As we celebrate this festive season, the Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia in Canberra extends its warmest Christmas and New Year greetings to you and your families. We wish you holidays filled with warmth, happiness, and the company of loved ones. May Christmas bring you contentment and hope, and 2026 be full of good health, opportunities, and success. Let this time of year remind us of our shared bond, and let us continue in the coming year with unity and dedication in preserving our language, culture, and traditions.
Spoštovani člani slovenske skupnosti v Avstraliji,želimo vam vesele, srečne in topline polne praznike, preživete v družbi vaših najdražjih. Naj bo božič poln zadovoljstva in upanja, novo leto pa naj vam prinese veliko zdravja, priložnosti in uspehov. Naj nas ta praznični čas spomni na naše skupne vezi, prihodnje leto pa nadaljujmo z enotnostjo in predanostjo ohranjanju našega jezika, kulture in tradicije.
Veleposlaništvo Republike Slovenije v Canberri
On behalf of the Slovenian Consulate in NSW, I extend my warmest Christmas and New Year wishes to all members of our Slovenian community. My sincere wish for you all is a peaceful, united, and happy 2026, with goodwill, opportunity, and continued connection within our community.
Vsem članom slovenske skupnosti v Novem Južnem Walesu želim lepe in mirne božične praznike ter srečno, zdravo in uspešno novo leto 2026.
Mark Stariha, Honorary Vice Consul, Slovenian Consulate NSW
Merry Christmas dearest members of the Slovenian community.
We wish you a peaceful, restful, and joyful Christmas, spent with the people you love most. Vesele Božične praznike vsem prijateljem VOSA.
We wish you a happy and healthy New Year 2026.
Imamo se radi vsi skupaj.
Stay safe, take care, and thank you for being part of our VOSA family.
Hvala vam.
Walter Šuber, NSW Representative for Slovenians Abroad,
The Government of The Republic Slovenia
Odrešenik Jezus je za nas postal majhen in ubog, da bi bili mi z njim bogatejši.
(Sv. Avguštin)
Bodimo majhni, da bo Gospod imel prostor v nas in med nami.
Blagoslovljen Božič in srečno novo leto 2026.
Father Darko Žnidaršič OFM, Head of the Slovenian Mission Merrylands
Bliža se najlepši čas v letu čas, ki ga namenimo družini in vsem , ki so nam blizu in vsem , ki smo blizu njim. Zato naj velja, da zlati časi bodo, če sivino vsagdana sami pozlatimo s poštenim delom in dobroto, jim s smehom udihnemo lepoto in prijateljstvom iskrenim neznost, zdravje, srečo, mir toplino.
Vesel božič in vse dobro članom in prijateljem kluba Triglav, kakor tudi vsem Slovenskim klubom , organizacijam in cerkvenim ustanovam širom Australije v prihajajočem se novem letu 2026.
Peter Krope, President Club Triglav MountiesThis Christmas, the Historical Archives of Slovenian Australians (HASA NSW) extends its heartfelt wishes to our Slovenian community.May the festive season bring peace, joy, and togetherness in your homes, and may the spirit of Christmas strengthen the bonds within our community and remind us of the values that connect us—respect, solidarity, and a deep appreciation of our cultural roots.
Naj vam praznični čas prinese mir, veselje in povezanost v vaše domove, naj božični duh okrepi vezi znotraj naše skupnosti ter nas spomni na vrednote, ki nas povezujejo – spoštovanje, solidarnost in globoko spoštovanje naših kulturnih korenin.
Olga Lah, President Historical Archives of Slovenian Australians
(HASA NSW)
Želimo vam čudovite božične in novoletne praznike. Naj bo leto 2026 polno ljubezni – do jezika, kulture in ljudi okoli nas. Naj vas spremlja sreča in veselje.
We wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year season.
May 2026 be filled with love – for language, culture, and the people around us.
May it bring you happiness and joy throughout the year.
Slovenian Language and Culture Association QLD ( SLCA QLD)
Showcasing Slovenian Culinary Talent
As Christmas draws near, we’re delighted to feature Potica once again—this time prepared and baked by Mira Smrdel, honouring a treasured Slovenian Christmas tradition where baking Potica is a symbol of family, heritage, and celebration passed down through generations.
Triglav Mounties Group
80-84 Brisbane Road, St Johns Park NSW 2176
Contact details
Phone: 02 9426 1000, Fax: 02 9823 2522
Email: triglavinfo@mountiesgroup.com.au
Web: www.mountiesgroup.com.au
Trading Hours
Sunday to Thursday: 10.00am – 12.00am – Friday & Saturday: 10.00am – 3.30am
Triglav Mounties GroupTriglav Mounties Group
Join Club Triglav to celebrate the year that’s gone and kick off 2026 together.
Regular Events
Triglav Bistro
Lunch: Daily, 10 AM – 3 PM
Dinner: 5 PM – 9 PM
Bingo
Every Monday, Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 10 AM
Trivia Night
Every Wednesday evening
Meat Raffle
Every Friday evening
Your Special Events
Triglav Mounties is available to host your family celebrations such
as birthdays,baptisms and the like.
Booking’s Essential. Tel.(02) 9426 1000
Pridite v Klub Triglav in skupaj vstopite v Novo Leto 2026
Redni Dogodki
Bistro Triglav
Kosilo vsak dan: 10:00 – 15:00
Večerja: 17:00 – 21:00
Bingo
Vsak ponedeljek, torek in četrtek zjutraj ob 10:00
Trivia večer
Vsako sredo zvečer
Mesna nagradna igra
Vsak petek zvečer
Vaši posebni dogodki
Triglav Mounties je na voljo za organizacijo vaših družinskih praznovanj, kot so rojstni dnevi, krsti in podobno.
Rezervacija je nujna. Tel. (02) 9426 1000
St Raphael’s Slovenian Mission Merrylands
Email: slomission.sydney@gmail.com
Phone: 0409 074 760
Tedenske Novice
Ta nedelja je 4. Adventna nedelja. Pri sv. maši je ljudsko petje. Zapeli bomo božično devetdnevnico.
V Canberri v nedeljo ne bo slovenske sv. maše, pač pa bo sv. maša tam na božič, 25.12., ob 6.00 zvečer.
V sredo, na sv. večer, bo zgodnja Božična polnočnica v Figtreeju – Wollongongu, v hrvaški cerkvi Marije Kraljice, ob 8.00 zvečer.
Na Božič bo v Merrylandsu slovesna Božična Polnočnica – opolnoči. Pred sv. mašo bomo že zapeli nekaj Božičnih pesmi in blagoslovil bom jaslice. poje mešani zbor.Druga božična sv. maša v Merrylandsu je ob 9.30 dopoldne z ljudskim petjem. Ob 6.00 zvečer je Božična sv. maša v Canberri.
V petek je praznik sv. Štefana in naše štefanovanje. Sv. maša bo ob 9.30 dopoldne, kulturni program in potem srečanje v dvorani ob kavi, čaju, poticah in pecivu. Našim gospodinjam se priporočamo za dobrote! Bog povrni! Kosila letos ne bo. V petek zvečer ni sv. maše in ni češčenja!
Prihodnjo nedeljo je praznik sv. družine. Po sv. maši bomo zapeli zahvalno pesem za leto gospodovo 2025. To nedeljo končujemo v naših škofijah sveto leto, uradno pa bodo sklenili sveto leto v Rimu – Vatikanu v torek, 6.1.2026. Isti dan je tudi 100-letnica rojstva našega + p. Valerijana Jenka.
Osmrtnica (Death Notice)
On Monday, December 15, 2025, CHARLES DRAGO GRAČNER, aged 93, born in Maribor, died at Concord Hospital. The funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m in the chapel of the Mausoleum in Rookwood.
SLCA – Learn Slovenian Let’s Preserve our Language!
Email: slovenianlanguage.qld@gmail.com
Slovenian Language and Culture Association QLD (SLCA QLD)
offers 7 engaging online classes,
including two for young learners.
7:00 a.m. Sunday (QLD time): For beginners—kids learn Slovenian through songs, games, and basic grammar.
8:00 a.m. Sunday: For children aged 9+ with some Slovenian knowledge.
Adults: can choose from two advanced beginner classes, one intermediate class, or a 60-hour intensive beginner course.
More info:
hhttps://www.facebook.com/SLCAQld
VOSA Sydney Radio
Glas Avstralskih slovencev Sydney v živo vsako soboto na 89.3 FM. Če želite poslati posebno sporočilo družinskemu članu ali prijatelju, ali poslušati svojo najljubšo pesem v naslednji oddaji, nam pišite pošto na naslov – vosaradio@outlook.com ali nas pokličite na telefonsko številko na 0400 533 009 najkasneje do 17. ure vsak torek.
Voice of Slovenian Australians Sydney is live every Saturday on 89.3 FM. If you would like to send a special message to a family member or friend, or listen to your favourite song on the next show, email vosaradio@outlook.com, or call 0400 533 009 no later than 5 pm every Tuesday.
Follow us on Facebook for community news!
https://893fm.com.au/show/voice-of-slovenian-australians/
Email: vosaradio@outlook.com”
Phone: 0400 533 009
Fun Fact Friday
Nativity Scenes are a tradition that date back several hundred years and are still popular today across the country.
Slovenian Consular Assistance
Honorary Consuls and Vice Consuls serve as Slovenia’s official, but unpaid and part time,
representatives in New South Wales. They work under the supervision of the
Slovenian Embassy in Canberra. A new Honorary Consul is expected to be appointed later this year.
The Honorary Vice Consul, Mark Stariha, continues the work of the Consulate. For General Information and queries related to Slovenia, you are welcome to contact
HVC Mark Stariha on 0404 464 727 or by email slovenian.consulate.nsw@gmail.com.
For Citizenship & Passport enquiries, please contact the Embassy of Slovenia in Canberra by email sloembassy.canberra@gov.si or by phone on 02 6290 0000.
Slovenian Citizenship – How can I obtain and what is the process ?
Slovenian citizenship can be acquired by birth, or by naturalisation if you actually reside in Slovenia on a continuous basis for the prescribed period of time.
For more detailed information on Citzenship and requirements, click the below link.
For all questions and citizenship enquiries, contact the Slovenian Embassy in Canberra on +61 2 6290 0000 or sloembassy.canberra@gov.si.
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Slovenian Australian Chamber of Commerce
Slovenian Australian Academic Association
