Mayor Emily Dimitriadis

Mayor of the City of Darebin, Hospital Pharmacist, Human Rights Lawyer, Social Justice Advocate.

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

☀️These holidays enjoy your BIG SUMMER READ 📚

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

My first citizenship ceremony as Mayor of @CityofDarebin.

Welcoming more than 170 new Australian citizens from over 35 countries was humbling & deeply moving - a powerful reminder of the shared values, responsibility & sense of belonging that connects us ✨

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

✨ Welcoming 2026 ✨

Happy New Year everyone 🎉 Wishing you happiness, peace and good health ❤️

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

I’m thrilled to receive an award from the Greek Community of Melbourne for leadership & commitment to strengthening our multicultural community 💕

I was honoured to also present awards to Victoria’s high achieving students from Greek backgrounds.
Congratulations to all! 👏

[The Greek Herald @greek_herald]

Georgios Pirpiris received the Greek Community of Melbourne’s highest VCE honour, telling the room that his results were built on family, teachers and a community that “believed in us.” https://t.co/MtLsNqDpkY

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I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas filled with joy, peace & good cheer ❤️

It was fabulous joining the festivities recently with the Australian Ex-Servicemen’s Elderly Greek Seniors Club of Northcote.

Thank you to Barbara & the committee for hosting a wonderful celebration🎄

[Neos Kosmos @NeosKosmos]

HMSA’s Christmas event brought doctors and community leaders together to celebrate major achievements, unity and a year of progress
https://t.co/CeFmncGK4E

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Congrats to all nominees & winners at the Northern Business Achievement Awards 👏🏼

We’re very proud of the 3 winners from Darebin:

🏆 Anastasia Sarazikis -Younger Business Achiever
🏆 Your Community Health -Workplace Diversity
🏆 A Blanck Canvas -Philanthropy & Community Service

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

Darebin Council recently signed Victoria’s first, Local Government partnership with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation 🖤💛❤️

Created by Wurundjeri for Wurundjeri, the agreement protects & promotes their cultural, environmental & social rights 🖤💛❤️

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

Mayor and Deputy Mayor training today 📚

Thank you to @_VLGA for an informative leadership program. We even bumped into the Deputy Premier @BenCarrollMP on our lunch break 😊

[The Greek Herald @greek_herald]

Mayor Emily Dimitriadis said, “It is an incredible honour to be elected as the Mayor of Darebin. I take on this role with humility and pride.” https://t.co/hrPMEFirIJ

[Neos Kosmos @NeosKosmos]

Labor councillor takes the helm in Darebin, pledges to champion fairness and highlight the role of Greek Australian women in leadership
https://t.co/R3UFWrlGue

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

It’s an incredible honour to be elected as the Mayor of the City of Darebin.

To the people of Darebin, my home, the community that raised me - it is a privilege to walk beside you.

Over the next year, we will listen to what matters to you & we will act.

❤️❤️❤️

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

This Health & Safety Month & Darebin Seniors Festival, we proudly hosted the Cyber Safety Awareness Forum — to assist our community in staying safe online.

Preston Town hall was filled with community - showing the important need for discussions like these.

I learnt a lot 👩‍🏫

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

I was honoured to confer citizenship on over 180 new Australian citizens from over 35 different countries, with our newest citizens being Welcomed to Country by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder, Uncle Andrew Gardiner 🖤💛❤️

It was a beautiful celebration.

Congratulations to all ❤️

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

Today, on Remembrance Day, we will remember them 🌺

Thank you to Darebin RSL for hosting the commemoration at the Preston Cenotaph to honour those who served and fought for our freedom.

Lest we forget 🌺

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

Happy 25th Anniversary to the Greek Women of Northern Suburbs, Anemones 🌺

Anemones is a volunteer group that offers Greek dance class to our community & organises many local cultural activities.

It was lovely to celebrate with the group! Here’s to 25 more wonderful years 👏🏼

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

Islamic Museum of Australia (IMA) Gala was a lovely celebration of culture & unity!

It was inspiring to hear from Australian World Champ Boxer Billy Dib, how he overcame adversity to achieve his goals.

IMA founder, Moustafa Fahour then announced plans for a new community hub 🎉

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

The Real Industry Job Interviews program by @InnerNorthLLEN assists young people, by building their confidence & communication skills in order for them to find meaningful employment.

Thank you to all the supporters for their time & effort in creating opportunities for our youth.

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

Preston Football Club 2025 Laurie Hill medal count🥇

Congratulations Jean Luc Valissaris, Best & Fairest winner. He’s made club history with another outstanding season, going back-to-back-to-back to be awarded the Laurie Hill Trophy for third consecutive year🥇🥇🥇

Go Bullants!

[Mayor Emily Dimitriadis @EmDimitriadis]

Congrats Northcote City Football Club on another great season, including the U14 JBNPL playing in the Preliminary Final!

Lovely catching up with President, Michael Skliros & the crew down at John Cain Memorial Park, talking all things football ⚽️

Onwards & upwards for 2026 💪🏼