Consular News
Consular news: Important information for Estonian and Australian dual citizens regarding ETIAS
New ETIAS travel rules are expected from 2027. Here's what dual citizens need to know before travelling. Read in English and Estonian.
Consular News
Recognition of Estonian driver’s licences in Australia
Good news for Estonian drivers in Australia. The Embassy of Estonia in Canberra shares the latest update on Estonian driver's licence recognition. Read in English and Estonian.
Ancestry & Genealogy
Show your Estonian ancestry in the Australian Census
Australia's next Census is almost here. If you have Estonian ancestry or identify as Estonian, this is your chance to help ensure our community is counted and recognised. Read in English and Estonian.
National News
ECFA Annual Grants decided for 2026-27
The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia (ECFA) allocated $38,000 in small grants for 2026–27. Facing 16 applications requesting over $64,000, funding decisions were highly competitive across all community projects.
Consular News
Ambassador’s Column: Celebrating milestones and preparing for the future
Dear Fellow Estonians across Australia,
It has been quite some time since my last column, and I would like to send my warmest greetings from...
Estonian News
Field notes from Tallinn Rock Festival
Thousands of rock fans descended on Tallinn yesterday as the Tallinn Rock Festival kicked off. If loud guitars are your thing, there are still two days left to join the fun.
History
Kalev – how Estonia helped introduce basketball to Western Australia
Before the Perth Wildcats were filling stadiums, a group of Estonian refugees were quietly helping shape basketball in Western Australia. Meet Kalev, one of the state's pioneering teams.
Estonian News
July 2026: Nipet-näpet Eestist (odds and sods from Estonia)
This is our monthly “Nipet-näpet Eestist” column — a quick pick of Estonian news and oddities we think you’ll love.
Local News
Needles at the ready: Estonian knitting workshops tour Australia
Traditional Estonian knitting techniques are coming to Australia this winter as knitwear designer Aleks Byrd leads workshops across five states from July to September.
Estonian News
Could your education project use a few thousand euros?
From language classes to culture camps, funding is available for Estonian education projects abroad. Australian organisations have already benefited. Apply by 2 August.
History
Thank you! Rare migrant ship newsletters project fully funded
The Estonian Archives in Australia has exceeded its fundraising goal for the digitisation of rare migrant ship newsletters. Thank you to everyone who supported the project.
