A new program begun at PRONIA’s daily Planned Activity Groups (or PAGS for sort) in four suburbs of Melbourne: Music Therapy with the renowned musician from our community, Anthi Sidiropoulos. Anthi, is not only an awarded and highly acclaimed musician but a certified music therapist as well. She will run the music therapy program for two months in all the day centres that PRONIA runs in Balwyn, Clarinda, Sunshine and Brunswick. In Brunswick yesterday, all participants had a ball, dancing and singing to popular Greek songs from all eras and locals of Greece as Anthi’s music filled the room with […]

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗔𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲? 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝟭𝟬 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 “Are You Safe At Home? is an awareness-raising initiative that is now in its fourth year, with this 10th of May the third annual Are You Safe At Home? Day. I am incredibly proud of the initiative, and each year I am heartened to see the passion and commitment from communities across Australia to get involved. To me, it really highlights the recognition from so many that addressing family violence is everybody’s responsibility. We know that many people experiencing family violence will never contact the police. It’s often the people […]

A national initiative since 2020 for Family Violence awareness , it is designed to break down fear and stigma providing clear information on: – What to look out for – What supports are available – How to start a conversation We all have a role in recognising and responding to family violence, wherever we live, work and play. Visit: https://areyousafeathome.org.au for more information and tools about how to start the conversation

Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held in May each year. It provides an opportunity for the Australian public and health professionals to start a conversation about heart health and take positive steps to reduce their heart disease risk. This Heart Week, we’re encouraging everyday Australians to never miss a beat by speaking to their GP about a Heart Health Check. To complement this, we’re urging health professionals to engage their patients about heart health and use the Aus CVD Risk calculator during their next Heart Health Check. Heart Foundation For more information and support visit: www.heartfoundation.org.au

Remember & honour those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. This Domestic Violence Remembrance Day on 1 May 2024, come together with Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre and communities throughout Australia to light a candle and honour the memory of those lost as a result of domestic or family violence. Domestic and family violence affects people from all walks of life and includes many forms of abuse and violence that are not always physical. The Safe Steps Candlelight Vigil is a call to action to speak up, lift the veil of silence that surrounds domestic and […]

𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐨! 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧! During the week, a fantastic group of young chefs transformed the kitchen into a taste of Sicily! Laughter filled the air as they worked together to create delicious dishes from this vibrant region. Beyond the incredible food, the night was about celebrating the joy of cooking and exploring the needs of the youth. We saw a fantastic mix of ages, all eager to learn and share their passion for Sicilian cuisine. From fresh donuts to flavorful scacciata, the energy was contagious! Everyone enjoyed the fruits (or should we say […]

We are proud of all of us who are far from our homeland Greece with harmony, one soul and national unity we keep the Greek spirit alive. Long live March 25th

Excerpt from the autumn edition of the Golden Years magazine from Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria regarding our “Stronger Together” Dementia Support Services program Don’t forget to read through the rest of the e-magazine as it showcases valuable information about Aged Care services and programs for the multicultural communities