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New Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sydney
We are very happy to introduce Guido Tielman as the new Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sydney! Guido recently arrived in Sydney with his wife and son, and has hit the ground running. Guido has over…
Strategic Partnership between the Government of Australia and the Government of the Netherlands
The Netherlands and Australia have formally signed a Strategic Partnership, marking a milestone in our bilateral relations and establishing a long-term framework for enhanced cooperation. Dutch Prime Minister, Minister-president Rob Jetten, signed the partnership with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,…
Innovation Series | Ziptrak visit
Last night a delegation of DutchSA – Australian Netherlands Chamber of Commerce visited Ziptrak® for a tour of their magnificent Tonsley facilities.
Australia and Horizon Europe | Free Online Webinar
From 2027, Australia’s association with Pillar II of Horizon Europe would give Australian organisations a new pathway into Europe’s €95 billion research and innovation programme. This Australia-wide webinar will look at what that means, where the opportunities are likely to…
Euromix 2026
DUTCHSA was proud to attend EuroMix 2026 in Adelaide, where over 240 attendees from 13+ nationalities gathered for an evening of strategic networking and cross-cultural collaboration. Edwin Roman, Lilian Mellink and Judith Weits, together with other DUTCHSA members joined representatives…
Pop-up Passport Desk Adelaide October 2026
The Consulate General of the Netherlands is coming to Adelaide. You can temporarily apply for a Dutch passport or ID card here. When? 12, 13 and 14 October Make an appointment You can only make an appointment for 12 October. 13 and…
BIG ANNOUNCEMENT from Hutt Street Photos
“BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! On Monday 17 August Alan & Catherine will officially be handing over Hutt Street Photos, and RETIRING! 2 of our current staff, Conor Tiffin and Jackson Thornbury are buying the business and taking it over. Catherine will be…
Additional screening of Human Forever
Our sponsor, Rembrandt Living, has arranged another screening of Human Forever | an award-winning documentary about dementia care Missed out on the previous screening, or would you like to see this powerful documentary again? Human Forever is an uplifting documentary…
Proudly Orange – an interview with Silvia Slooten
In this edition Silvia shares her recent migration story to Australia, how she built a business around her passion, balancing health challenges, and why sometimes the best advice is simply: just do it. Interview by Vasco Bontje Can you introduce…
DutchSA Welcomed Her Excellency Ambassador Ardi Stoios-Braken
It was a pleasure to welcome members and friends of the DutchSA community for an enjoyable evening at Luma Restaurant & Bar, The Playford MGallery. We were honoured to be joined by Her Excellency Mrs Ardi Stoios-Braken, Ambassador of the…
Meet & Greet with the Dutch Ambassador in Adelaide
Join DutchSA for a meet & greet with Her Excellency Mrs. Ardi Stoios-Braken, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Australia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, the Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu. Wednesday 22 July 2026 email info@dutchsa.com.au for further details
Australia’s Resident Return Visa Fee Increase:
From 1 July 2026, the fee for Australia’s Resident Return Visa (RRV) increased from roughly A$500 to about A$1,500 for a five-year travel facility. For many permanent residents, this change is difficult to reconcile with the nature of the service.…
Human Forever – A Powerful Documentary About Dementia
DutchSA recently had the privilege of attending a special screening of the inspiring documentary Human Forever at Palace Nova Cinemas in Adelaide, and it’s a film that will stay with us for a long time. We were especially fortunate to…
From Amsterdam to Ziptrak® — An interview with Tony de Maaijer on opportunity, persistence, and giving things a go
— An interview with Tony de Maaijer on opportunity, persistence, and giving things a go Tony’s journey from Amsterdam to South Australia started, somewhat unexpectedly, with a cheap cruise ticket from Canada to Australia and the promise of very affordable…
World Cup Soccer 2026
Wie kijkt uit naar de laatste groepswedstrijd van Oranje? Je kunt deze en alle andere WK-wedstrijden live en gratis zien bij SBS en SBS on Demand. Friday 26 June: 8:30AM Adelaide time The Dutch Pantry Klemzig will open up again,…
Tracing DUTCH roots — with Cameron van den Heuvel
Cameron has built a career at the intersection of research and innovation, from his early days as a sleep scientist to his current strategic role at Adelaide University, where he supports and strengthens research across academic portfolios. But beyond the world…