The Pancretan Association of Melbourne – Australia was created from the unification of the three historical organisations from Melbourne. Namely the Cretan League of Victoria established in 1968, Rethimnian Association of Melbourne – Australia “ARKADI” established in 1972 and the Pancretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria established in 1977. The aims and objectives of the Pancretan Associatio
n was to bring together the Hellenes of Cretan descent who over 40 years ago arrived in Australia as migrants and to promote, educate and enhance new Generations of the Cretan values, traditions and ideals through our social, philanthropic, educational and recreational activities. The Pancretan Youth Committee was formed in 1976 of second Generation Greek Australians of Cretan background. Their purpose was to bring young people of similar background together to celebrate their Hellenic identity and Cretan Ancestry. Since then many committees have continued the tradition organising many events and functions, each one writing great chapters in the Youth Club's history books. It should be noted that our Youth Club is a founding member of the Cretan Youth of Australia & New Zealand. Our Youth Committee today is made up of a great group of vibrant individuals willing to serve the Pancretan Association of Melbourne - Australia with great pride and passion. Some of our proudest achievements have been organising trips to motherland Greece, Dance Group performances at community festivals and events, Social Events, Dinner Dances, Snow Trips, participating in the Cretan Federation Conventions, Cultural and Educational activities.
