Message from CEO

February 10, 2022

Welcome to the PRONIA website.  As the Chief Executive Officer of PRONIA I feel privileged and proud to be writing this message highlighting PRONIA’s resilient performance and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional services amidst profound challenges and transformative changes. Our vision for creating an inclusive society where people are supported to live their best lives is what we aspire to achieve.  Our brand represents our commitment to quality client service, diversity, empowerment, and innovation in service provision. In 2023, PRONIA serviced 8,130 individuals across its diverse services. Notably, our casework and advocacy services provided critical support to 2,750 vulnerable clients, […]

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Cancelled Fundraising Gala

February 8, 2022

PRONIA Annual Fundraising GALA Cancelled With due regard to the growing concerns around the spread of the COVID-19 virus and keeping the health and safety of PRONIA’s community at large, it is now confirmed that the Annual Fundraising Gala which was scheduled for Friday 18th February has been cancelled. We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused and hope that all concerned understand this decision. Thank you to all our stakeholders and guests who were scheduled to be with us on the night for their support! For event cancellation details please contact the marketing team at: marketing@pronia.com.au

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Now Hiring Community Care Workers

Meet Ilias, a Community Care Worker of PRONIA. Ilias loves his job and the fact that ‘not one day is the same’. He believes that the Greek community in Melbourne has created very strong bonds and he is very proud to contribute to it through his work as a community care worker of PRONIA. PRONIA is hiring Community Care Workers to support older adults to live safely in their own home. Provide home care, personal care, transport and social support. To find out more about the positions available please contact Debbie on hr@pronia.com.au or call (03)9388 9998.

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16 Days of Activism

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝟲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝘄𝗲 ‘𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗’ 25 November is the International Day to End Violence against Women & the world is turning orange to stand against gender-based violence. PRONIA’s staff participated in the launch of the ’16 Days of Activism’ – Orange the World Against Gender Based Violence. We all walked together in the streets of Brunswick in our orange colors sending the message out that we all have a role to play in this, in order to end violence against women now. With orange as a color of solidarity and a bright and optimistic […]

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Message from the CEO

February 7, 2022

Dear friends of PRONIA, It has been almost nine months since the global pandemic outbreak and we recognise we are living in a new COVID-19 normal until such a time as the virus is brought under control. In the meantime we must continue practicing the best prevention measures, including wearing of masks, physical distancing, hand hygiene and staying at home. During this period PRONIA faced a number of challenges however adapted to new ways of operating. Since the first lockdown in March our teams across all our units worked incredibly hard to provide a continuation of essential services for the […]

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Nick Polites

February 1, 2022

Vale, Nick Polites OAM 1927 – 2022 PRONIA was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Nick Polites, a much loved member, volunteer and most importantly co-founder of our organisation. Nick Polites, along with Dr. Spiros Moraitis and George Papadopoulos decided to take action and assist members of our community in the early 70’s and decided to establish the Australian Greek Welfare Society (PRONIA), with the distinct aim of providing support to newly arrived migrants and their families, in overcoming the many challenges associated with settlement, communication and accessing services in a foreign land. After the establishment of PRONIA, […]

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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 supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the “yes” vote in the upcoming referendum to constitutionally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as the First Peoples of Australia and a Voice to parliament.

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