Current affairs
4.12.2017
Phone service interruptions 4 December 2017
Callers to the Embassy of Finland in Canberra may experience trouble connecting as of 4 December 2017. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as we can. Please send your enquiries to [email protected]. If you would like to book an appointment or have an enquiry related to passport, visa or other consular services, please email [email protected].
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1.12.2017
Finland centenary illuminations around Australia
In the evening on 6 December 2017, landmarks in major cities around Australia will light up in Finland's colours of blue and white to celebrate 100 years of Finnish independence. If you're in these cities, don't forget to check these out. It's not every day that Finland celebrates its centenary of independence, so take some photos too and share them with us on social media with the hashtag #finlandinaustralia!
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30.11.2017
Finland: Education for the edu-Nation (Part 6/7)
This is part six of a seven part article series with Professor Jari Lavonen, professor of physics and chemistry education and Head of the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Helsinki in Finland. In this particular segment he will discuss the impact of cultural attitudes and the first steps to changing them.
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22.11.2017
Mobile passport station arrives in Perth 30.1.2018
Applying for a passport with the mobile passport station is similar to the process of applying for a passport at our Embassy. However, the customer must pay for their passport via bank transfer before their appointment in an issuing location. Under no circumstances are we able to receive cash payments. We check your citizenship status beforehand and print the applications. This requires a lot of prior work from the Embassy – please book your appointments early enough.
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20.11.2017
Updated Finland 100 program for the end of 2017
The Finland 100 program for the rest of 2017 includes a Finland-inspired Art Exhibition, the opening reception for the exhibition, centenary illuminations around Australia for Independence Day and a private screening of the Finnish movie classic, The Unknown Soldier.
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15.11.2017
Finland: Education for the edu-Nation (Part 5/7)
This is part five of a seven part article series with Professor Jari Lavonen, professor of physics and chemistry education and Head of the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Helsinki in Finland. In this particular segment he will discuss the roles of entry requirements in selecting the best teachers.
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9.11.2017
Finland: Education for the edu-Nation (Part 4/7)
This is part four of a seven part article series with Professor Jari Lavonen, professor of physics and chemistry education and Head of the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Helsinki in Finland. In this particular segment he will discuss the things Australia could learn from Finland.
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7.11.2017
Finland-inspired art exhibition at the Embassy 28.11.2017-31.1.2018
As part of Finland's centenary of independence celebration, the Embassy of Finland welcomes everyone to view a unique art exhibition combining the artwork of three different artists inspired by Finnish nature and architecture. The exhibition can be viewed during the Embassy's opening hours and is free of charge.
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3.11.2017
The Embassy of Finland and The Girls Leadership Network present a leadership and communication workshop for girls
The Embassy of Finland is hosting a Connect! workshop promoting gender equality and girls' empowerment for girls and women between ages 15-25 on November 15th 2017 from 5:15 to 8:30 pm. The workshop is organized in collaboration with The Girls Leadership Network and is run by a famous Finnish improviser Kaisa Kokko.
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2.11.2017
Finland: Education for the edu-Nation (Part 3/7)
This is part three of a seven part article series with Professor Jari Lavonen, professor of physics and chemistry education and Head of the Department of Teacher Education at the University of Helsinki in Finland. In this particular segment he will discuss the skills children should learn and when they should learn them.
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