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Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria Bringing people together through Greek culture, language and community.

Founded in 1897, the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) is one of Australia’s oldest cultural organisations, established to support and represent Greek migrants and their descendants. Today, GCM continues that legacy by promoting Greek language, culture, education, and community life across generations. Through major events such as the Antipodes Festival, Melbourne Greek Film Festival, and Comedy at the Greek, GCM celebrates and shares the richness of Hellenic culture with the wider community. Our educational programs include Greek language schools, VCE support, and adult short courses, fostering learning and cultural continuity. Based at The Greek Centre in Melbourne’s Greek Precinct on Lonsdale Street, GCM also runs a vibrant program of arts, history, and cultural initiatives, provides support for faith and education communities, and works closely with local, state, and national partners to strengthen multicultural dialogue and civic participation. We are proud to serve as a bridge between generations — connecting Greek-Australians, celebrating our shared heritage, and contributing to Victoria’s vibrant multicultural story.

The Greek Film Festival starts tomorrow. 🎬These are the films selling fastest: Best Friends Forever, Saint Paisios, Kapo...
12/10/2026

The Greek Film Festival starts tomorrow. 🎬

These are the films selling fastest: Best Friends Forever, Saint Paisios, Kapodistrias, Female, Eva, Broken Vein, A Spartan Dream, The Birthday Party, Receptions and Hold Onto Me.

Some sessions are already sold out, so don’t leave it to the last minute.

Book now: greekfilmfestival.com.au

With Greek soccer back in the headlines, we’re looking back through the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victor...
12/10/2026

With Greek soccer back in the headlines, we’re looking back through the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria Archives at the important role sport played in the lives of Greek migrants.

For many Greeks arriving in Australia, sport offered something beyond competition. It was an opportunity to connect with others, build friendships and find a sense of belonging in a new country.

In the early years, wrestling was one of the few sports where migrants could participate and find acceptance. But as south European migration grew in the post-war years, soccer became an increasingly important part of migrant life.

At a time when language and cultural barriers could make settling into Australian society difficult, soccer brought people together. Clubs became gathering places, helping migrants maintain connections to their heritage while building new lives in Australia.

Greek migrants didn’t just bring their passion for soccer with them. They helped shape the sport’s growth in Australia, establishing clubs and traditions that continue to influence the game today.

📸 GOCMV Archives.

12/10/2026

🇨🇦 All the way from Canada, Peter Bundic is coming to Australia for the 31st Greek Film Festival!

The lead actor of A Spartan Dream has a special message for Australian audiences ahead of his visit.

Set in Greece, the film follows a Greek-American who travels to his ancestral village in Sparta, where an unexpected adventure involving love, family and a rather ambitious plan to reignite the Peloponnesian War unfolds.

🎬 CATCH A SPARTAN DREAM ON THE BIG SCREEN!

📍 MELBOURNE
• Sat 17 Oct, 4:00pm | Pentridge Cinema
• Tue 20 Oct, 8:15pm | Palace Balwyn
• Wed 21 Oct, 8:30pm | Palace Penny Lane
• Sat 24 Oct, 3:45pm | Palace Como

📍 SYDNEY
• Sat 24 Oct, 4:15pm | Palace Norton Street
• Sun 25 Oct, 8:30pm | Palace Moore Park

📍 BRISBANE
• Sat 7 Nov, 6:30pm | Five Star Cinemas, New Farm

🎟️ Tickets: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

Opening week is here.The 31st Greek Film Festival kicks off Tuesday 13 October with Best Friends Forever in Melbourne, S...
11/10/2026

Opening week is here.

The 31st Greek Film Festival kicks off Tuesday 13 October with Best Friends Forever in Melbourne, Sydney and Hobart. Adelaide joins on Thursday.

With more than 100 sessions this week alone, we’ve got a film for every mood. Find what you’re craving.

Session times and tickets: www.greekfilmfestival.com.au

11/10/2026

Premier Northpak specialises in packaging solutions for businesses, offering a wide range of food packaging, hospitality supplies and custom packaging products.

Thank you to the team at Premier Northpak for being proud sponsors of the 31st Greek Film Festival.

Find out more: https://premiernorthpak.com.au/

10/10/2026

Proud to have Fronditha Care supporting the 31st Greek Film Festival!

Fronditha Care is a not-for-profit aged care organisation providing residential aged care, home care and support services to older Australians, with a strong focus on culturally appropriate care for the Greek community.

Thank you to the team at Fronditha Care for their ongoing support of the Greek Film Festival and the wider Greek community.

Find out more: www.fronditha.org

Opening Night at the Astor is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉If you don’t want to miss out on the wedding fun, we still have a he...
09/10/2026

Opening Night at the Astor is officially SOLD OUT! 🎉

If you don’t want to miss out on the wedding fun, we still have a heap of other Melbourne sessions with seats available!

🎬 BEST FRIENDS FOREVER | TUESDAY 13 OCTOBER

📍 MELBOURNE
• 6:30pm – Palace Balwyn Cinema
• 6:30pm – Palace Cinema Como
• 6:30pm – Palace Westgarth
• 6:45pm – Palace Penny Lane
• 7:00pm – Palace Pentridge

Can’t make Tuesday? There are more screenings throughout the festival, including at Kino, Balwyn and Como in Melbourne!

Don’t miss your chance to catch Best Friends Forever on the big screen. Book your tickets now at greekfilmfestival.com.au!

The 2026 All Nations Cup kicks off this Saturday at Knox City FC, with teams from across Melbourne going head-to-head in...
09/10/2026

The 2026 All Nations Cup kicks off this Saturday at Knox City FC, with teams from across Melbourne going head-to-head in this year’s tournament.

Head down on Sunday to cheer on Team Greece as they take on Chile at 2:30pm!

08/10/2026

HOLD ONTO ME (Κράτα Με) follows Iris as she navigates friendship, family and the return of someone she has learned to live without. Over the course of one summer, familiar relationships begin to shift, and long-held emotions rise to the surface.
A quiet and tender coming-of-age story about the people we hold onto, and those we struggle to let go.
Directed by Myrsini Aristidou. In Greek with English subtitles.

MELB
🗓️ Thu 15 Oct 2026, 8:15pm – Palace Balywn Cinema
🗓️ Sat 17 Oct 2026, 6:00pm – Palace Penny Lane
🗓️ Sun 18 Oct 2026, 1:00pm – Pentridge Cinema
🗓️ Sun 18 Oct 2926, 6:15 – The Kino Cinema
🎟️ Book Now: https://www.greekfilmfestival.com.au/melbourne/films/view/676

SYD
🗓️ Sun 18 Oct 2026, 6:00pm – Palace Norton St
🗓️ Fri 23 Oct 2026, 6:30pm – Palace Moore Park
🎟️ Book Now: https://www.greekfilmfestival.com.au/sydney/films/view/676

ADE
🗓️ Sun 18 Oct 2026, 7:00pm – Palace Nova Prospect
🎟️ Book Now: https://www.greekfilmfestival.com.au/adelaide/films/view/676

Address

168-170 Lonsdale Street, Level 3
South Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61396622722

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