About

PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS – CAREERS DAY FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING GREEK LANGUAGE SCHOOLS.

Seek inspiration. Broaden your horizons. Embrace your heritage. Build your network. 

The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) and the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), brings to you a Careers Day that has the students’ interests at its core. We have a dynamic group of Greek-Australian professionals, from a variety of professional fields, who are keen to interact with you, answer your questions and invest time into your future.  

Current University students will also be present to answer any of your questions.

This is a free event but bookings are essential. Secure your spot early! 

 

WHO? WHEN? WHERE?  

Who should attend? Students in Years 10-12 at a school that teaches Greek. This includes the Greek Community Schools, Greek Language Schools, as well as day schools where Greek is taught (eg Alphington Grammar, Oakleigh Grammar, St Johns College) 

When?  Saturday 7th September 2024, 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Registration desk will be open from 1pm. 

Where?  Mezzanine level, The Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.  

Any queries please email: hmsacareersday@gmail.com

For updates and more information on speakers: https://www.hmsacareersday.com/

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Please see below for more information:  

1. Program Outline  

2. A list of the Professionals attending  

3. FAQs 

(Please note: The Program and list of Professionals attending is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances) 

 

1. Program Outline: 

1:00pm-1:30pm – Registrations & Coffee/Hot Chocolate (Come within this timeframe to Register, collect your badge, show bag and other goodies). 

1:30pm-1:40pm – Welcome & Introduction 

1:40pm-1:55pm – ‘The hot seat’ with A/Prof Marinis Pirpiris, Yianni Zaparas, Kathy Tsaples, Captain George Kailis

1:55pm-2:15pm – ‘On the couch’ with Ross Savas, Melissa Pateras and Manuel Tsirmiris

2:15pm-2:30pm – Group Q&A 

2:30pm – 3:00pm – Smaller group ‘break out’ sessions 

3:00pm-3:30pm – Coffee/Hot Chocolate/Networking 

3:30pm – Conclusion of event 

 

2. List of Professionals:

Medicine: 

A/Prof Marinis Pirpiris – Orthopaedic Surgeon, President of the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia, Treasurer of the Greek Community of Melbourne  

Dr James Dimou – Neurosurgeon, Director of Junior Surgical Training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital 

Dr Paul Eleftheriou – Principal at Nous Group, International Management Consultancy  

Dr George Koufogiannis – Urological Surgeon  

Dr Athina Pirpiris – Urological surgeon 

 

Dentistry: 

Dr Bill Hadzakis – Dentist 

 

Law & Politics: 

Cr Emily Dimitriadis – Lawyer, City of Darebin Councillor 

Fotini Kypraios – Principal Lawyer, Prisma Legal 

Yianni Zaparas – Partner Zaparas Lawyers  

 

Business: Entrepreneurs: 

Melissa Pateras – CEO Meleros Cosmetics 

 

Business: Accounting: 

Manuel Tsirmiris – Accountant, Founder and Director of Accountancy Group  

 

Business: Construction, Real Estate, Property valuation: 

Alex Dimou – Senior National Director of Property Services Group, NAB  

Peter Mercoulia – Co-founder and Co-director of Merkon Constructions  

Ross Savas – Managing Director of Kay & Burton  

 

Business: Marketing: 

Katerina Tsamourtzis – Head of Marketing & Communications, Woodards 

 

Hospitality: 

Kathy Tsaples – Chef, Author, Owner Sweet Greek  

 

Allied Health: 

Demi Charalambous – Physiotherapist, Founder and Director of The Baby Physio 

Dimitri Chrisoulis – Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Personal Trainer 

Aspasia Dukas – Pharmacist, Founder and Director of Dukasa Compounding Pharmacy

Dr Peter Kyriacoulis - Clinical Psychologist. Director Positive Psychology Centre

Peter Tsamourtzis – Orthoptist & Director of Business Operations at Ashwood Eye and ENT Centre. Research Assistant at Austin Hospital

 

Arts, Academia, Education: 

Dr Stavroula Nikoloudis – Lecturer and Coordinator, Greek Studies Program, La Trobe University  

Dr Andonis Piperoglou – Hellenic Senior Lecturer in Global Diasporas, University of Melbourne  

Dr Constantine Roubos – Principal Pythagoras Greek School & Assistant Principal of Sholem Aleichem College 

 

Aviation: 

Captain George Kailis – Boeing 737 Flight Training Captain 

 

Media/Journalism: 

Fotis Kapetopoulos – Journalist for Neos Kosmos, Secretary of Independent Multicultural Media Australia, and head of Kape Communications Pty Ltd

 

Science:

A/Prof Theo Mantamadiotis – Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, The University of Melbourne  

Dr Betty Exintaris – Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, and Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Monash University 

 

IT/Engineering:

Dion Kouskouris – Software Engineer at Telstra

 

Performing Arts:

Con Kalamaras – Musician, Composer, Events Producer

 

Visual Arts: 

Dimitrios Kotsianis – Motion Artist 

 

3. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

a) Why do I need to Register? Registrations will help us know how many students will be attending and given the limited number of spaces, it will allow us to more efficiently organise the smaller group sessions.

b) Can I rock up on the day without registering? Only students who have pre-registered will be able to attend. 

c) Why do you need my contact details? So that we can keep you updated about this event. You will not be spammed by the HMSA or the GCM. 

d) If I am in year 9 at my day school but in year 10 at Greek school, can I attend the event? Yes, you are eligible to attend based on your year level at the Greek school. 

e) If I have already graduated from Greek School, but am currently in Year 12 at my day school, am I able to attend? Yes, you are eligible to attend.

f) What is the dress code? This is a Professional event, so please dress Smart or Business Casual. 

g) How do I contact someone? Please email: hmsacareersday@gmail.com and you will receive a reply within 48 hours. 

h) Do parents need to accompany the student? There is no requirement for parents to attend the event. Owing to space limitations and limited spots, only one parent per child can attend and must be pre-registered. 

i) Will I be able to talk to any of the professionals on the list? Yes, following the smaller group sessions, there will be an opportunity for you to network and speak to any of the professionals on the list.  

j) How do I find out more details about the Professionals? There will be updates through social media as well as through the HMSA website. 

 

Location

The Greek Centre | Mezzanine
168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Contact Event Organiser