The management of the National Research Foundation 'Eleftherios K. Venizelos' based at the paternal House-Museum of Eleftherios Venizelos in Halepa, Chania, unanimously decided to establish and operate a Melbourne-based branch, with the aim of studying, researching and promoting the work and national contribution of Eleftherios Venizelos to the wider region of Oceania and Australasia.
Macquarie University has demonstrated its commitment to the promotion of Greek studies through a series of productive meetings held on its campus, which brought together professors and executives, aimed to advance the cause of Greek language and culture.