Our website, eesti.org.au, has been publishing Australian Estonian news and events for 20+ years, overlapping the close of the iconic print newspaper Meie Kodu.
This sustained flow of news was made possible by you – the active contributors, the support from AESL for our domain and hosting, and the dedication of Kristi Barrow from Sydney, who single-handedly published all incoming stories over all these years.
Late last year, Kristi initiated a media project to explore whether it’s worth keeping up and if so, how to make it better. She launched a national survey to find out.
When asked “How satisfied are you with the existing way of gaining information?”, respondents rated it an average of 3 out of 5. This is taking into account not only our website, but other sources of Australian Estonian media – like Facebook pages and groups – too.
Following this insight, Kristi, along with Esmee Okamoto and Imbi Semmelweis, organised a workshop in November 2023. Facilitated by Mark Narustrang from Perth, the goal was to develop a business case and strategy to enhance media and communications for Estonian diaspora in Australia. You can read all about it here.
Now, we are thrilled to announce that we will be redeveloping eesti.org.au and forming a larger team to tackle how we do media and communications down under.
Over the next two weeks, we are actively seeking volunteers to join our Steering Committee and subcommittees to bring this Media Project to life.
We’re on the lookout for individuals with expertise in technology, content creation, marketing, and finance/funding.
Whether you’re an organiser, website developer, designer, writer, photographer, social media guru, fundraiser, or simply enthusiastic about all things Estonian in Australia – your unique talents are more than welcome.
If you’re connected to the pulse of your local city or group, we’re eager to hear from you too.
What matters most to us is not just your expertise, but your will and enthusiasm to make significant strides in our shared mission.
We want this Media Project to be a community-driven initiative. Your voice matters, and we want the new platform to be a reflection of our collective desires and aspirations.
Don’t hesitate – express your interest today.
We’re all volunteers here. Our community’s strength lies in our contributions; we get what we give. Help us shape the future of Estonian Australian connection.
Applications close Sunday 10th March 2024.
Follow us on a brand-new Facebook page, Australian Estonian Media Project, for the latest updates on our progress. Otherwise, write to us at media [at] eesti.org.au
