LABOR BACKS GREEK VICTORIANS
A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will deliver $5.475 million to back Victoria’s Greek community.
This includes $1.5 million for the Hellenic Museum to support its operations and upgrade its facilities. Housed in the historic former Royal Mint on William Street, it is Australia’s only museum dedicated to Greek art, history and culture.
Labor will also deliver $1.3 million for the Greek Community of Melbourne to support the Antipodes Festival on Lonsdale Street and upgrade their facilities so they are accessible to everyone.
The package will also upgrade Greek Orthodox parishes and community facilities across Victoria, from St Albans to Dandenong, and back the Greek festivals that bring Victorians together every year.
Greek Victorians have helped make this state what it is. They came here, worked hard, raised families and built strong communities. They are proud Victorians and proud Australians.
Labor named Democracy Place, beside Parliament House, to honour Greece’s gift of democracy to the world and the enduring legacy of Hellenism in Victoria.
Language is what ties Greek Victorians to their heritage, their faith and their families. Keeping Greek alive keeps that connection strong for the next generation.
That’s why Labor has made sure any student at any school can study a language for VCE. If your child wants to study Greek at VCE, they can.
Labor is backing Victoria’s Greek community, not just with words, but with action.
A Liberal-One Nation Coalition Government will cut $40 billion in services and divide our communities.
Only Labor will protect Victoria’s Greek community and build its future.
Quotes attributable to Premier Ben Carroll
“Greek Victorians are proud Victorians. They helped build this state, and Labor will always back them.”
“The Hellenic Museum shares Greek art, history and culture with every Victorian. This $1.5 million will support its operations and upgrade its facilities for the next generation.”
Quotes attributable to Labor Member for Oakleigh Steve Dimopoulos
“We named Democracy Place to honour Greece’s gift of democracy to the world. Greek Victorians should be proud of that legacy, and so should every Victorian.”
“This $5.475 million package will keep Greek culture strong for the next generation, from Oakleigh to Geelong.”
Quotes attributable to Labor Member for Bentleigh Nick Staikos
“Our churches and community groups are the heart of Greek life in Victoria. This investment helps keep them open and welcoming for everyone.”
“A Liberal-One Nation Coalition will cut $40 billion in services. Only Labor will stand up for Greek Victorians.”
Quotes attributable to Labor Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region Lee Tarlamis
“Greek Orthodox parishes in Dandenong and across the south-east bring families together every week. Labor is proud to back them.”
“Only Labor will make sure Greek Victorians have the community spaces they need, wherever they live.”
Quotes attributable to Labor Member for Northcote Kat Theophanous
“Greek culture is part of the fabric of Northcote, from our Greek festival to our senior citizens centre. This package keeps it strong.”
“If your child wants to learn Greek at school, they can. That’s what a Labor Government delivers.”
