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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.

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.

ABC News: Estonia calls for stronger unity to deter global aggression

During his visit to Australia, Estonian parliamentarian Marko Mihkelson told ABC News that stronger international cooperation — from Europe to the Pacific — is key to deterring aggression and protecting democracy.

Final call: Be part of driving Estonia–Australia business relations!

Want to shape the future of Estonia–Australia business relations? EACCI is seeking new Board members — but be quick, expressions of interest close 31 October!

Southern Hemisphere Estonian Book Club meets on the other side of the moon

Join us on 26 October as award-winning Estonian author Urmas Vadi takes the Southern Hemisphere Book Club on a journey to The Other Side of the Moon — a novel that is funny, tender and strikingly true to life.

New kultuurijuht (cultural lead) role at Sõrve Camp

Sõrve introduces the kultuurijuht (cultural lead) role to strengthen Estonian language and culture — with Ella Scott stepping in for 2026. Read in English and Estonian.

Join the HEIA team!

At the heart of every community is communication — HEIA invites you to be part of our team and help share stories across Australia.

Be part of driving Estonia–Australia business relations!

Join the EACCI Board and help strengthen business between Estonia and Australia — an opportunity to connect, collaborate and make an impact.

The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia announces grant recipients for 2025/2026

The ECFA is pleased to announce the following funding for projects and has allocated $38,000 to various groups across the country.

Dads, granddads and dad-joke champions — this one’s for you

From pancakes in Brisbane to dad jokes in Melbourne — Estonian communities across Australia are giving dads their moment in the spotlight this Father’s Day. Bring your best dad jokes, hungry bellies, and join the fun!

Speech: Happy Re-Independence Day from AESL

Freedom always deserves words as well as celebration. Here is the traditional greeting from the Council of Estonian Societies in Australia on Re-Independence Day.