πρώτης γλώσσας. Τα μαθήματα ξεκινούν αρχές Φεβρουαρίου. Για πληροφορίες και εγγραφές: greekcommunity.com.au/gpl  
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ELA - GREEK LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS 2-4yo

ELA! Come learn Greek with us. Inspired by their smiles and our love of children, we have developed a program whereby young children, 2 – 4 years old, can find an environment to communicate in Greek, socialize with other children, be inspired and stimulated through participation in a  range of wonderful activities and lots and lots of play! Besides, play is the basis of our childhood and joy guides each learning component. ELA, let’s get to know each other! Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. στο Koonara Hall, 7 Balwyn Rd, Bulleen.

ΕΛΑ – Πρόγραμμα για παιδιά 2-4 ετών. 

 
 
 
 
 
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CREATIVE DRAMA AND ARTS CENTRE

Aimed to attract children, adolescents and adults who wish to cultivate their theatrical expression, the centre will provide students of a Greek background an avenue to express their feelings, emotions and character via their participation in theatrical experimentation and performances.

 
 
 
 
 
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ONLINE PROGRAM: GREEK FOR LATE BEGINNERS 10-18 yo

A new online program for late beginners is being offered by the GCΜ. It is aimed at students aged 10-18 who wish to start learning Greek at a beginner’s level. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop their communication skills in Modern Greek and their knowledge and understanding of the Greek language and culture. Classes will be limited to 10 students. New courses are commenced in early February.
Ένα νέο πρόγραμμα που προσφέρεται αποκλειστικά μέσω διαδικτύου και απευθύνεται σε μαθητές ηλικίας 10 -18 ετών.

 
 
 
 
 
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ANCIENT GREEK CLASSES FOR STUDENTS AND ADULTS

Learn Ancient Greek by attending our courses offered in 2021 - For commencement dates and other relevant details on our Ancient Greek classes for Adults click on the links below.
Also, we offer Ancient (Classical) Greek for High School students and VCE students in 2021.

 
 
 
 
 
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MODERN GREEK PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

Learn Modern Greek by attending our courses offered in 2021 and planned according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Πρόγραμμα διδασκαλίας Ελληνικών για ενήλικες.

 
 
 
 
 
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CHECK OUT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL

The GCM YouTube Channel features over 200 uploaded videos forma variety of our live events over recent years. See the full feature concerts of GlykeriaXarouli and Zouganeli at the Antipodes Festival, Tsitsipas visit to the Greek Centre, Live at The Greek performances and a catalogue of our seminar programs.   Check them all out here:  https://www.youtube.com/user/gocmv

 
 
 
 
 
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GCM HELPLINE

The GCM offers a free HELPLINE service from its HQ with the aim of directing community members but in particular Greek citizens accordingly during the CODIV-19 crisis. The service  operates from 9AM to 5PM offering a conduit for all the various programs to be accordingly promoted to the people who will be most in need. Simply call on 03 9662 2722 or via email at info@greekcommunity.com.au.

 
 
 
 
 
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ALPHINGTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

The Greek Community of Melbourne's Alphington Grammar School is located on one convenient and idyllic campus, on the banks of the Darebin Creek in Alphington–just 7km north east of the CBD. Click here for all of the latest school News. | MORE 

 
 
 
 
 
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BOOKS FOR SALE

The GCM has an ever-growing catalogue of interesting publications for sale at its HQ. Check out the latest publications on offer here:  | MORE 

Bιβλία προς πώληση στο γραφείο της Κοινότητας | ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΑ

 
 
 
 
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