Greeks of Western Australia, the first to be briefed on diaspora network initiative

Younger generation Greek Australians were the first to learn about a diaspora network under “construction” directly from its orchestrator.

The Greek students association at the University of Western Australia was founded recently. Athina Paizis serves as President of the Board Source: GΣΑ

Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy John Chrysoulakis met with committee members of the newly formed Greek Students Association of the University of Western Australia.

The virtual meeting was also attended by consulate general representatives in Perth.

WA's Greek Student association members with Mr Chrysoulakis Source: Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mr Chrysoulakis briefed the youth on the ministry’s ambitious goal of establishing a young diasporans global network.

He made special mention of initiatives relating to Greek language learning, including the app staellinika, as well as recently established university courses taught in English.

Third and fourth generation Greeks are a main target group for the courses, Mr Chrysoulakis stressed, given they are now afforded the opportunity to study at Greek universities, regardless of their level of Greek language skills.

Hosting programs for young Hellenes living abroad were also among the focus areas of the discussion.