It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has flown by! To take a closer look at what’s been happening in 2026, visit the news blog on the SAA website - where we post community news and helpful information for Swiss living Down Under. Across the country, Swiss clubs in every state have been very active, organising countless events that bring people together and celebrate our shared heritage. A lot of work and love goes into keeping a club running, and we would like to expres

The camps of the Organisation of the Swiss Abroad offer a unique chance for young Swiss living abroad to reconnect with their roots, explore Switzerland’s stunning landscapes, and build lasting friendships. Several summer camps 2026 still have available spots, providing diverse experiences from sports and outdoor adventures to cultural tours across the country. These camps welcome Swiss youth aged 15 to 18 from around the world, creating a vibrant community that strengthens t

A webinar on ETIAS and returning to Switzerland for a holiday or permanently.

April 2026. By Carmen Trochsler & Beat Knoblauch The delegates of the Council of the Swiss abroad met in Bern on 19. and 20. March 2026. Australia was represented with Carmen Trochsler (Adelaide), Barbara Zingg (Broome), Beat Knoblauch (Sydney) and Thomas Hofer (Perth, deputy delegate). Roland Isler (Melbourne) joined the Council meeting online. It was a great pleasure to meet fellow delegates from all over the world in person over these two days, as well as members of the

A major step in strengthening border security for the Schengen Area (of which Switzerland is a part of) will be the introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which is expected to become operational in the last quarter of 2026. The European Union will announce the exact start date several months in advance, along with detailed information on application procedures. ETIAS is a mandatory pre-travel screening for individuals that plan to e

A lifetime of service to the Swiss Community It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Peter Meury. He was a most influential personality within the Swiss Community in Australia. Peter arrived in Melbourne in late 1960, delegated from Basel for a position with the Swiss Ciba Company. Almost immediately he got involved with the Swiss Club of Victoria, eventually taking on the Presidency of the club. The club house on Flinders Lane is one of Peter’s enduring legacies

SCV MEMBERS PORTRAIT ART PROJECT This project began with a simple idea: let’s really see each other. Led by artist and SCV committee member, Patrick Rychner, the 100 x Swissness Arts Project set out to photograph 100 members of the Swiss Club of Victoria (SCV) – not just as faces, but as people with stories, histories, and quirks worth sharing. The aim was connection. Members meeting members. Old hands crossing paths with newer faces. Conversations starting where they migh

To celebrate its 75 th anniversary, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, considered one of the most iconic and spectacular live events in the world, will be presented for the first time in Brisbane this February. More than 30 bands, some 1’000 performers from various countries! And proudly flying the Swiss flag will be the Top Secret Drum Corps from Basel, in their black uniforms and big hats with a white feather. The group was formed in 1991 by young drummers who started

Switzerland has declared January 9th a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the horrific fire in Crans-Montana. The Swiss community in Australia joins in the commemoration, our thoughts and condolences are with the victims and their families, and with the community in Crans-Montana.