History
Donation appeal – support the digitisation of rare migrant ship newsletters
Rare migrant ship newsletters documenting the journeys of Estonian Displaced Persons to Australia are set to be digitised — but the fragile collection needs community support first.
National News
AESL recognises outstanding community contributors in 2026
Meet the volunteers, educators and community leaders recognised by AESL in 2026 for helping Estonian culture thrive across Australia.
News
Tonight: Lõunapoolkera Lugemisklubi welcomes Carolina Pihelgas
Estonian author Carolina Pihelgas joins the Southern Hemisphere Book Club tonight for an evening of literature, conversation and curiosity — in Estonian. Everyone is welcome.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Estonian roots for Aaron Pedersen on SBS?
Australian actor Aaron Pedersen is set to uncover Estonian ancestry in the next episode of "Who Do You Think You Are?" on SBS — or so multiple sharp-eyed HEIA tipsters tell us. Frankly, this is exactly the sort of unexpected Estonia plot twist we live for.
National News
From Gunnar Neeme’s shelves to yours
These pages have already been turned — by Estonian Australian artist Gunnar Neeme himself. Now, his Estonian-language book collection is ready for its next readers across Australia.
History
Melbourne Estonian archive opens its doors for the Last Hurrah
For decades, these memories lived quietly in homes across Melbourne — passed down, kept safe, and remembered. Now gathered in one place, the Melbourne Estonian archive opens for a rare Last Hurrah display. Here’s the story behind it.
Estonian News
Thought you missed it? “My Estonia” competition deadline extended
Plot twist: you’re not late. The “My Estonia” writing competition deadline is now 17 May 2026 — still time to stop thinking about it and start writing.
Interesting Stuff
Video: Piip ja Tuut in conversation with filmmaker Anthony Noack
Behind the laughter, there’s a story. Piip ja Tuut, Haide Männamäe and Toomas Tross, reflect on life, family and performing together in this warm conversation with filmmaker Anthony Noack.
News
Piip ja Tuut sprinkle joy wherever they go — last chance to get yours!
Frogs, acrobatics and full-body laughter for all ages — the clown duo Piip ja Tuut have arrived in Melbourne, and honestly, resisting this show is no longer an option.
Ancestry & Genealogy
High school or undergrad student? Spend a week in Estonia
What if your next trip wasn’t just travel, but a return? Summer School in Estonia is calling — and yes, accommodation, food and program are covered. Applications close 19 April 2026.
News
Interview: HEIA’s Kristi Barrow competes in Inner Mongolia (on ice, with dragons)
Ice, dragons, 100 wild horses — and one very familiar face. HEIA’s own Kristi Barrow represented Australia at the Five Continents Ice Dragon Boat Challenge in Inner Mongolia (yes, how cool is that?!). Go on – read all about it.
