Alfredo's book is called "Migrant - The Blessing...and Misfortune of Loving Two Countries". He is offering it in either Greek or English, for free to students. It is usually a $45 purchase, but he kindly is offering it up to us, requesting a money order for $10 to cover the postage and handling. When our members send the money order they will need to say that they are from NUGAS.

Alfredos is a journalist and publisher, as well as a winner of the Medal of the Order of Australia "For service to the community through contributions to the business sector, raising public awareness of the issues facing migrants, and to the Greek community." Alfredos is a leader of the Greek Community, having served on the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, Greek Community of Mentone and District and Greek-Australia Liberals Association amongst many others.

His other achievements include receiving the award from the Victorian Multicultural Commission for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs in the Meritorious Service to the Community category, a Lifetime Achievement Award, from the Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, being made a Life Governor of Fronditha Care for Elderly as well as being a Life Member of La Trobe University's National Centre for Hellenic Studies and Research.

To send the money order the Address is

Afredos-George Kouris

167 Charman Rd, Beaumaris

Victoria 3193

If you have any questions for him regarding this terrific offer, email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (03) 9585 0248 or you can email NUGAS at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and or call the National President, Jack, on 0438 029 759.

"One person who is guaranteed never to sell out (his ideals not his books which are selling fast) is Alfred Kouris...You will not regret it. It is your history and mine and it is a thoroughly engrossing read." - Dean Kalimniou, a former NUGAS president, writing for the NKEE.