The Greek Orthodox Community North Australia (GOCNA) represents the Greek people of Darwin. We have many Greeks who have come to Darwin, established themselves and have made Darwin their second home. Our people have progressed and excelled in various fields such as the building & concrete industry, sponge industry, supermarket and restaurant business. We also have many who have selected the professional field such as doctors, teachers, lawyers, accountants, computer technicians and engineers, architects, real estate agents and many others.

Our aim as a community is to maintain the unity of the Greeks, ( traditions, customs and beliefs, culture, religion, language, etc.) through our local Greek church, St. Nicholas, our Greek Orthodox School, as well as through various festivals/activities such as The Glenti (which occurs once a year, usually June 9 or 10), The Botanical Garden Fair (Mid August).

The Greek Orthodox Community North Australia is a dominant and powerful community, and I feel through collaboration, co-operation, and understanding of its people, this community will always maintain its strength.

John Nicolakis
President of the Greek Orthodox Community
North Australia