PRONIA feels honoured to be part of the Greek Community of Melbourne’s efforts to raise funds for the Greek volunteer firefighters. Along with all the members of the Australian-Greek community, PRONIA was shocked by the devastating fires during the Greek summer. In particular, we spare a thought for the brave volunteer firefighters who with sacrifice and dedication, confront danger protecting the lives and properties of the Greek people. A coalition of Greek community and media organisations have united to raise funds for the Hellenic Volunteer Firefighters (HVFA). PRONIA has kindly donated the amount of $5,000 in contribution to their tireless […]

Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) co-founder and Hon. Life Member Dr Spiro Moraitis passed away on Thursday 7th, September at the age of 90. Dr. Moraitis, together with George Papadopoulos and Nick Polites, founded the AGWS (known today as PRONIA) in 1972. The purpose of AGWS was to vigorously assert the rights of immigrants and their children, with an emphasis on improving services in the fields of education, health, social welfare, childcare and the preservation of the Greek language. Dr. Moraitis left an indelible impact on the Australian Greek community, a lasting legacy that will continue to support future members […]

PRONIA’s staff enjoyed High Tea and discussion about the importance of women’s mental and physical well-being. From 4 to 8 September we are celebrating Womens Health Week and asking you to put your most important asset first – your health!

We were excited to join @nugasvic last Friday evening in celebrating their annual gala ball as a major event sponsor for a second consecutive year. Congratulations to Billy, Marissa and the NUGAS committee for hosting another successful event and we look forward to working collaboratively in supporting and connecting with our youth community moving forward #nugasvic #nugasgalaball2023 #proniamelbourne

The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne, Mr. Bill Papastergiadis and the President of the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia were delighted to host members from PRONIA and Fronditha Care at the Greek Centre in Melbourne. In a wonderful event hosted by the Greek Community of Melbourne and the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia, a Gala fundraising ball was organised in order to support these two important Hellenic organisations. Marinis Pirpiris praised both organisations for their dedication to innovations and continuous improvement in their services. Ms. Elpis Korosidis, President of the Board and Ms. Tina Douvos Stathopoulos, CEO of […]

PRONIA’s CEO, Ms Tina Douvos Stathopoulos, joined more than 80 multicultural and multifaith leaders to launch ECCV’s Victorian Multicultural Voices for ‘Yes’ campaign on Tuesday at the Parliament House. Everyone agreed that the launch of the campaign is a testament to the power of our diverse communities to unite and push Australia towards a fairer, more inclusive future. PRONIA has had a long, proud history in advocating for social justice, equality of opportunity for individuals and communities, with the aim of helping to create a stronger, cohesive and inclusive society for all Australians. It is within this spirit that PRONIA […]

A shout-out to all our front-line staff who support our elderly in their homes and in the community. We thank you for your compassion, professionalism and ongoing commitment. We continue to celebrate our hardworking and dedicated Aged care employees. Let’s recognise and appreciate the unwavering commitment and empathy of our aged care staff in positively impacting the lives of the older members of our community. #thankyouforcaring #ThanksforCaring #proniamelbourne #agedcareemployeeday #celebrating #agedcareemployees #thankyou

“Stronger Together”, PRONIA’s new dementia support services programme, was successfully launched in Hobart on Sunday 30th July with enthusiastic participation and warm hospitality by members of the local Greek community. We are proud to be working with the Greek Community of Tasmania to deliver this programme, and we appreciate the effort and hard work of everyone involved. “Stronger Together” aims to improve respite care for Greek-speaking individuals at early stages of dementia and their carers. Our sincere thanks to our guest speakers, John Xintavelonis, a well-loved actor, performer, and entertainer, who spoke about his personal experience as a carer, and […]

PRONIA was delighted to deliver its second youth activity, a Spanish-inspired cooking class. The class hosted youth aged 18-29 and aimed to promote social connection in a team-building environment to develop practical skills in the kitchen. The night, however, highlighted so much more. The diverse group of participants, with a significant increase in male participation, demonstrated the importance of breaking down traditional gender role stereotypes, namely women’s roles in the kitchen, and recognised cooking and food literacy to be valuable life skills for all people despite their gender. Exploring flavours of Spain were three passionate teams who worked collaboratively to […]

PRONIA’s Annual Fundraising Gala, held on Friday, June 23rd, 2023, was an overwhelming success, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the attendees for their incredible support. The evening was a magical blend of elegance and generosity, with inspiring performances and a shared commitment to PRONIA’s mission. Thanks to the immense generosity of our community, the Gala raised significant funds, empowering us to make a lasting impact in the lives of those we serve. We express our deepest appreciation to everyone who made the event a resounding triumph. #gala #gala2023 #fundraiser #fundraising #support #community #communityservices #services #annualfundraiser