This year, ECFA funded an Estonian Language Curriculum Development Workshop in Sydney, which involved teachers from Queensland, NSW, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia.
Grantee Spotlight: Estonian Language Teachers in Australia
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ECFA Board members attend Victory Day Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial
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The Estonian community came together at the Australian War Memorial on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, for a wreath-laying ceremony to observe Estonian Victory Day.
Grantee Spotlight: EstWest Christmas Party brings together 170 Sandgroping Estonians
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How do you draw Estonians out west together? Throw a party! About 170 people spanning the generations, half of them children, gathered in Perth in early December 2025 to celebrate and share Estonian Christmas food and traditions and build new connections. ECFA funding helped to support the hire of the event venue. The Christmas Party included an out-of-season visit by Father Christmas, who had a...
Grantee Spotlight: Reviving Traditional Estonian Weaving in Melbourne
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A fully-subscribed weaving workshop in Melbourne in early 2026 was a first step in reviving traditional Estonian crafts within the local Estonian community. An ECFA grant was used to purchase eight specialized Ashford inkle looms, yarn, and high-quality instructional manuals to support a dedicated Traditional Baltic Weaving Workshop. The community response was overwhelming, with the event selling...
2026-27 funding available for Estonian cultural projects in Australia
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The Estonian Cultural Foundation in Australia (ECFA) is inviting applications for grants funding for the 2026-27 financial year.