Greek family from Melbourne builds ties with a remote Aboriginal community

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Nic and Zac Kanatas / SBS Greek: Panos Apostolou

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Published 11 December 2024 1:55pm
Updated 17 December 2024 11:29am
By Panos Apostolou
Source: SBS

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12-year-old Greek-Australian twins Nicolas and Zacharias Kanatas participated in a program that allowed them to form meaningful connections with an Aboriginal community on the West Australian coast

In a unique and inspiring tale of cultural exchange, 12-year-old Greek-Australian twins Nicolas and Zacharias Kanatas from Melbourne participated in a program that allowed them to form meaningful connections with the Bardi Jawi people of One Arm Point (Ardyaloon), an Aboriginal community on the West Australian coast.
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The story, shared in an interview with SBS Greek, highlights how cultural understanding and shared experiences can bridge diverse communities, their words inspire others to embrace Australia’s rich diversity and work toward a more inclusive future.
Kanatas family in SBS Melbourne offices.
Kanatas family in SBS Melbourne offices / SBS Greek: Panos Apostolou
Kanatas family includes parents Theo (Theodore) and Danielle, twin-boys Nicolas and Zacharias, and daughter Amalia. They paid a visit to SBS Melbourne studios where we did the following recording both in English and in Greek language.
Zac and Nic with Aboriginal boys at One Arm Point.
Zac and Nic with Aboriginal boys at One Arm Point / Supplied: Kanatas family
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