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
March 2025
2 March – Golf Day, The Eastern Golf Club in Yerring /Winery/Chocolaterie visit
April 2025
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
August 2025
31 August – Kastellorizian Historical and Cultural Exhibition at the clubrooms, followed by afternoon tea with traditional Kastellorizian sweets
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
October 2025
11 October – Gala Ball, our flagship event at the Park Hyatt. Limited tickets will go on sale from May 2025 so get in quickly. The weekend of 10-12 October will be full of events for our interstate guests. Suggested accommodation and event details coming in early 2025.
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!