Research Competition – Office of Slovenians Abroad
Are you interested in Slovenians abroad and around the world and did you research the reality of compatriots living in all four neighbouring countries, as well as many other countries on all continents in your final thesis?
The Office of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia for Slovenians Abroad and Around the World has announced the 24th prize competition for diploma, master’s and doctoral theses in the field of: Slovenians abroad and Slovenians around the world.
The competition will consider works in the period from 1. 1. 2025 to 31. 12. 2025. The best three works in the field of abroad and three works in the field of emigration will receive a cash prize, namely: • first prize for each of the areas in the amount of 800 euros, • second prize in the amount of 600 euros and • third prize in the amount of 400 euros.
The application deadline is February 20, 2026. More about the competition and application:
https://www.gov.si/zbirke/javne-objave/xxiv/
https://slovenci.si/xxiv-nagradni-natecaj-za-diplomske-magistrske-in-doktorske-naloge-s-podrocja-slovencev-v-zamejstvu-in-slovencev-po-svetu/
Kapelica Restoration & Memorial Stone project Rookwood Cemetery, Slovenian Lawn 2
Pater Darko has, over the last few years, highlighted the need for restoration of the Kaplica. He has expressed his wish for a Memorial Stone to include the names of the dedicated priests and nuns who served at St Raphael’s.
A working group will be formed to raise funds and manage this project, with a completion date for All Souls Day November 2026.
For those who are interested in being a part of the working group, please contact Mark Stariha on 0404 464 727,or email slovenian.consulate.nsw@gmail.com.
The first meeting will be in Feb 2026.
Showcasing Slovenian Culinary Talent
In the lead up to Christmas, VOSA will be sharing a weekly photo featuring members of our community and their culinary talents.
This week, we’re delighted to feature Olga Lah as she prepares and bakes the beloved Potica for the family Christmas celebration.
We’d love to see what you’re doing in your kitchens! Send your cooking photos to vosa.sloveniancommunitynotices.nsw@outlook.com.
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 3. adventna nedelja. Pri sv. maši je ljudsko petje.
Ob 5.00 popoldne bo sv. maša v Wollongongu – Figtreeju, v hrvaški cerkvi marije kraljice.
Na božični večer, 24.12., bomo imeli v Figtreeju – Wollongongu, v hrvaški cerkvi zgodnjo božično polnočnico ob 8.00 zvečer. Prosim, označite si datum in uro in se obvestite med seboj. Odkar v Wollongongu nimamo več slovenske cerkve, lahko rečemo, da drugod ne bi dobili take lepe ponudbe kar tako. Bila bi pa velika škoda, da ne bi več praznovali božiča tudi v tem slovenskem občestvu, čeprav se manjša. Dokler in kakor bo mogoče, toda potrudimo se, kar se moremo.
V Canberri – Garranu prihodnjo nedeljo, 21.12., ne bo sv. maše. Sv. maša bo v Canberri samo na božič, 25.12., ob 6.00 zvečer.
Božič 2025
Sreda, 24.12: zgodnja polnočnica v Wollongongu ob 8.00 zvečer Četrtek, 25.12: Božič:
a) Polnočnica opolnoči v Merrylandsu. blagoslov jaslic.
b) Sv. maša ob 9.30 dopoldne v Merrylandsu.
c) Sv. maša ob 6.00 zvečer v Canberri.
Petek, 26.12: Sv. Štefan: sv. maša ob 9.30 dopoldne, Štefanovanje in srečanje v dvorani. Prinesite, prosim, potice in pecivo za skupno mizo.
Pred božičnimi prazniki poskrbimo za bolne in starejše, da bodo prejeli zakramente. Poskrbimo tudi sami za dobro opravljeno sv. spoved, za to, da se spravimo pred bogom in med seboj. Sveto leto, ki se izteka, se mora še posebej poznati v našem življenju. Sv. spoved lahko opravite pred vsako sv. mašo, čez dan pokličite in se dogovorimo.
Čimprej obnovimo naročnino na Misli, darujmo dar za Rafaela in dar v božičnih – Rafaelovih kuvertah. Bodimo velikodušni, saj s temi darovi krijemo zavarovanje naše cerkve, dvorane (public liability insurance) in še druge izdatke.
Naše glasilo Rafael praznuje prihodnje leto junija svojo 60-letnico – takrat je izšla prva številka. Ob tej obletnici bi radi izdali jubilejno številko Rafaela, zato vas vabim, da pripravimo prispevke, spomine, pričevanja in predloge.
Osmrtnica (Death Notice)
On Friday, 5.12.2025, at the Catholic Care – Lewisham Nursing Home in Lewisham, NSW, FRANCI RAJK, aged 77, brother of + Barica Brodnik, + Ivanka Šimec and priest Lojze Rajk , passed away. He was born in Bojanja vas in the parish of Radovica. The day and time of the Holy Mass and funeral have not yet been arranged.
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
Slovenia has more than 3000 churches, chapels and other religious monuments, making it one of the top countries in Europe for sacral structures per capita.
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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Click the below links for the latest news and updates from Slovenia!
Click the below links for Slovenian professional organisations in Australia!
Slovenian Australian Chamber of Commerce
Slovenian Australian Academic Association
