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Newsletter: Census resources, Student Film Festival and more

 

Why the 2026 Census Matters for Greek Australians

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Census night is Tues 11th Aug 

Declare your Greek ancestry. Declare the languages you speak. Make sure your Greek identity is counted

Read how your Census response helps shape future services, supports community advocacy, and why every Greek Australian counts.

 
 

Book Launch: Researching Migration on Indigenous Lands 

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Wed 22 Jul 2026 | 6pm | The Greek Centre

Join us at the Greek Centre on Londsdale Street for the Melbourne launch of Migration on Indigenous Lands: Reflections, Challenges, Pathways, edited by Dr. Andonis Piperoglou and Associate Professor Francesco Ricatti.

 
 

Submissions Open: 14th Student Film Festival

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14th Student Film Festival

Calling all young storytellers! Expressions of Interest are now open for the 14th Greek Student Film Festival, giving primary and secondary students across Victoria the chance to create a short film celebrating the Greek language and have it screened at the closing day of the 31st Greek Film Festival. 

 
 

Registrations Open for Huge September of Soccer 

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13 Sept - 4 Oct 2026 |  Juniors, Youth, Men's, Women's, Masters
The 2026 Greek Community Football Cup is set to become a month-long celebration of football, with the exciting addition of Junior, Youth, and Masters competitions.

For the first time, young footballers will have the chance to compete in their own tournament, proudly represent their clubs, and be part of a growing community tradition. Bringing together Greek clubs and players of all ages, the expanded Cup promises great football, community spirit, and plenty of excitement on and off the pitch.

 
 

Featured in the GCM Bookshop  

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Forty Photographs by Effy Alexakis
Documentary photographer Effy Alexakis selected one photograph from each year since 1982 from her archive to illustrate the evolving Greek-Australian experience. Originally exhibited at the N. Smith Gallery in Sydney in 2022, the collection and this publication offer a visual record of her personal journey and the changing identity of the Greek-Australian community.

 
 

Personal Safety and Self-Defence Seminar

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25 July | The Greek Centre | From $40

Would you know what to do in an uncomfortable or potentially unsafe situation?

Join counsellor, martial arts instructor and author Vickie Simos for a practical seminar exploring personal safety awareness, confidence-building and self-defence techniques for everyday life.

 
 

Save the Date: GCM School Reunion 

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Sat 22 Aug 6:30 pm | Classes of 2015-2025 

The GCM Schools are holding a great big Greek School Reunion Party and are calling out for our past students to come along. Join us for an evening of reminiscing, reuniting and celebrating where life has taken us all. Open to all GCM Schools Graduates (not just VCE).

We're looking forward to a memorable night and look forward to seeing you once again!

 
 

Blue + White Night at The Greek

Date Change: Underage Club Night 

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Fri 18 Sep | 12-16 Years | The Greek Centre | Tickets $25

We're bringing those Greek Summer Club nights to cold and dreary Melbourne for 12-17 year olds!

The inaugural Blue+White Night at The Greek is designed exclusively for young people wanting to experience the energy of a Greek club night. Featuring celebrated club DJs Kosta Nico and Johnny G, the evening will bring together music, dancing and a chance to spend time with friends in a safe and supervised environment in the heart of Melbourne.

This is a strictly alcohol-free event. Ticket includes pizza and soft drinks.

 
 
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