La Trobe University has restored its advanced major in Greek Studies thanks to a donation from Peter and Mary Mitrakas. The university hosted a morning tea on 20 October to celebrate the couple's contribution and the Greek Australian community's commitment to preserving Greek language and culture. The event highlighted the importance of collaboration between universities and community organisations in maintaining Greek Studies at tertiary level.
Mornington Lions Club has donated $5000 to the peninsula branch of the Blue Ribbon Foundation. The money helps pay for two new ultrasound machines at Frankston Hospital. The cheque was presented at Mornington Police Station on 16 October. The Lions Club raised the funds for Blue Ribbon Day, held on 29 September, which honours Victoria Police members who have died in the line of duty. Foundation president Rhon Nation said the donation helped the group reach its target. The foundation has given Frankston Hospital more than $1 million over fifteen years.
Amazon Music will launch a donation-matching campaign on Thursday to boost funding for First Nations music initiatives and support services. The initiative, timed with AusArt Day on October 22, will direct proceeds to Support Act’s programs, including mental health services and crisis relief grants for Indigenous music workers. The partnership aligns with Amazon Music’s Blak Loud playlist, which highlights Indigenous artists. Limited-edition t-shirts designed by Baker Boy, 3%, and Becca Hatch will be available, with Kobie Dee serving as the campaign’s First Nations ambassador.
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A Perth mother has become an internet sensation after her half-naked son appeared during Telethon's live car giveaway. Falziah Cooper, a single mother of four, won a Hyundai Kona on Sunday night. Shane Crawford and Katie Brown delivered the car to her Victoria Park home. Cooper said she had been facing a $10,000 bill to repair her broken-down car, and she has donated to Telethon for decades. A second winning family, Trevor and Brenda Crispin of Busselton, also received a Kona.
Community at 3, a Camden Haven charity, has received a $20,000 donation from the Commonwealth Bank Community Grants Program. The money will help the organisation move from the Kew Country Club to facilities offered by the Anglican Church. The relocation still needs final Council approval, and the charity hopes to complete the move before Christmas. Co-Chair Theo Hazelgrove says the new site will allow the charity to reach more people, including those in Kew, Kendall and Herons Creek. The organisation is marking its tenth anniversary this year.
