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"Seeing Sydney - Knowing Country" an exhibition with a Swiss connection
The Swiss Community Care Society in Sydney invited its Members to a Guided Tour at the Museums of History (Sydney Museum) in Bridge...
Sep 52 min read


Thank you Katja!
At the meeting of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) on 23 August in Bern, Katja’s term as a member of the Council expired. Katja...
Aug 301 min read


E-ID Referendum on 28 September 2025 - your voice matters
On 28 September 2025, Swiss voters will decide whether to introduce a new electronic ID (E-ID).
Aug 293 min read


Webinar: “The most important tax and financial topics for Swiss abroad”
The Consular Directorate of the FDFA, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad (OSA)/SwissCommunity and Soliswiss are pleased to invite you...
Aug 201 min read


Swiss National Day Events 2025
Swiss National Day, 1st of August, is just around the corner! Various clubs across Australia are hosting events to celebrate - check out...
Jun 252 min read


Swiss Festival 2025, Melbourne
Hard on the heels of celebrating Swiss National Day, the Swiss Community and friends of Switzerland came together again at the biennial...
Jun 151 min read


Australian Council of the Swiss Abroad Delegates 2025 -2029
The elections for the Council of the Swiss Abroad (2025–2029) have come to a close. In April and May 2025, all Swiss citizens...
Jun 11 min read


Federal Budget Cuts with Impact for Swiss Abroad - SAA Statement
On 29 January 2025, the Swiss Federal Council submitted a comprehensive cost-cutting package (EP27) for consultation. The package is...
May 11 min read


Spring Meeting of the Council of the Swiss Abroad - 20./21. March 2025
27. March 2025, Beat Knoblauch & Carmen Trochsler The spring meeting of the Council of the Swiss Abroad (CSA) took place in Bern on 21...
Mar 276 min read


Between roots and clichés: the view of emigrants in Australia on Switzerland
Swiss in Australia are invited to participate in a survey that examines how Swiss emigrants in Australia preserve their cultural roots...
Mar 161 min read


Welcome to our newest member
The Swiss Alliance Australia keeps growing! Welcome to our newest member - SwissCham Australia! As the hub of Swiss business in...
Feb 201 min read


Swiss Community Events 2025
Swiss clubs across Australia are kicking off their events for the year! From casual gatherings and after work drinks to traditional...
Feb 51 min read


The Evolution of Direct Elections in the Council of the Swiss Abroad
By Carmen Trochsler, Australian Delegate to the Council of the Swiss Abroad* In 2017 , a first-time experiment allowed Swiss citizens in...
Feb 45 min read


Did you receive an email from EDA - Konsularische Direktion?
Have you received an email from the Konsularische Direktion EDA over the weekend? If yes , this means you are eligible to vote in the...
Jan 231 min read


Oceania Swiss Club Presidents’ Conference, 8 -10 Nov 2024
By Carmen Trochsler, Australian Delegate to the Council of the Swiss Abroad, Council of the Swiss Abroad Delegate / SAA Committee member...
Nov 22, 20245 min read


Swiss Review - your feedback is needed
Have you taken the Swiss Review survey yet? The magazine for the Swiss Abroad is celebrating 50 years, and is doing a readership survey....
Sep 13, 20241 min read


Welcome to our new Ambassadors
On 7 August 2024, H.E. Nikolas Stürchler presented his credentials to H.E. the Honorable Sam Mostyn AO, Governor-General of the...
Aug 9, 20241 min read


Council of the Swiss Abroad elections - Australia is leading the way
How can the 800,000 Swiss abroad be best represented in Switzerland today? Historically, Swiss Clubs were the only way for Swiss...
Jul 25, 20241 min read


100th Congress of the Swiss Abroad in Lucerne
The 100th Congress of the Swiss Abroad took place in Lucerne from Thursday, July 11 to Saturday, July 13, 2024. A meeting report by...
Jul 21, 20241 min read


Webinar: Returning to Switzerland for education or training
Following the highly successful webinars held in 2023, the Consular Directorate of the FDFA, the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad...
Jun 8, 20241 min read
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