Cretan Tavern Night November 21

Cretan Tavern Night – POSTPONED

We are excited to announce our first Cretan Night post lockdown! It’s time to dust off those dancing shoes and enjoy a Cretan night out! Join us on Saturday 20th November 2021, at 7 pm at the Pancretan Members Pavillion. Live music by Sifi Tsourdalakis together with Paddy Montgomery, George...

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High Tea Fundraiser

The Pancretan Association will be hosting an Afternoon High Tea Fundraiser on Sunday 11th of July to help raise awareness and much needed support for Ovarian Cancer. Come and indulge in a gourmet High Tea whilst fundraising for this most worthy of causes.  The afternoon will include an educational session,...

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Commemorating Daskalogiannis

The Cretan organisations of Victoria namely the Cretan Brotherhood & the Pancretan Association under the auspices of the Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand and as part of the 2021 Victorian Bicentenary Program, are hosting  a special event to mark the 250th Anniversary since the passing of the Cretan...

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Commemorating Crete In 1821

The Cretan organisations of Victoria namely the Cretan Brotherhood and the Pancretan Association under the auspices of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand and as part of the 2021 Victorian Bicentenary Program, are hosting a special event to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Hellenic Independence and the role...

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King Otto | Film Screening

Join us for a special screening of King Otto a David vs Goliath tale of the Greek National Football Team who, in the summmer of 2004, audiences looked on in disbelief as the Greek National Football Team, a country that had never previously won a single match or even scored...

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Battle of Crete veterans that played VFL

Over 2500 AFL/VFL players served from 1897 until the end of National Service in 1972. Of these men, 22 players from various VFL/AFL football clubs served in Greece and Crete during WW2 and sadly five of those players died on active service. Three in Greece or Crete and the other...

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The Role of the Church During The Battle of Crete 1941-1945

The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand in conjunction with the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and the Pancretan Association of Melbourne are proud to announce the official lecture for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete.  The lecture will be delivered by His Eminence Archbishop of Australia MAKARIOS,...

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Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

The Pancretans are once again hosting a sausage sizzle fundraising stall at Bunnings Warehouse. When: Sunday April 11, 2021 Where: Bunnings Warehouse 606-634 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South. Time: 9am to 4pm. All are welcome.  Drop in and say hello, grab a snag and a drink (vegan options will also be...

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80th Anniversary Battle of Crete Commemorative Luncheon

The Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria and Pancretan Association of Melbourne under the auspices of Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand would like to welcome you to the 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CRETE commemorative luncheon. When: Sunday April 18 Time: 2 pm Where: The Cretan Brotherhood...

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80th Anniversary Battle of Crete Commemorative Dinner Dance

The Pancretan Association of Melbourne and the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria under the auspices of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand invite you to attend the 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CRETE commemorative dinner dance. The Archbishop Makarios of Australia will also be attending. Featuring:...

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