Charitable Purposes

The charitable purposes of the Kastellorizian Association of Victoria Inc. are:

  1. To provide relief activities for and on behalf of those of Kastellorizian descent or those who are partnered to a person of Kastellorizian descent. To render them relief, welfare and community services, material and financial and other aid; and
  2. To assist those of Kastellorizian descent or those who are married to a person of Kastellorizian descent to access economic, social and cultural resources by rendering assistance, social counselling, welfare and community services, or acting as an advocate for them.

In fulfilling its primary charitable purposes, the Association will:

  1. Engage in community education and other activities that aim to promote the well-being of those of Kastellorizian descent or those who are partnered to a person of Kastellorizian descent;
  2. Promote among Kastellorizians and their descendants in Victoria the cultural heritage of Kastellorizo and its integration in the multicultural society of the Australian community;
  3. Promote social interaction between its members by organising social functions;
  4. Promote cultural activities by organising lectures, exhibitions, recitals, musical evenings and other social activities;
  5. Promote a healthy lifestyle among its members by providing sporting and game facilities and encourage members to participate;
  6. Promote academic and or sporting excellence by awarding prizes and scholarships;
  7. Publish a newsletter with news and information about and for Kastellorizians;
  8. Celebrate in an appropriate manner on or about 26th January in each year “Australia Day” and on or about the 21st May in each year the feast of St Constantine and St Helen, Patron Saints of Kastellorizo;
  9. Work in close cooperation with
    • The Kastellorizian Council of Australia and other Kastellorizian State Associations in Australia
    • any other society, community or association having the same charitable purposes; and
    • other affiliated organisations that cater for special groups within the Association and the wider Kastellorizian Community of Victoria (helping to establish or support such organisations)
  10. Raise funds to facilitate the relief activities for and on behalf of those of Kastellorizian descent or those who are partnered to a person of Kastellorizian descent; and
  11. Maintain facilities for the purpose of furthering the charitable purposes set out above.