Greek-Australians across the nation are gearing up for the Greek Youth Generator’s (GYG) Greek Youth Summit.
Now don’t let the name of the event fool you, people of all ages are welcome to join in, however convener Dean Kotsianis and the GYG team want to make sure that young people are at the forefront of the event.
“We are yet to see events that showcase young people and their ideas as well as desires and opportunities to engage with their community. We think this idea has merit on a multicultural level more broadly and may even help other communities embrace their younger members. That aside, we feel that we’re making unlikely collaborations and combinations possible,” Mr Kotsianis told
Young Yarraville local Dean Kotsianis has been heavily involved in the Greek youth community for many years.
Now the Melbourne University student in collaboration with Olympia Koziaris, Stella Tzobanakis-Dos Santos has teamed up with street artist Resio, Maribyrnong City Council mayor Michael Clarke and pharmacy owner Maria Stogiannis to bring a burst of colour to Yarraville in the form of an interactive mural.
The mural will be featured on the side of the building at 24 Wembley Avenue in Yarraville where Ms Stogiannis’ pharmacy is situated.
Mr Kotsianis had the project on his mind for a couple of years and with community support, including that of the Western Suburbs Greek Elderly Citizens Club, he has been able to bring his brainchild to life.