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The Australian Institute for Macedonian Studies (AIMS) was formed in August 1986 by a group of academics, teachers and professionals, aiming to promote the cultural and historical identity of Macedonian Hellenism and to conduct research on various domains and disciplines including anthropological, socio-cultural, linguistic and historical pertinent to Hellenism; the scope of studies extends over the wider geographic region of Macedonia from the 11th century BC to the present day, covering the ancient, medieval and post-liberation period.
Professor Dr. Anastasios Myrodis Tamis was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. He arrived in Australia in 1971. He studied Modern and Ancient Greek literature and Linguistics and completed his postgraduate and doctoral research on social linguistics and the history of the Greek Diasporas. He was honoured with a Doctorate of Letters (Honoris Causa) by the National University of Athens (2006), the Professional Award by the Hellenic Chambers of Commerce and Industries (2002); a laureate of the Academy of Athens (1995); laureate of the Onassis International Award (2006); laureate of the State Book Award by the Hellenic Republic (2007).
Dr Helen Kalaboukas is the co-founder and principal psychologist of Life Resolutions – East Melbourne. Helen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne), a Bachelor of Education (La Trobe University) and a PhD (Swinburne University of Technology). Prior to her appointment to the AIMS board ,Dr Kalamboukas has served the Greek community for many years in various roles.
On the 10th of May 2023, a book launch will be held for the book titled "The Aegis of Hellas: The Continuing Vigour of Philhellenism", authored by Prof. Dr Anastasios M. Tamis. The book will be launched by the former Premier of Victoria, the Hon. Jeff Kennett AC. The event will take place at the Hellenic Museum in Melbourne.
On Sunday, 30th April 2023, at 4.00 pm, a book launch will be held at Alphington Grammar of the book authored by Prof. Anastasios M. Tamis, "Filius Patriae: Lieutenant Ioannis Kouromichelakis".
It was with great sadness when the members of the Australian Institute of Macedonian Studies learned of the passing of Christos Mantzios on the 18th of March 2023. Christos provided an invaluable service to the Read more…
The third volume of Professor Anastasios Tamis’ book The History of Hellenes in Australia (1974 – 2016) was officially launched on Tuesday, November 15 at the West Torrens City Library in South Australia. More information Read more…
The launch of the book “The Children of Aphrodite: Cypriots in Australia” has had further success, having been launched in Sydney and also having received public commendation. On the 24th of April 2024 Neos Kosmos Read more…
Opinion articles by Dr Tamis, as printed in the Greek Herald. The two promises we did not honour as Greek immigrants – Greek Herald Antetokounmpo absolves the Hellenes: The beginning of an end – Greek Read more…