Dunstan’s Children

Presented by Festival Hellenika and South Australia's History
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Don Dunstan, premier of South Australia (1967 – 1968, 1970 – 1979), is renowned for his pioneering social, legal and cultural reforms, many of which were eventually adopted by the rest of Australia. “We are all Don’s Children”. These are the words that were spoken by Don Dunstan’s son at his father’s funeral, as a part of his eulogy. South Australians, including ethnic and minority groups, along with Greek Australians, remain the beneficiaries of Dunstan’s progressive policies.

He was a philhellene who admired Greek culture, from its ancient wisdom to its folk traditions. Indeed, Adelaide during the Dunstan decade, became known as the “Athens of the South”, marking a golden age for the State. This Greek Australian tribute event will feature distinguished speakers who will discuss Dunstan’s trailblazing policies. Proceeds will be donated to the Don Dunstan Foundation.

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