Events
The KAV holds numerous events in person and online throughout the calendar year, with the primary goals of fundraising and awareness-raising, advancing education, and looking after the welfare our community.
In-person events
Events such as the annual Kastellorizian of the Year Award and our St Constantine and Helens Day celebration, raise funds and awareness for community groups in Australia and Kastellorizo, while bringing the Kastellorizian community together in Victoria. Our Seniors group holds events on the first Wednesday of every month, with the goal of facilitating social interaction for seniors in the community (travel and dining expenses are subsidised by the KAV, while our welfare officer regularly checks in on those attending and those not attending).
Online events
Our free, monthly ‘Kazzie Connect’ sessions on Zoom are part of our philanthropic goal to advance education within our community, while ahelping us stay connected in a time of social distancing. These events feature experts and honourable guest speakers within the Kastellorizian-Victorian community, speaking on diverse topics. For more information on past events (which you can view online), click here. We also keep our newsletter subscribers up-to-date on other relevant online events happening in the Kastellorizian and Greek community; sign up to our newsletter to stay updated.
Upcoming Centenary Events 2025
February 2025
1 February – The 2025 Kick-off Event, Cocktail Party at the clubrooms
22-23 February – Antipodes Festival, visit the stall showcasing the KAV and its wares
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March 2025
2 March – Golf Day, The Eastern Golf Club in Yerring /Winery/Chocolaterie visit
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April 2025
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May 2025
18 May – St Konstantine and Helen celebration, church service, followed by a luncheon with performances by the Kazzie Choir and the Kazzie Kids’ Dancing Group
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August 2025
31 August – Kastellorizian Historical and Cultural Exhibition at the clubrooms, followed by afternoon tea with traditional Kastellorizian sweets
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September 2025
7-21 September – Centenary Tour of Kastellorizo, organised by Luxe Sailing, tour leader Anastasis Kokkinos
18 September – Seminar at the annual Greek History & Culture Series, Greek Community of Melbourne, speaker Florence Livery: Stardust: The Golden Years of the Castellorizian Ladies Society
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October 2025
Friday 10 October
- Michele Kiosoglous and Phillippa Adgemis invite you to the launch of their latest book, Polymnia and Yiorgos 7pm at 250 Dorcas Street South Melbourn. RSVP June 30th. This is a free event. Register your attendance: Click here
Saturday 11th October
- 10.30 Brunch Operator 25 user pays
- 12 noon Hellenic Museum – Rituals: Gifts for the Gods – a special exhibition of Kastellorizian. Traditional dress as a generous acknowledgement of our centenary from the Hellenic Museum.
- Centenary Gala Dinner, 6pm at the Park Hyatt Melbourne, Book tickets here: 100thKastellorizianGalaDinner
Sunday 12th October
- Saint Eustathios Greek Orthodox Church 221 Dorcas St., South Melbourne. Concludes at approx. 11-11:30am
- 12 noon – Lunch Kastellorizian Association of Victoria 250 Dorcas St. South Melbourne
- 1:30pm – Lecture after lunch – if there are adequate numbers Florence Livery repeats her Greek Community lecture. The Stardust Club. Afternoon tea provided. This is a free event. Dinner for those remaining, somewhere in South Melbourne (user pays).
To RSVP to any or all of these events please by August 15th: Click here
Further information:
Park Hyatt Melbourne is delighted to extend a discounted rate for anyone interested in overnight accommodation. A 10% discount is available by calling 13 12 34 and quote the code “Events Exclusive” when talking to reservations or use the code EVENT if booking online. Or take the Elevator Home Package which includes accommodation in a King Room, access to wellness facilities including pool, spa and saunas and hot breakfast for two in the hotel restaurant when you book the Hyatt daily rate. Subject to availability and not combinable with any other rates.
Other places to go while you are visiting Melbourne:
- National Gallery of Victoria 180 St Kilda Rd – no charge ngv.vic.gov.au
- Walk the Gardens
- Melbourne Immigration museum
- ACMI – free and other free museums
- The Ian Potter Centre
- The National Opal Collection
- Koorie Heritage Trust
If you have a car – Metartworld – https://www.metartworld.com.au
155 Boundary Street Port Melbourne – tickets can be booked.
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November 2025
November – Possible Street Naming Party TBC
23 November – Family Christmas Party, Phoenix Park
Mark these dates into your calendar. Join us to make 2025 a year to remember!