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What’s On in 2026: Lefkadian Brotherhood Highlights

By lefkadianbrotherhood on March 21, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Welcome to 2026

We are pleased to share an exciting and varied calendar of events for the year ahead, designed to appeal to members of all ages and interests.

Celebrating Lafcadio Hearn – October 2026

A major highlight for the year will be a significant celebration of the life and works of Lafcadio Hearn, delivered through a series of educational and cultural events in October 2026. These events will be presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan, and we are honoured to be hosting Lafcadio Hearn’s grandson, who will travel to Melbourne specifically to attend these functions. Further details will be announced in due course.

Launch of the Lefkadian Youth Organisation

One of the most exciting developments entering 2026 is the official establishment of the Lefkadian Youth Organisation. This initiative is driven by a dynamic group of young Lefkadians eager to connect with their heritage through social, cultural, and community‑focused events tailored to those aged 18–35.

We encourage all members to support this initiative and to follow the Lefkadian Youth Instagram page @lefkadianyouth for regular updates.

Supporting Greek Youth & Education

As part of our commitment to youth engagement, the Lefkadian Brotherhood is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the Melbourne University Greek Association Ball, taking place on 17 April 2026.
The Melbourne University Greek Association was the first Greek university association established in Australia, founded in the early 1960s. Today, three proud Lefkadians serve on its committee, including two Co‑Presidents.

International Women’s Day Fundraiser

Our International Women’s Day Luncheon was also held as a fundraising event, with proceeds supporting essential upgrade works at the Monastery of Saint Nicholas in Athani. We thank all those who attended and contributed to this important cause.

Calendar of Events – 2026

Monthly Family Lunch

When: First Sunday of every month
Cost: $30 per person
Bookings:
Due to overwhelming demand, bookings are available to members only and must be confirmed by the Wednesday prior to each event.
📞 Alex: 0409 531 089

28 March – Tavern Night (SOLD OUT)

Live music by Rythmos Band at Lefkada House
Cost: $75 adults | $50 children under 12
Includes food, beer, wine and soft drinks
📞 Tina: 0400 178 884

3 May – Mother’s Day Lunch

Venue: Lefkada House
Bookings essential – please contact a committee member.

17 May – Private Screening of Kapodistrias

Venue: Palace Cinemas Coburg
An advance screening of Kapodistrias – The Governor.
🎟️ Bookings are online only.

23 May – Eptanesian Function

Details to be advised.

1 June – Doxologia for Panagia Faneromeni

Location: Parish of the Presentation of Our Lord
23–29 Victoria Street, Coburg
Followed by light refreshments at Lefkada House.
Free entry

20 June – Lefkadian Comedy Night

Venue: Lefkada House
Cost: $50 per person (includes finger food)
Drinks available at bar prices.

October – Lafcadio Hearn Commemorative Events

A series of events honouring the life and legacy of Lafcadio Hearn.
Details to be announced.

Memberships

Annual membership fees of $20 are now due.

Payment options:

Direct Debit (EFT)
Credit Card
In person at any Brotherhood function

EFT Details:
BSB: 013 381
Account Number: 301 244 121

Please email EFT payment details to the Secretary:
📧 George Konidaris – george.konidaris.lb@gmail.com
(include your name and payment amount)

For credit card payments, please follow this link

New membership forms are available online or at any event.

Volunteers

We warmly welcome volunteers for our events and activities. If you are able to assist or contribute a particular skill or service, please contact a committee member.

Hall Hire

Available to members only.
If you are looking for a modern and well‑equipped function venue, please contact us. Full details are available on our website.

Stay Connected

Facebook: Lefkadian Brotherhood (Lefcada)
Instagram: @lefkadian_brotherhood_lefcada

We thank all our volunteers, patrons, and supporters. With your continued involvement, the Lefkadian Brotherhood will continue to grow and flourish.

We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Lefkadian Brotherhood Committee

Private Screening: Kapodistrias – The Governor

By lefkadianbrotherhood on March 21, 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Private Screening: Kapodistrias – The Governor

Join the Lefkadian Brotherhood for a special private cinema evening celebrating history, culture and community with an exclusive screening of Kapodistrias – The Governor.

This thoughtfully produced film explores the life and legacy of Ioannis Kapodistrias, offering a compelling portrayal of leadership, sacrifice and nation‑building. The evening is designed as a relaxed and social occasion for members, families and friends to come together and enjoy a shared cultural experience.

📅 Event Details

Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026

Venue: Palace Cinemas Pentridge

Address: 1 Champ Street, Coburg

Schedule:

5.00 pm – Pre‑drinks and arrival
6.00 pm – Movie screening commences

🎟️ Tickets

Price: $45 per person

Your ticket includes:

A welcome drink on arrival
Popcorn
Ice‑cream
Water

Bookings: Online booking only

👉 http://www.trybooking.com/DKPYO

🎬 About the Evening

This private screening has been arranged exclusively for the Lefkadian Brotherhood and supporters, providing a comfortable cinema setting to enjoy the film together, followed by informal conversation before the screening.

Whether you are familiar with the story of Kapodistrias or discovering it for the first time, this event promises an engaging and memorable night out in a welcoming atmosphere.

We look forward to welcoming you for an evening of film, fellowship and shared heritage.

Lefkadian Brotherhood

Retro @ the Lefkadian – POSTONED!

By lefkadianbrotherhood on September 22, 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

🕺 Retro Rewind at The Lefkadian

🎶 Retro Night Postponed 🎶

Dear friends of The Lefkadian Brotherhood,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ll be postponing Retro Night to a later date. We know many of you were looking forward to an evening of classic hits, good vibes, and great company—and we promise it’ll be worth the wait!

Stay tuned for the new date announcement, and thank you for your understanding and continued support.

If you’ve already purchased tickets, please reach out to Tina for refunds or any questions on 0400 197 884.

In the meantime, keep those dancing shoes ready! 💃🕺
— The Lefkadian Team

New Logo Design by Stephanie Dellaportas

By lefkadianbrotherhood on July 28, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The Bortherhood is thrilled to present its new and magnificent logo to kick off our Lefkadian Brotherhood’s 80th anniversary Celebrations.

This is how Stephanie from Stephanie Dellaportas Designs describes her design in her own words:

“The design is inspired by Lefkada’s rich history, landscape and the Lefkadian- Victorian connection.

Representing the many myths Lefkada is related to is the ancient bust, crowned by Lefkada and Victoria.

The crown symbolises the importance of this connection, encompassed and united by the brotherhood, shown by the olive branch meaning peace and friendship. The background contrast of the white and blue hues represents the beautiful landscape Lefkada is known for – the white colour of the cape’s rocks against the mesmerising Ionian blue waters.”

Restroom Upgrade at the Lefkadian Hall – UPDATE

By lefkadianbrotherhood on April 5, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Our bathroom renovations at the Lefkadian hall are now completed.

We again thank all generous Lefkadians and others who made this possible (listed below).

The Committe looks forward to seeing you all at our next event.

The Brotherhood has raised the following donations and thanks all donors for their generosity and support:

$5,000 Kathy Katapodis
$1,000 (name withheld on request)
$1,000 Popi Kavadias
$1,000 Fantina Konidaris
$1,000 (names withheld on request)
$100 Angela Benias
$820 (Donation from a table from the Mother’s Day Luncheon – names withheld on request)
$1,470 raised through donations at the funeral of the late George Korfiatis. We thank Arthur Korfiatis and family for this generous gesture and support during this dfficult time
$13,000 Lefcadian Cultural Association (now a deregistered Incorporated Association)
$1000 Nick Ahimastos (received at 2022 AGM)
$1000 Chris Katos (received at 2022 AGM)

Total Donations Raised to date $26,390

Donations above $500 will be recorded in the Donors, Benefactors and Great Benefactors Special Register of the Brotherhood.

The Brotherhood has also received “in kind” donations from the following:

Chris Kavadas – CK Painting (painting)
Anonymous donations of services and materials (including installation and supply of new windows and hand dryers)
The Committee (consulting services & labour)
Victorian Bluestone Quarries (the Late Anthony Skliros Family) (Bathroom benchtops)
Ascot Building (project management and consulting services)

Total “In Kind” Donations exceeding $10,000

We again wish to thank:

all volunteers and sponsors of the Lefcadian Brotherhood
everyone for attending and supporting our functions and events especially during the Covid-19 pandemic
Victorian State Government for providing a grant of $45,000 under the Multicultural Communities Infrastructure Fund.

Updated 15/4/22

EVENT CANCELLED – Annual Picnic at the Holy Church Panagia Kamariani, Red Hill on 23 January 2022

By lefkadianbrotherhood on January 5, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Due to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia cancelling all events due to high numbers of Covid 19 present in the community, the Annual Picnic cannot proceed at the Holy Church at Red Hill and has been cancelled.

The Annual Lefcadian Brotherhood picnic will take place at the Holy Church of Panagia Kamariani, 135 Arthur Seat Rd, Red Hill on Sunday 23 January 2022.

There will be a petting zoo and other games for children.

The Brotherhood is organising transport for those who prefer to be driven to Red Hill. The bus will be departing from the Brotherhood Hall (Lefkaditiko Spiti) at 8am and tickets are $20 with scheduled stops along the way.

For further information or to reserve a seat on the bus, contact Alexandra Daglas (president) by 15 January, on mobile: 0409 531 089 or a Committee member whose contact details can be found at this tab to book a seat.

Angelos Sikelianos – 70 Years in Memoriam

By lefkadianbrotherhood on June 2, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

70 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ ΣΙΚΕΛΙΑΝΟΣ- ΑΦΙΕΡΩΜΑ

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the death of the poet ANGELOS SIKELIANOS, the Cultural Center of the Municipality of Lefkada is organizing a photographic exhibition and photographic projection of the artist – photographer Theodoros Papatrechas. The exhibition will take place in the art gallery “Theodoros Stamos”, in Marka Square, from 13 to 22 June 2021.

The dilogy “Skelianos – 70 Years”, is a photographic essay, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the death of the leading Greek poet. The photographic narrative includes images of the poet’s birthplace, framed by his lyrics and presented under the tones of the music of Nikos Skalkotas and Dionysios Klypsas, from Orpheus’s Mandolinata and under the direction of Kostantinos Tsintza.

The photographic lens of Theodoros Papatrechas, captures a refined reality to keep concentrated the distillate of another hidden innocence, endowed with poetic sensitivity and disarming simplicity. It is the same touching austerity of its people, which the poet saw from the balcony of his house in the old town. Where the perishableness of humble materials is deposed by its weight and goes back to pure poetry. The poetic image rewards the poetry of speech. An old rusty latch, a thousand-year-old wooden door, a wall, two stairs, decorate with improvised pots, may be the very soul of Lefkada.

The artist approaches them in awe and captures them with his lens, as priceless treasures. In his heart the lyrics of Sikelianos and in his eyes his city. The result is a trilogy with photographic narration with lyrics and music, capable of traveling us to a different Lefkada. In Lefkada that those who love carry forever in them…

Thodoris Papatrechas studied photography at Istituto Europeo Di Designin Rome. He has traveled and lived in different cities (Milan, Rome, Budapest, Athens), from where he received artistic influences, was inspired and experimented; in recent years he lives and works in Lefkada.

Below are the links to 2 youtube videos which will be displayed in the exhibition.

Further reading: – Neos Kosmos article, Ο Άγγελος Σικελιανός και η Δελφική Ιδέα

Restroom Upgrade at the Lefkadian Hall

By lefkadianbrotherhood on May 27, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The Brotherhood is pleased to announce that it has received a State Government Grant of $45,000 towards upgrading and renovating the ground floor toilets and restrooms at our Lefkadian Hall in Coburg.

The grant is a dollar for dollar grant which means the Brotherhood must also raise $45,000 towards the upgrade works by way of funds and work in kind in accordance with the Government Grant guidelines.

Anyone who wishes to donate to the Lefcadian Brotherhood Restroom Upgrade Donation Fund or wishes to provide voluntary services in kind, such as painting, plastering, electrical, plumbing and tiling is asked to contact a committee member.

Anticipated completion of the renovation works is January 2022

To date, the Brotherhood has raised the following donations and we give special thanks for their generosity and support:

$5,000 (Kathy Katapodis)
$1,000 (name withheld on request)
$1,000 (Popi Kavadias)
$1,000 (Fantina Konidaris)
$1,000 (names withheld on request)
$100 (Angela Benias)
$820 (Donation from a table from the Mother’s Day Luncheon – names withheld on request)
$1,470 raised through donations at the funeral of the late George Korfiatis. We thank Arthur Korfiatis and family for this generous gesture and support during this dfficult time
$13,000 Lefcadian Cultural Association (now a deregistered Incorporated Association)

Total Raised to date $24,390

Donations above $500 will be recorded in the Donors, Benefactors and Great Benefactors Special Register of the Brotherhood.

The brotherhood has also received “in kind” donations from the following:

Chris Kavadas – CK Painting (painting)
Anonymous donations of services and materials
The Committee (consulting services & labour)
Victorian Bluestone Quarries (the Late Anthony Skliros Family) Bathroom stone benchtops

The Committee wishes to also give special thanks to all volunteers and sponsors of the Lefcadian Brotherhood and thanks everyone for attending and supporting our functions especially during the Covid pandemic.

Updated 5/4/22

Children’s Party with Father Christmas

By lefkadianbrotherhood on December 10, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Brotherhood is pleased to announce its first function since lockdown restrictions have eased, its Annual Christmas Party for Children twelve and under.

We will be hosting Father Christmas for afternoon tea on Sunday, 20 December at 2pm.

In order to maximise the number of children possible, we ask that only two adults accompany their children to the event.

The event is free for Brotherhood members and their families.

Please download and fill out the form and return the form to us by email to Alexandra Daglas alexandradaglas.lb@gmail.com or call Alexandra on M: 0409 531 089, no later than Tuesday, 15 December.

Please remember to bring your facemasks with you and to practice social distancing. All attendees will be asked to comply with Covid-19 Government guidelines including signing in the attendee register. If you or your child are displaying Covid 19 symptoms, please stay home and get tested. RSVP is essential!

Lefcadian Brotherhood Calendar

By lefkadianbrotherhood on December 6, 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

The Brotherhood is pleased to announce its new 2021 Calendar which can be collected at all Brotherhood events until gone.

The Brotherhood thanks its sponsors below for their continued support and in particular Steve Robotis of Burnwood BBQS for his assistance in organising the calendar.

Any one who wishes to be a sponsor of the Brotherhood’s next calendar, please contact a committee member to register your expression of interest.

**Burnwood BBQS – Steve (Stathis) Robotis**

**Chris, Spiro, Tom & Terry Melas – Lefkas Fisheries & Lefkas Seafood**

Peninsula Seafods — **Peninsula Seafood**

Stix & Stones, Restaurant, Lower Plenty

**Phoenix Traffic Management – John & Bill Kourtis**

Comedy @ the Lefkadian

By lefkadianbrotherhood on June 4, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Johnny Kats and friends, Billy Stiles and Evan Hocking are packing in the laughs for our very first Comedy night at The Lefkadian.

Comedy Show starts at 8pm sharp.

Ron Kingston will continue the LIVE entertainment with a range of Aussie rock tunes and more – requests and sing-a-long welcome!

Table seating and finger food served

Date: 15 June 2024

Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: Lefkadian House 124 Bell Street Coburg

$40 per person
Drinks at bar prices

For bookings click here : www.trybooking.com/CRWAW

Retro @ the Lefkadian

By lefkadianbrotherhood on March 25, 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Hey Groovers !

Travel Back in Time.

The Lefkadian is winding back the clock again for one night on Saturday April 13th.

DJ Peter B will be playing all your favourite tunes from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s.

Get your dancing shoes ready for all the iconic retro tunes and some Greek in the mix too.

Date: Saturday 13 April 2024

Time: 8:00 PM

Venue: The Lefkadian Hall, 124 Bell St, Coburg.

Tickets: Book your tickets at https://www.trybooking.com/CPJFQ

This is a stand-up event with drinks at bar prices.

The ticket price includes entry and finger food served throughout the night.

For further enquiries please contact Alex or Tina.

Be there or be square!

Lefcadian Brotherhood 80th Year Celebrations

By lefkadianbrotherhood on October 7, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Come join us in celebrating the Lefcadian Brotherhood’s 80th Anniversary.

Kicking off the celebrations is our Gala Dinner Dance at Merrimu receptions on Saturday 15th October. Tickets: $100 adults and $50 Children under 12. Time: 7 pm. Address: 1300 Dandenong Road Murrumbeena.

Featuring live music from the renown Rythmos Band and featuring a special guest performance and much more.

A church Service and Doxology on 30th October at the Presentation of our Lord Greek Orthodox Church, 23-29 Victoria Street, Coburg and a celebration at the Brotherhood Hall following the service to honour those who have passed. Price $30 Adults and $15 Children

Followed by a Cocktail Party at the Brotherhood Hall on 5th November featuring an art Exhibition from the talented young Lefkadian artists Troy Argiros and Stephanie Dellaportas.

Plus a Photographic exhibition at the Lefkadian Hall. Send in your photos to us.

For bookings and further details contact:

Alex Daglas M: 0409 531 089 E: alexandradaglas.lb@gmail.com

Nicky Kavadas M: 0413 355 126 E: Nicky.Kavadas.lb@gmail.com

Trivia Night @ the Lefkadian

By lefkadianbrotherhood on July 28, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Get a team together for a fun night of music, film and general trivia, hosted by quiz master Mark.

Trivia night @ The Lefkadian Friday 12th August – 124 Bell Street, Coburg

Doors Open at 7:00 pm

Game Starts at 8:00 pm

Entry $20 includes light meal
Drinks will be available to purchase

Let’s see who will be crowned our first Trivia night champions!

Bookings contact Alex Daglas M: 0409 531 089 E: alexandradaglas.lb@gmail.com

Nicky Kavadas M: 0413 355 126 E: Nicky.Kavadas.lb@gmail.com

Live @ the Lefkadian

By lefkadianbrotherhood on July 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Live @ The Lefkadian with popular Lefkadian band Dio Patrides

For bookings contact Alexandra on 0409531089

Date: Friday, 22 July 2022
Time: 7:00 pm
Venue: The Lefkadian, 124 Bell Street, Coburg
Tickets: $60 includes food, beer wine and soft drinks. Spirits and premium wines available to purchase.
Children under 16 $30
Bookings: Contact Alexandra Daglas M: 0409 531 089 E: alexandradaglas.lb@gmail.com or a committee member