kino! movie night – 7th July “EMADEPÄEV” (2016) & “KANNIKAS KANNIKA VASTU” (1978)
Tere tere kino huvilised! The next screening for kino! comes around this Sunday 7th July with doors open at 5:00pm at Sydney Eesti Maja for a special showing of some…
Seeking Australian Estonians who live or work in Surry Hills for new TV series
Do you live in Surry Hills? Do you have any burning questions about your family history? Are you curious to know what your DNA might reveal about the history of…
As far from Europe as possible – The Talmet Family Story
A Message from Maie Barrow: As a long time member of the Mass Flight committee of the Estonian World Council, this project is very dear to my heart. I donated…
The Journey to Ilmalõpu – Jaak’s Story
This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your family’s mass flight experience, please write…
Baltic Deportation Commemoration – we will remember you, brothers and sisters
On Sunday, 16th of June 2024, the representatives from the Melbourne Baltic communities and Ukraine gathered to commemorate those affected by mass deportations. A beautiful ceremony with memorable speeches was…
Mass Deportations from Estonia and Baltic Nations, 1941
Message from AESL PRESIDENT 2024 Fellow Estonians We have some important dates that we celebrate every year. On 24 February, we celebrate Estonia’s birthday – the Day of Independence. August…
Digital Exhibition: The Great Escape 1944
In September 2019, the Estonian World Council (Ülemaailmne Eesti Kesknõukogu, ÜEKN) commemorated the 75th anniversary of the tragic event in Tallinn with a church service, laying of a wreath, an…
AESL Pärnu Funding update
AESL is proud to announce that Estonians in Australia have raised their initial target of $15,000, and well before the due date at end of July. We would like to…
Estonia-inspired film shortlisted for the prize of 2024 Top Short Film of Australia
A short film “Cement” by Estonian Director Eva Otsing is part of this year’s Top Short Films Competition and the 40th anniversary of the St Kilda Film Festival. The screening of…
From running a dairy co-operative to a new life in Australia – Hillar’s Story
This story was collected as part of a campaign in support of the Mass Flight Memorial. If you have a story to share about your family’s mass flight experience, please write…
AESL Conversation #5 – June Wrap Up
On the first Wednesday of every month, AESL holds “AESL Conversations” – an open virtual meeting in which individuals and organisations can come along for a chat. Facilitator Marissa Pikkat reports: Esto…
Fly it High! – The 140th Birthday of Estonia’s Flag
The Committee of the Year of Cultural Wealth invites you to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Estonian flag. Let’s raise the flags and dress in blue and white! This…
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