Greek Orthodox Community of NSW in Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia | Community organisation

Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

Locality: Lakemba, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9750 0440

Address: 206 - 210 Lakemba St 2195 Lakemba, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.goc.com.au

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24.01.2022 We would like to thank NEOS KOSMOS for highlighting the commitment and hard work of the GOC Welfare team. Please see article in English: THE DIFFICULT JOURNEY HOME Sadly, Mr Kakios was unable to see his brother in time, but he did eventually secure the relevant paperwork ... to travel six months later In March, Greek Australian Spiros Kakios set off to Sydney airport for his journey to Greece. He was especially anxious about this journey as he desperate to reunite with his brother who was gravely ill. To his dismay he was not allowed on board the plane, though he had with him all the necessary documents. And a few hours later Australia closed the borders. He returned to Liberty Tours from where he had bought his ticket to see what could be done. Liberty Tours in Marrickville, Sydney, has always enjoyed assisting a number of local clients with their annual visits home, amongst them several of Greek descent, who of-ten pop in to say hello. Spiros Kakios was one of them. His situation moved the team at the agency to tears. They became even more determined to help him when they found out that his brother had passed away in May. As soon as the borders were reopened for com-passionate travel, Alex Lee from the agency, got to work. Applying for an exemption to travel is no easy task. As Mr Kakios became confused with the consistently changing rules and with a limited command of English, Mr Lee reached out to the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW and asked the assistance of social welfare worker coordinator, Dominique George. Ms George who frequently assists many members of the local Greek commu-nity with language-based struggles, helped Mr Kakios with the online application process, and the composition of the cover letter for the travel exception, and was very happy to receive the final approval documentation. After returning a negative result to the required pre-flight COVID-19 test, Mr Kakios was able to board his flight to Greece at the end of September and he is now safely in the care of his family in Greece. His wife, Mrs Sotiria Kakios, who is still in Australia, is hoping to join him next year, so they can celebrate together their 60th wedding anniversary.

24.01.2022 Our Welfare Service is grateful for the support of 35 hampers from OzHarvest for our giving tables and Community Meals Program. The Community Meals program runs every Tuesday with FREE nutritious cooked meals donated by The Rev Bill Crews Foundation, fresh bread donated by Bakers Delight Oatley, and fresh produce from Woolworths Lakemba and Fruit World, Roselands. From 12pm at the Greek Community Club... (206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba) See more

17.01.2022 The GOC Welfare Service thanks the team Bakers Delight Oatley for their ongoing commitment and support of our Community Meals Program. Fresh Bakers Delight bread is available from the Greek Community Club (206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba) Tuesday 12am and Friday 10:30am.

16.01.2022 The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW says NO to violence against women! If you or someone you know would support or information, contact our bilingual welfare workers on 97408310 or 97406022. All discussions are confidential and governed by the Privacy Act.

15.01.2022 The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW and The Polytechnic Commemoration Committee cordially invites you to attend the celebration of the UPRISING OF THE ATHENS POLYTECHNIC - 17TH NOVEMBER 1973 When: Sunday 22nd November 2020, at 4:00pm Where: Greek Community Club | 206-210 Lakemba Street, Lakemba ... The program will include speeches, recitals of poetry, a wreath laying ceremony. Organisations and individuals wishing to lay a wreath are kindly requested to contact the administrative offices of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW on 02 9740 6022 or via email [email protected] to arrange details. RSVP Essential: Tuesday 17th November 2020 5pm Due to Covid-19 it is mandatory to register for that event - 17 1973 : 22 2020 : 4:00.. : | 206-210 Lakemba Street, Lakemba , . 9740 6022 email [email protected] RSVP : 17 2020 5 Covid-19

09.01.2022 - 17 1973 : 22 2020 : 4:00.. : | 206-210 Lakemba Street, Lakemba , . ... 9740 6022 email [email protected] RSVP : 17 2020 5 Covid-19 See more

05.01.2022 Our Welfare Workers were the voice of our Greek Community at the Canterbury Multicultural Mental Health Roundtable with the Hon Tara Moriarty MLC and Sophie Cotsis MP.

05.01.2022 The GOC Welfare Service thanks Anthony and the team at the Woolworths Store Lakemba for their continuous support of our Community Meals program. Our giving tables are available every Tuesday from 12pm at the Greek Community Club (206-210 Lakemba St, Lakemba)

02.01.2022 It was a pleasure accompanying Craig Maher, our Welfare Volunteer to the Banks Volunteer of the Year Awards Presentation Day with the Hon David Coleman MP. O Craig Maher 2018, , . , , . Craig .

01.01.2022 Our GOC Welfare Service have our giving tables ready to go! We are grateful for The Rev Bill Crews Foundation for assisting us feed the community! #bakersdelight #woolworths