The Consulate General of Greece in Sydney has advised that the Hospitality Program for students of Greek background aged 9-12 years of age organised by the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad has been postponed due to imminent Greek local elections on 2 July 2019.

​For your information, please see the following message in Greek sent by the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney: 
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Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι, λόγω των Αυτοδιοικητικών Εκλογών της 2ας Ιουλίου και ενδεχομένων αλλαγών σε φορείς της Τοπικής Αυτοδιοίκησης οι οποίοι συμμετέχουν στο σκέλος της διαμονής, το Πρόγραμμα Φιλοξενίας στην Ελλάδα των 20 ομογενών μαθητών/τριών από 15 Ιουλίου μέχρι 30 Ιουλίου 2019 αναβάλλεται.

Με εκτίμηση

εκ του Γενικού Προξενείου

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For more information, please contact the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney at grgencon.sid@mfa.gr

Please find attached information regarding a Travel to Greece opportunity for students of Greek background aged 9-12 years of age.

​The information has been made available by the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney and the program itself is under the auspices of the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad.

Applications close on 7 June 2019
Applications should be sent to: grgencon.sid@mfa.gr
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For more information, please contact the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney at grgencon.sid@mfa.gr

The General Consulate of Greece in Sydney would like to inform teachers or parents of children of Greek origin in Sydney/NSW who are between 9-13 years old, in order to participate in a summer camp for the period of  
7th of August until 21st of August 2014 in MALESINA (Fthiotida) in Greece, especially designed for the needs of Greek Diaspora children.

Applications should be submitted to the Education office in the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney and the deadline for the Malesina summer camp will be the 15th of April 2014


Application should include the downloadable Application form completed and signed by the parent, a valid passport coloured photocopy as well as a certification of a paediatrician that states the good physical and mental health of the child in order to participate in athletic activities.


A group of 9 (nine) children from NSW will be selected based on the following criteria:
-One of the parents must be of Greek origin
-Children must be of age 9-13 yo 
-Parents must not work for the Greek State abroad 

If applicable please include in your application:
- a certificate of public or other institution that the child is attending Greek language lessons 
- a certificate by Greek Associations that the child participates in activities relevant to Greek culture
- a reference for good or excellent grades in the Greek language 
NOTE: If children are close to the age of 13 they will be prioritised as they won't have the chance to participate in the future.


Expenses such as accommodation, food, participation in educational and recreational programs and excursions, are covered by the General Secretariat for Greeks Abroad. 
However, the flight to and from Greece will be covered by the parents 
The GCSA will be responsible for the children's transportation from the airport of Athens or Thessaloniki to the camps.


The camp will be under 24 hour GSGA staff surveillance and programme will include:

-Lessons of Greek language and history
-Excursions and visits to historical, archeological locations, museums and other significant areas
-Educational programmes
-Teaching of traditional songs and dances
-Swimming programs
- Group educational games, athletic activities, painting and craftsmanship.

For further information contact: hellenicedu.sydney@yahoo.com.au