Dear members and friends of HACCI
A warm welcome to the July edition of the Hermes eNews.
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We look forward to seeing you at a HACCI event soon!
PHILIP DALIDAKIS APPOINTED MINISTER FOR SMALL BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND TRADE
 Congratulations to Philip Dalidakis MP who was appointed to cabinet as Minister for Small Business, Innovation and on Friday 31 July.
This important portfolio focuses on job creation, building innovation and bringing investment into Victoria - all critical elements for HACCI's role in promoting and strengthening the economic and cultural ties between Australia and Greece.
We look forward to working with Minister Dalidakis to strengthen the links between business, government and community.
HELEN KAPALOS VICTORIA'S NEW CHAIRPERSON OF THE VICTORIAN MULTICULTURAL COMMISSION
 A second congratulation goes to Helen Kapalos who was recently announced as the new Chairperson of the Victorian Multicultural Commission (VMC), commencing August 17 2015.
As the voice of Victoria’s culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, the VMC has an extremely important role as the main link between these communities and the government.
HACCI actively seeks to raise cultural awareness via the promotion of community focused events and activities, and this is best achieved through the support of Government and local community groups.
We look forward to engaging with Ms Kapalos and the VMC to advance the social, cultural and economic benefits of diversity.
HACCI RADIO “PRONIOS KAFES”
 July saw the Proinos Kafes team team take a two-week break, but those who have been listening know that we've come back strong, featuring interviews with our good friend (and long-time HACCI supporter) George Tacticos, CEO of the Delphi Bank, as well as John Lioupas and Dimitri Bouras from the Australian Greek Welfare Society, who told us about the amazing work that they do in the community.
Last week we were joined by two legends of the AFL in Peter Daicos and Anthony Koutoufides, who both spoke passionately about the importance of the AFL's Multicultural Round for the development of footy as an inclusive, accessible and respectful league.
We hope you were able to tune in on Saturday when Tom and Alex joined forces with 3XY's John Vithoulkas and Spiros Alatsas to broadcast the station's first ever AFL game, Collingwood vs Carlton live from the MCG, as part of the AFL's Multicultural Round. Special comments were provided by Peter Maniatis, William Sheehan, and the Great Greek Adonis, Guido Hatzis, who came out of retirement to provide some sound analysis of the game and a bit of advice for Carlton coach John Barker!
A big thank you to the AFL for their invitation, the ABC for their assistance, and Delphi Bank for their support. We could not have done it without these wonderful organisations!
SBS RADIO CELEBRATES ITS 40th BIRTHDAY
On the 21st of July SBS Radio celebrated its 40th anniversary at Melbourne’s Immigration Museum.
SBS Radio is the world’s largest multilingual broadcaster, serving our community with news, current affairs, entertainment and information in an unprecedented 74 languages. In May 2015, SBS radio streamed 1.21 million live and catch up views, more than football World Cup last year!
 
Dina Gerolymou, Senior Producer of the SBS Greek Radio program with Mrs Koula Bitsis, one of the original Greek broadcasters for SBS Radio (left). HACCI Board Member and Secretary, Fotini Kypraios, with newly announced Chair of the Victorian Multicultural Commission, Helen Kapalos (right).
SBS Radio commenced on 9 June in 1975, introduced by the federal government to explain the then new Medibank scheme to migrants in eight different languages. Ever since, SBS Radio has played an integral role in our multicultural society in enhancing the sense of belonging for all Australians who have settled here from all corners of the globe.
HACCI extends its best wishes and heartfelt congratulations to SBS Radio and wishes SBS Radio every success in continuing to build a better multicultural Australia.
HYPN MENTORING
 On 22 July, the HACCI Young Professionals Networking Mentoring Program hosted an evening where mentees and mentors could share experiences and stories. Mentees were also encouraged to invite a guest along to find out more about the mentoring program.
It was great to see so many of the current cohort as well some new faces.
If you are interested in finding out more about the HYPN Mentoring Program please email info@hacci.com.au. Expressions of interest for the 2016 program will open in November 2015.
HACCI YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK - HYPN HOUR
 The HYPN Hour is hosted by the HACCI Young Professionals Network (HYPN) - a group of young Hellenic-Australian and philhellenes aged between 20-35, who come together to socialise, network and get involved in the community.
Join us for our next social get together on Friday 21 August. Add the event to your Facebook calendar here.
For information on how to join HYPN, visit the HACCI website.
HYPN NETWORKING EVENT- PITCH YOUR IDEA
 Fancy yourself a budding entrepreneur? On Wednesday September 9, the HACCI Young Professionals Network is hosting its third networking event for the year - Pitch Your Idea!
This is a great opportunity to understand the process for developing, testing and pitching an idea. Come prepared to pitch your own idea, or work in a group to help support one of your peers. You will be educated on the best way to present an idea, and then those who are game can make their pitch. An esteemed panel of experts will provide insights and feedback on how the 'pitchers' presented.
See the flyer for more information. This event is open to all, and without charge for HYPN Premium Members. Add this event to your Facebook calendar. Registrations can be made here.
HACCI GOLF CLASSIC - MONDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2015
The HACCI Golf Classic is an annual event not to be missed! Following on from last year's highly successful occasion we will be back at world renowned Huntingdale Golf Club.
This is a great opportunity to play at one of the world's most beautiful golf courses, meet like-minded professionals and have some fun along the way. Join us for a golf and dinner package, or if you're not a golfer, just for dinner at this amazing venue.
For detailed information, see the event flyer. Tickets can be booked here.
Places are limited so get in early!
HACCI EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA BALL - SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2015
This year’s HACCI Excellence Awards Gala Ball will be held on 21 November at the Grand Hyatt in Melbourne. Save the date to join us to celebrate incredible achievement in our business and wider community, as well as enjoy fantastic entertainment and dance the night away.
DELPHI BANK HACCI BUSINESS FORUM
We are extremely pleased to announce that our recent Delphi Bank HACCI Business Forum was a tremendous success.
Throughout the night, guests had the unique opportunity to network with top tier names of the Greek-Australian business world while being treated to drinks and canapés in the opulent Intercontinental Hotel.
The main event, consisted of enlightening speeches about the modern business environment, with the highlight of the night being a very insightful presentation by Mr. Sam Pollimeni, CEO of SP Solutions, which focused on a number of key requirements necessary for the development of a successful and sustainable business.
It also gives us great please to have seen so many active young professionals at the event and we hope to see even more in the future.
 
AUSTRALIAN GREEK WELFARE SOCIETY RADIOTHON - $150K TARGET IN SIGHT
Last weekend the Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) held their annual 3XY radiothon to raise much needed funds to meet the ever growing needs of our community.
Since 1972, AGWS has continued to serve the needs of the Greek-Australian community by providing specialist services to children and their families, counselling services, information provision, care for the elderly and younger people with disabilities as well educational programs.
An amazing $115,000 has been raised so far, with a target of $150,000 within reach. Donations are still being collected over the month of August. Every donation, regardless of its size will assist AGWS in continuing to serve the needs of our community.
You can download a donation form here.
ANTIPODEAN PALETTE - IN ITS 5TH YEAR
This year Antipodean Palette will again showcase the diverse works of artists within the Greek community. Find out more on their website and Facebook page.
SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY UPDATE
 Chasing the ‘silver sliver’: making sure innovation doesn’t slip through our fingers
Australia has the frustrating distinction of repeatedly producing world-beating ideas - only to lose them overseas. Why can't we hold onto what we invent?
Read this insightful article by Elizabeth Webster, Director Centre for Transformative Innovation, and Michael Gilding, Executive Dean Faculty of Business and Law at Swinburne University of Technology.
Also, take a look at these upcoming events:
12 August - The Central European Business Forum
21 August - Learning from Entrepreneurs
25 August - What if? Ten questions for brand health
A MESSAGE FROM HACCI’S MAIN PARTNER, DELPHI BANK
Click the image below to find out more.
HACCI ENEWS LINK OF THE MONTH
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