ThePanepirotic Federation of Australia (Greek:Πανηπειρωτική Ομοσπονδία Αυστραλίας) was founded in 1982 as a federation of various organisations representing migrants who originated from the region ofEpirus, throughout Australia. It is known for its dedication to the maintenance and development of Epirotic culture in Australia, its passionate championing of the rights of theGreek minority ofNorthern Epirus and plays a prominent role in the life of theGreek community in Australia.[1] It has donated over one million dollars to works of a charitable and philanthropic nature for the Greeks of Northern Epirus. It is also affiliated with theWorld Council of Epirotes Abroad and theWorld Council of Hellenes Abroad.
The Panepirotic Federation of Australia's former president,Petros Petranis, has completed a study of Epirotic migration to Australia, which is entitled "Epirots in Australia" (Greek:Οι Ηπειρώτες στην Αυστραλία), published by the National Centre for Hellenic Studies,La Trobe University, in 2004.
The Federation maintains a website and aFacebook group, and also hosts a Melbourne Radio program on 3xy Radio Hellas 1422 AM every Wednesday between 9-10pm, presented by Dimitrios Varnas andKonstantinos Kalymnios.