Ancestry & Genealogy
Australia’s Estonian folk costume library is open to all
From hand-stitched skirts to full folk costume sets, SESKKE’s growing costume library preserves Estonian heritage in Australia, one carefully cared-for piece at a time. Open to all, it invites the community to wear, share and belong.
National News
Recognition for Estonian language teachers in Australia
Estonian language teachers in Australia were recognised for their work during a meeting with Minister Kristina Kallas, followed by a discussion on the future of Estonian language education in Australia.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia: past, present and a new board
The ECFA’s journey from post-war relief committee to cultural foundation shows the power of a small community working together. A new board now steps in to guide the next chapter.
National News
Three Australian Estonians recognised on Citizen’s Day 2025
Australia’s Estonian community shines on Citizen’s Day, with three local recipients named among the global awardees recognised for strengthening Estonia’s cultural connections.
National News
The Baltic cider team wins 27 medals at the Australian Cider Awards
Baltic cider makers have made an impressive debut in Australia, taking home 27 medals at the Australian Cider Awards. Read more about the awards including those awarded the Estonian cideries here.
National News
Terminaator kicks off Australian tour — last chance for tickets!
Live, loud and legendary — Terminaator is now touring Australia. Final tickets available for Perth (today!), Sydney (28/11) and the Gold Coast (29/11).
National News
Estonian Christmas celebrations now also on the Gold Coast
Our Christmas round-up just got brighter — the Gold Coast joins Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney in celebrating Estonian Christmas traditions this December.
National News
Estonian Christmas celebrations across Australia
From Adelaide to Perth and everywhere between, Estonians across Australia are gathering for Christmas feasts, songs, and Santa visits. Find your local celebration and join in the festive cheer this December!
National News
Australian Estonians recognised at Estonia’s Folk Culture Awards
Recognition crossed 15,000 kilometres this year as 11+ Australian Estonians were honoured among nominees for Estonia’s 2025 Folk Culture Awards.
National News
Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi met and loved Urmas Vadi
Estonians across Australia met Urmas Vadi on Zoom — and instantly fell in love with his humour, honesty and wildly relatable stories of writing, parenting and Soviet-era-absurdities. Turns out even literary geniuses write fast when the kids wake up at 6am.
National News
Join nationwide: “Discuss our Estonia” now also via Zoom
Can’t make it to Sydney? Tune in live via Zoom for “Discuss our Estonia” — an evening with members of the Estonian Parliament and the Ambassador of Estonia to Australia, hosted by the Estonian Society of Sydney.
