Tag: community advocacy

Fiona Douskou, Liberal candidate for Barton

Fiona Douskou Launches Campaign for Barton in 2025 with Strong Liberal Backing

Fiona Douskou, Liberal candidate for Barton, launched her federal election campaign on February 16, 2025, at Manjits Wharf in Sydney. Backed by party heavyweights like Arthur Sinodinos and David Sharma, the Greek-Australian cybersecurity expert and Bayside Councillor is poised to challenge Labor’s hold on the marginal seat with a focus on community, economy, and practical solutions.

Peter Doukas, Con Pagonis, Rita Theophanous, George Lekakis, Eddie Micallef, Mike Zafiropoulos, Voula Messimeri, ECCV CEO Mo Elrafihi, Bill Papastergiadis, Victoria Kyriakopoulos, Theo Theophanous and George Papadopoulos

ECCV’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in Victoria

In addition to the distinguished guests and speeches, the significant Greek presence at ECCV’s 50th Anniversary celebration at Parliament House on Monday, June 3rd, deserves special mention. With special guest George Papadopoulos AM, a co-founder of ECCV, and Voula Messimeri AM as the Master of Ceremonies, the event saw a rich representation of Greek influence. George Papadopoulos, recognized for his pivotal role in multicultural policy development and founding of ECCV, exemplifies the deep ties between the Greek community and ECCV’s mission. Voula Messimeri’s longstanding commitment, as demonstrated through her leadership at the Australian Greek Welfare Organisation (now PRONIA) and her recent Life Membership at ECCV, further underscores the enduring Greek influence within ECCV.