GCM Newsletter ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­
GCM Newsletter ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ ͏ ‌     ­ | webversion | update profile
 
 
 
logo_whatson_500
 
 
arvanitaki-1920-x-1080-px19
 

ELEFTHERIA ARVANITAKI IN MELBOURNE

Famed Greek singer Eleftheria Arvanitaki is bringing her acclaimed show to Melbourne in two landmark events in March:    

FRIDAY 24 MARCH | THE GRECIAN BALL | PARK HYATT

The marquee annual gala ball of the Greek Community will this year feature Arvanitaki and her full show supported by acclaimed Melbourne act Cats and the Canary and the 5 star service that only the Park Hyatt can deliver. Tickets are selling fast so

 
 

SATURDAY 25 MARCH | ELEFTHERIA ARVANITAKI IN CONCERT | ATHENAEUM THEATRE

Catch Arvanitaki in full flight in her only Melbourne theatre show.  New seats have just been release but get in fast to catch what is sure to be one of the shows of the year.

 
 
 
 
 
313186264_5968793046499383_392321001108831868_n

MELBOURNE COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE GREEK CENTRE

Festival  | 29 Mar- 23 Apr | Greek Centre
Get ready to laugh! Melbourne's International Comedy Festival is back at the Greek Centre from March 29th to April 23rd with a stellar international program.  

 
 
 
 
 
alphington_grammar_nationa_day_parade1_540x260

GREEK NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS

National Day  | 18-19 Mar | Lakeside Stadium
The GCM will be well represented at this year's National Day festivities. The GCM will be represented by a student honour guard at the Shrine commemoration on Sat 18 March with the whole student body and Alphington Grammar talking part in the parade which this year will be held at the  Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park on Sunday 19 March.

 
 
 
 
 
2021-08-angela-vee-cropimg_kpouvaroe-lecture

SEMINAR | DISCOVERING GREEK-AUSTRALIAN DIASPORA IN POST-WAR SYDNEY

23 Mar | Greek Centre
Professor George Kouvaros from the University of New South Wales will present a lecture entitled "Diasporic Visibility in Sydney’s Post-War Greek Neighbourhoods" at the Greek Centre on Thursday, March 23rd, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The seminar will be conducted in English and is part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne.

 
 
 
 
 
evangelismos-540-540x303

THE FEAST DAY OF THE HOLY CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF OUR LADY

25 March | Evangelismos Church | East Melbourne

The GCM’s historic “Evangelismos” church, (The Annunciation of Our Lady), celebrates its feast day and the Greek National Day on Sat 25 March. This year, the church service will be followed by a luncheon reception at the nearby Aegean restaurant and all are invited. To book tickets for the lunch please click here: https://t.ly/dWtl 

 
 
 
 
1515101297-005-scoot-floreat-forum-sc-ooh-static_fa
 

Fly in comfort to over 60 destinations including Athens with Scoot!

 
 
 
 
 
sarkos

BOOK LAUNCH: THE HISTORY OF THE GREEK COMMUNITY OF MELBOURNE

26 March | Greek Centre

The book "The Embodiment of a Distant Homeland: the history of the GOCMV from its founding to 1972" will be launched on 26 March 2023, 3 pm at the Mezzanine Level of the Greek Centre, Melbourne. Collaborating partners are the Hellenic Writers' Association of Australia, Greek-Australian Cultural League, and Heliades - Hellenic Women's Network of Victoria.

 
 
 
 
greek schools
 

THE GCM’S LANGUAGE & CULTURE SCHOOLS 

The Greek Community of Melbourne Language Schools provide innovative and high standard Greek Language and Culture classes for students from Kinder to VCE. Children learn to speak Greek in a fun and engaging environment, through songs, 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.

  • Greek as a second language. Classes commence in early February. For more information and to enrol: greekcommunity.com.au/gsl
     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. Για πληροφορίες και εγγραφές: greekcommunity.com.au/gpl
  • Σχολεία λειτουργούν: City, Alphington, Doncaster/Templestowe, Bentleigh, South Morang, Toorak/Windsor, Narre Warren, Mathesi - Vermont South

Please follow us on Facebook for regular updates on our Schools' Activities www.facebook.com/gcmschool

 
 
 
 
ELA
 

ELA - GREEK PLAYGROUP & LANGUAGE PROGRAM FOR TODDLERS 18m-4yo

Join us at ELA and learn Greek in a fun and interactive way! Our program is specially designed for children aged 18 months to 4 years old, providing an environment where they can communicate in Greek, socialize with other children, and engage in a range of stimulating activities. At ELA, we believe that play is an integral part of childhood and that learning should be a joyful experience.

- Mondays 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. at Huntingdale Hall, Germain St, Oakleigh South
- Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. at Mill Park Community Centre, 11 Mill Park Dr
- Thursdays 10:00 – 11:15 a.m. at Koonara Hall, 7 Balwyn Rd, Bulleen.

ΕΛΑ – Πρόγραμμα για παιδιά 18 μηνών - 4 ετών.

 
 
 
 
 
%ce%b5%ce%bb%ce%ac%cf%84%ce%b5-%ce%bd%ce%b1-%cf%87%ce%bf%cf%81%ce%ad%cf%88%ce%bf%cf%85%ce%bc%ce%b5

GREEK DANCE SEMINAR FOR TEACHERS

Sat 1 Apr  |  Greek Centre
The Schools of Language and Culture of the Greek Community of Melbourne are hosting a seminar, which is designed for teachers, dance instructors, and anyone who works with children and are interested in utilising Greek dance and movement for the  development of their students.

 
 
 
 
 
theatre-logotype_opt

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.

 
 
 
 
 
online classes

GREEK FOR LATE BEGINNERS 10-18yo | ONLINE

An innovative 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 commencing in early February.

Ένα νέο πρόγραμμα που προσφέρεται αποκλειστικά μέσω διαδικτύου και απευθύνεται σε μαθητές ηλικίας 10 -18 ετών.

 
 
 
 
 
ancient greek

ANCIENT GREEK CLASSES

Learn Ancient Greek by attending our courses offered in 2023 - 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 2023.

 
 
 
 
 
thumbnail

MODERN GREEK PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

Learn Modern Greek by attending our courses offered in 2023 and planned according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Πρόγραμμα διδασκαλίας Ελληνικών για ενήλικες.

 
 
 
 
 

While you are here, check out...

 
 
 
 
 
GF_ANT1PACIFIC

ANTIPODES 2023 ON ANTENNA PACIFIC

Antipodes 2023 was featured nationwide on Antenna Pacific, the leading Greek TV channel in Australia! Antenna Pacific broadcasts Greece’s favorite Greek series and entertainment shows, the best Greek soccer games Live and Live news from Athens. Enjoy the Antipodes 2023 dedicated special show at https://youtu.be/_uyKNkhsNl4

 
 
 
 
 
gcm-bookshop-1

GCM BOOKSHOP IS ONLINE

The bookshop of the GCM is now online. Visit our website (click on the button below) and explore a large number of books we offer. The books can be posted to you or they can be collected from our head office.

 
 
 
 
 
gcm-bookshop-1

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

 
 
 
 
 
alphington-grammar_logo

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 

 
 
 
 
GCM Logo Strip