Exhibition: “We Are an Island” by Florence Metgé
On April 8, 2015, the Alliance Française de Melbourne will launch “We Are an Island”, an exhibition by Florence Metgé that explores the ideas of isolation and insulation on an island, drawing…
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Launch of “Awakening, Four Lives In Art”
On Monday, 16th March, at the State Library of Victoria, the Honorary Consul General of France, Mrs Myriam Boisbouvier-Wylie, launched the book Awakening, Four Lives in Art, by Dr Eileen Chanin and…
Multilingual audio tours launched at the Immigration Museum
In times of fear and intolerance, it is important to accept peoples’ cultural differences and embrace multiculturalism. This was the key message delivered by the Hon. Robin Scott, the Victorian…
Consular Advisors on duty
The elected “conseillers consulaires” representing the French Nationals in Australia, Fiji and Papua New-Guinee will be on duty in Melbourne to hear your grievances on Wednesday, 20th of May, from 2:30 until 4:30…
Conference on estate managment of French people living in Australia
Do you own real estate in France or are you considering investing in France? To know how to optimize your investments, you are invited to attend a conference about real estate management…
A debate not to be missed: Understanding Charlie, the implications for language, culture and globalization
After the recent killings in Paris and Copenhagen, the English language media had a hard time understanding, defining and explaining France’s attachment to the values underpinning the satirical magazine Charlie…
Diplomatic Breakfast for the Australian Grand Prix
On Friday, March 13th, the Consular Corps of Melbourne organised a Diplomatic Breakfast for the 2015 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Guests attended an interesting presentation demonstrating how sporting events can…
A “garden of voices” with Les Arts Florissants
On Tuesday, March 10th, the French musical ensemble Les Arts Florissants performed “Jardin à l’italienne”, with soloists of the Jardin des Voix 2015 at the Melbourne Recital Centre – a performance which highlighted the Baroque Italian style of…
Registration to the list of French nationals living abroad
Why is it important for French Nationals to be registered at the French Consulate ? It allows you to get more efficient help in case of need (loss/theft of documents, accident…
Languages open-day at Glen Eira College
On Wednesday, 28th of April, from 9.15am, Glen Eira College will open its doors to the public to give the opportunity to learn about their innovative language programs, and do a…