This year was PRONIA’s 24th annual radiothon and we thank you all for your contributions over the two days and the commitment shown to raising funds. A total of $100,565.00 was raised over the two day event with the community showing their support to the organisation. The money raised will go towards strengthening the unfunded community support programs that address key social issues such as family violence and mental health in our community.

Giannis Ploutarhos visited us once again at PRONIA’s offices in Brunswick and spent time with the elderly and the staff talking and entertaining them. “My love for Australian Greeks is genuine and unspeakable. I really admire them” as he told us. The joy and excitement of all present at PRONIA’s offices on Thursday was simply indescribable. The famous singer had time to talk to everyone, take countless selfies and even serve food in the staff canteen. His directness, friendliness, kindness and real interest in the people he met won the impressions from everyone present. Old and new fans experienced very […]

The grand formal reception to mark the foundation of PRONIA 50 years ago, and its contribution to the Greek community, was held at Hyatt Place in Essendon Fields, on Saturday. PRONIA representatives, stakeholders and friends gathered to celebrate half a century of servicing the community. During the evening pioneering founders of the organisation were honoured and PRONIA’s achievements and rich history were celebrated. The evening was graced by the presence of a large number of people, representatives of business and community organisations and many dignitaries including, Federal Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, the Victorian Minister for Multicultural Affairs Ros Spence, Liberal […]

We were delighted to join NUGAS last night in celebrating their annual gala ball as one of the event’s major sponsors. Congratulations to co-president’s Billy & James and the NUGAS committee for hosting a magnificent event and we look forward to a prosperous relationship with NUGAS and the youth community moving forward.  

The two organisations teamed up with PRONIA to provide the most updated information about keeping COVID safe including a demonstration of how to use the RAT tests, to the Greek-speaking elderly of our community. Knowing how to use the RAT test once we have symptoms is very important so we can have access to antiviral medication early and prevent getting seriously ill. This winter we are staying safe and well by following the top three recommendations from the health experts: 1. We wear a mask 2. We get our second booster shot (or 4th dose) 3. We get tested immediately when we have […]

Women’s Health Week is an annual campaign reminding women, girls and gender-diverse people in our community to make their health a priority and build positive health habits for a better quality of life. This year, PRONIA continues to promote @jeanhailes annual Women’s Health Week campaign of events and online activities designed to boost the health and wellbeing of women and gender-diverse people. Follow the week-long campaign for resources and tips on topics from menopause and perimenopause to pelvic health and mental wellbeing.   Day 1: You may be wondering which women’s health checks you need and whether you’re up to date as […]

It was 1st September 1972 that PRONIA was founded, 50 years ago. Boasting an impressive 50-year history that has seen thousands of Greek-Australians getting support and individualised services over the years. PRONIA’s contribution and important role in the development of the Greek-Australian landscape is unquestionably of great significance. Today PRONIA not only continues to serve the community with a wide range of services but remains an invaluable space for the growth and empowerment of the old, the current and the many generations to come. To mark the special occasion, today we celebrated with our Planned Activity Groups and all the staff […]

PRONIA would like to say a huge THANK YOU to all our staff for their hard work and dedication! To all aged care employees across Australia who work tirelessly and help older Australians receive quality care and live their best lives, we wish you a happy and relaxing day! PRONIA’s team of community care workers, admin and management are proud to be working in the aged care sector and dedicated to caring for their community. This day and every day we honour them and with the hashtag #thanksforcaring we show our appreciation and acknowledgment of these quiet achievers and silent heroes who […]

PRONIA has never stopped looking after the needs of women through the decades. Notably, some early AGWS (today’s PRONIA) initiatives directed towards the needs of women include the establishment of a child care centre and before and after school care programs. Other services developed with women’s needs at the forefront included the establishment, after extensive lobbying, of a marital guidance counseling position at the agency in 1981. From 1981-86, the agency ran this program to meet the very specific needs of women and families in the Australian-Greek community. This expanded to counseling and resource sharing programs for single parents who, […]

Ticket sales are now open – 17 𝘚𝘌𝘗𝘛𝘌𝘔𝘉𝘌𝘙 2022 – 𝘏𝘺𝘢𝘵𝘵 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘴 Join us for the community celebration of the year! We are delighted to invite everyone to a celebration of PRONIA’s half a century legacy. With plenty of entertainment for young and old, with great food, dance and many happenings, this is the social event of the Greek-Australian’s community calendar that’s not to be missed! Ticket incudes three course meal, beverages, entertainment featuring live performances from the Flares, comedian George Kapiniaris, and much more! 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 and tickets 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁. To book your seats visit […]