A deep blue bay with a white-washed town along the shore and mountains beyond, seen from a rocky hilltop

Connecting all Lerians and friends of Leros through our culture and social events in Melbourne and Victoria.

Come to an event

Coming up

Flyer for the Lerian Club of Melbourne 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance, Saturday 13 March 2027 at 7:00 pm, Ultima Function Centre, 50 Exchange Cl, Keilor East. Register your interest at lerianclub@gmail.com.

About the club

We are a not-for-profit multicultural community club run entirely by volunteers. Membership fees and all revenue are used for the benefit of our members and the broader community in Melbourne.

Our aim is simple: enable people to connect through our Lerian culture and community spirit.

Our history

The Lerian Club of Melbourne (representing people from the Greek island of Leros) was established in 1966, making it six decades old in 2026.

Key Milestones & History

  • Foundation (1966): Formed in Melbourne to unite migrants and descendants from Leros, Dodecanese, fostering a hub for Greek culture, community, and heritage.
  • Footscray & Yarraville Roots: Early members settled heavily in Melbourne’s inner-west (such as Footscray and Yarraville), where community gatherings, social events, and family celebrations took place.
  • Long-Term Lease (2023): Members voted unanimously to secure a long-term lease agreement for the club premises to guarantee its financial stability and future community programs.
  • 60th Anniversary (2027): The club continues to host social gatherings, annual picnics, and milestone anniversary events, including a planned 60th Anniversary Dinner Dance.

Our committee

  • PresidentChristina Mavrakis
  • Vice PresidentCon Michailides
  • TreasurerGeorge Bourakis
  • SecretaryAnthi Giouzeppos
  • CommitteeJohn Sifonios
  • CommitteeJohn Sideris
  • CommitteePaul Sifonios
  • CommitteeMichael Hatziconstatinou
  • CommitteeRita Bourakis
  • CommitteeFanis Mavrakis
  • CommitteeJoanne Anagnostou
  • CommitteeKathy Tsoukalas

Photos

Clear turquoise water at a white pebble beach below pale layered cliffs, with a swimmer in the foreground A full moon over a bay at night, its light reflected on the water, with a lit path along the hillside Yachts and boats in a harbour at dusk, with white houses climbing the hillside beside the bay A navy ship sailing through a deep blue bay below green hills and a pine forest A Blue Star Ferries ship passing a small blue and white fishing boat moored at a stone pier

Affiliated associations

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Register your interest in the dinner dance by email, or ask about joining.

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