Australian Greek Welfare Society, AGWS – the early years – Paper delivered to Greek Community to Melbourne 29 August 2024 (Source: Neos Kosmos)
Eugenia Mitrakas OAM recently presented at the Greek Centre on the period 1968 to 1973 regarding the development of the Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS). In this historical reflection, Eugenia Mitrakas OAM explores the formative years of the Australian Greek Welfare Society, tracing its origins in the late 1960s and the challenges faced in establishing vital community support services. Her account highlights the role of leadership, unity, and advocacy in shaping one of Melbourne’s most important welfare organisations
