Danes in Australia
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      • Scandinavian Association of South Australia
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    • Danish School Down Under (DSDU)
    • Sydney Opera House

From Denmark to Australia


Tales from past to present

read their stories
This website is dedicated to telling the stories of the many Danes who have made Australia their home. 

From the migrants seeking their fortune during the gold rush era of the mid-19th century. To the Danes fleeing after the Schleswig-Holstein wars. To the many who have made (and continue to do so) an impact on architecture, education, politics, industries and many other fields of expertise. To the many clubs, churches and associations which have gathered Danes across Australia for decades.....

Here you will find stories about
  • ordinary people with extraordinary stories
  • Danes who have made a mark on the Australian society
  • companies leading the way in their industry
  • innovative modern-day entrepreneurs seeking their luck down under
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and so much more......

......so if you have story to tell......
Please get in touch

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