Ivan Legiša recognised by office for Slovenians living abroad

Ivan Burnik Legiša, Honorary consul Adrian Vatovec (left) and Fr. David Šrumpf (right) Source: Stičišče Avstralskih Slovencev

Ivan Burnik Legiša is a well respected and active member of the Slovenian Community in Adelaide. He's also a renowned author and poet who has been actively involved within Adelaide's Slovenian Community at both the Holy Family Slovenian Catholic Mission and at the Slovenian Club in Adelaide. Ivan arrived in Australia in 1956. He recently received special recognition for his tireless work within the Slovenian community in South Australia over many decades by the office for Slovenian living abroad. Here is his story.