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Welcome to the Ithacan Philanthropic Society

The Ithacan Philanthropic Society is a Greek community organisation established in Melbourne in 1916 by early immigrants from the beautiful island of Ithaca, home of the legendary Odysseus.

Our purpose is to continue with the intention of our founding fathers: to offer philanthropic support to our community in Melbourne and our ancestral home of Ithaca but also to engage our members through social and educational pursuits.

News and What’s On

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2026 IPS Annual Picnic - Sunday 8 February, Ferny Creek Reserve
2026 IPS Annual Picnic - Sunday 8 February, Ferny Creek Reserve
2025 IPS Christmas Luncheon - a great festive celebration … view photos
2025 IPS Christmas Luncheon - a great festive celebration … view photos
2025 Children’s Christmas Party a magic day for all … view photos
2025 Children’s Christmas Party a magic day for all … view photos
Odysseus newspaper - view latest edition
Odysseus newspaper - view latest edition
IPS Year 12 Awards - Congratulations to 2024 VCE graduates
IPS Year 12 Awards - Congratulations to 2024 VCE graduates

Afternoon Tea & Year 12 Awards - Sunday 30 March 2.00 pm at the Clubrooms

2025 Annual Picnic - a great day despite the weather
2025 Annual Picnic - a great day despite the weather
IPS Photographic Competition & 2025 Calendar
IPS Photographic Competition & 2025 Calendar
2024 Children’s Christmas Party a fun day for all … view photos
2024 Children’s Christmas Party a fun day for all … view photos
2024 IPS Christmas Lunch a huge success … view photos
2024 IPS Christmas Lunch a huge success … view photos
Greek Community book launch at Ithaca House
Greek Community book launch at Ithaca House

IPS Y12 Awards - Congratulations to 2023 VCE Graduates
IPS Y12 Awards - Congratulations to 2023 VCE Graduates

On Sunday 28 April family and friends gathered at the Club to acknowledge and celebrate the 2023 year 12 students who successfully completed this significant milestone in their educational journey.

Return of the Parthenon Marbles - Jim Mellas
Return of the Parthenon Marbles - Jim Mellas

In May this year Melbourne barrister Mr Jim Mellas, a passionate advocate for the return of the Parthenon marbles to Greece …

2024 Picnic a resounding success
2024 Picnic a resounding success

A great day was had by the approximately 500 attendees at our 2024 annual picnic. Blessed with perfect weather for a day in the glorious Ferny Creek setting it was a chance to get away from town, relax and enjoy time with family and friends and celebrate our common heritage.

IPS Y12 Awards - Congratulations to 2022 VCE Graduates
IPS Y12 Awards - Congratulations to 2022 VCE Graduates

On Sunday 2 April 2023 family and friends gathered to recognise and celebrate our young Ithacan 2022 year 12 graduates. Congratulations to the award recipients for the completion of this significant milestone in their educational journey.