Melbourne Estonian Society - Melbourne'i Eesti Ühing "Kodu"

26/05/2026

And just like that… the Last Hurrah weekend has come to an end. 💙

26/05/2026

And just like that… the Last Hurrah weekend has come to an end. 💙

What an emotional, beautiful and unforgettable few days it has been.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us — from Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra and beyond. It meant so much to see Eesti Maja filled once again with laughter, stories, dancing, singing, hugs and generations of our community reconnecting together.

Many spent hours exploring the archives, reminiscing over photographs and memories stretching back decades. Others gathered in the Beer Hall, caught up with old friends, enjoyed the NOËP concert on Saturday and Family Day on Sunday, joined the community singalongs and filled the dance floor with joy one more time.

The speeches by Ambassador Jaan Reinhold, Matti and Rein Kiviväli, Hilja Toom and Vanessa Roosmets reminded us of something deeply important — while Eesti Maja holds a special place in our hearts, our community is bigger than these walls. Our community is the people, the friendships, the traditions and the care we carry forward together.

And we certainly felt that this weekend — in the loud and quiet “I love yous”, the warm hugs and the moments shared.

To everyone who volunteered, performed, helped organise, cooked, stacked chairs, carried boxes or simply came along to be part of it all — thank you. You helped make this weekend incredibly special.

And this is not the end. The Melbourne Estonian Society will continue inviting you to events and gatherings while we pack up, regroup and search for a new home for our community.

You are always welcome in our ranks. 💙
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23/05/2026

More on the Last Hurrah - beautifully written by Kristel Alla

Day one of the Last Hurrah has begun — and Melbourne Estonian House is already full of memories, reunions, archive-table discoveries and very respectable FOMO. Come Saturday and Sunday before everyone else tells you how wonderful it was.

23/05/2026

NOËP is live! 😍
Don’t forget to upload your photos to Kululu! 📸✨ https://app.kululu.com/w2eu50

22/05/2026

And just like that..
.Friday is nearly wrapped up. What a beautiful start to the weekend it has been.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us today. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces enjoying the Archive displays, reconnecting with friends, sharing stories, and celebrating our community together.

But we’re not done yet! Saturday and Sunday still have so much in store.

The Archive will continue to be open from 10am daily, with free entry and plenty to explore, including photos, articles, films, and handicrafts celebrating the many groups connected to Eesti Maja.

Saturday highlights:

🍺 From 12pm–5pm, Eesti Maja transforms into a lively Beer Hall with Estonian beer, bar service, and European pub-style food available for purchase.

🎶 Then in the evening, keep the energy going with the NOËP concert - one of the major highlights of the weekend! (Ticketed event.)

Sunday highlights:

💃🏻🕺🏼Wrap up the weekend with a warm and welcoming Family Day. Enjoy choir and folk dance performances, community activities, speeches, and a special moment as we look ahead to the final Tuljak at Eesti Maja.

🍴🥨The kitchen opens from 12pm with Estonian finger food available before performances and speeches begin at 2pm.

Need a break during your visit? Kobi Kafe ☕️ across the road is ready with great coffee to keep you fuelled throughout the weekend.

We can’t wait to celebrate the rest of this special weekend with you all.

📸 credits: Kristel Alla

21/05/2026

The family of Estonian Australian artist and writer Gunnar Neeme is offering books from his personal Estonian-language collection to the community. A collection shaped over decades of reading, thinking, and staying connected to Estonia from afar.

The Estonian Archives in Australia have already selected a number of titles, and the rest are being shared more widely. It’s less of a clear-out and more of a quiet handover from one Australian Estonian home to another.

For more information on how you can own these books, visit the HEIA article by clicking here: https://eesti.org.au/2026/05/01/from-gunnar-neemes-shelves-to-yours/

PS! Books will be available until Friday, 12 June 2026, or until allocated.

26/04/2026

For decades, these memories lived quietly in homes across Melbourne — passed down, kept safe, and remembered. Now gathered in one place, the Melbourne Estonian archive opens for a rare Last Hurrah display. Here’s the story behind it.

26/04/2026

A farewell weekend at Melbourne Estonian House 🏡
📅 22–24 May 2026

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Further information about the Last Hurrah weekend program has been uploaded to our Bulletin (yay)!

Click on the link below to find out more information about:
📜 The open archive and videos of past events in Estonian House
🍺 The Beer Hall event
🎶 Information and links to make sure you don't miss NOËP performing
👪 What's happening on our Sunday (Funday) Family Day

https://mailchi.mp/fca01bd7863b/last-hurrah-melbourne-estonian-house

You can RSVP for fun, free events and if you haven't already, purchase tickets to see the famous NOËP!

And feel free to subscribe to our newsletters to keep up to date with everything that's going on with our community (just click on the "Subscribe" link in the Bulletin).

See you soon at the Last Hurrah!

22/04/2026

Threads came together, skills grew, and creativity flowed 🧶✨

A beautiful, successful weaving class by Gabry - where every piece tells a story.

We’re so grateful. Our weaving class sold out so quickly.

Missed out? Like & comment below if you’d love to join next time 💛

16/04/2026

Join us for Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea!
☕️ 💐 🍰

Come celebrate with good company, delicious treats, and a relaxed afternoon together. It’s a family-friendly event, so bring your loved ones along and enjoy special performances by the children.

📅 3 May 2026
⏰ 2PM
📍 Melbourne Estonian House, Brunswick West

Please bring a plate to share. We can’t wait to see you there 🤍