THI Australia News

The Hellenic Initiative Australia’s One Greece 2017 national philanthropic endeavour has raised more than AU$1.1 million in a spectacular show of support for Greece during successful events in five cities across Australia. More than 1,300 people attended events held over 10 days as part of One Greece 2017, which for the first time brought together […]

The Hellenic Initiative Australia is pleased to host One Greece 2017, a series of events in October 2017 across five major cities aimed at harnessing the strength and resources of the Hellenic diaspora for the benefit of Greece and its people. More than 1,500 business and community leaders are expected to attend the events nationally, with […]

The Hellenic Initiative Australia has provided an A$36,000 grant to fund the Boroume at the Farmer’s Market Program, a dynamic community initiative that saves surplus food from farmers’ markets in Athens for distribution to local charities. The grant was announced in Athens on 27 June 2017, where four volunteers from Melbourne joined the Boroume team collecting produce […]

The Hellenic Initiative Australia hosted the first Brisbane Gala Dinner on Saturday 1 April 2017, raising more than $170,000 to support programs assisting people in need in Greece. More than 350 people attended the event, held under the stunning glass dome of the magnificent Brisbane City Hall, including prominent members of Brisbane’s Greek and business […]

Greek Australians are being encouraged to volunteer in Greece during their next holiday under an initiative launched by The Hellenic Initiative Australia in Sydney this week. Volunteers can spend a few hours or a few weeks helping THI Australia’s charity partner Boroume deliver its innovative food saving programs. From joining teams collecting unsold fruit and […]

31 January 2017 Greece’s innovative online donation platform, Desmos Direct will undergo a major upgrade following a grant from The Hellenic Initiative Australia. The award-winning online giving tool makes it easy and efficient to donate goods and services by automatically matching donations with the needs of welfare organisations that are assisting people in need throughout […]