Goethe-Institut Australien

As part of this year’s German Language Week, students across 🇦🇺 and 🇳🇿 got creative and showed us their funniest, smartest, and most relatable memes about learning German.

💚 A huge congratulations to our winners and a big thank you to everyone who took part. You’ve shown that learning German can be creative, expressive, and a lot of fun!

Looking to gain hands-on experience in cultural work?

The Cultural Program Department at the Goethe-Institut Sydney is looking for a motivated intern to join the team from 28 July to 28 October 2026.

Dive behind the scenes of our cultural department, support exciting projects, and play an active role in organising the German Cultural Day 2026 – with plenty of room for your own ideas and creativity.

At the Goethe-Institut, we connect artists, thinkers and audiences from Germany and Australia, creating space for dialogue, exchange and new perspectives on contemporary culture.

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!
More information: https://www.goethe.de/ins/au/en/ueb/kar/prm.html

Studying German offers opportunities 🎓

Around 200 Year 9 and Year 10 students from schools across Sydney came together for a lively German Day at UNSW .

The event was officially opened by Consul General Felix Schwarz and gave students a chance to explore opportunities to continue German at UNSW and the University of Sydney, learn about DAAD scholarships, and discover courses and exams offered by the Goethe-Institut.

A real highlight of the day were the interactive speaking sessions, where students worked in mixed groups with peers from other schools. After enjoying a tasty lunch of fresh Bretzeln, we wrapped up the day with a guided campus tour.
German Consulate General Sydney DAAD Australia

Spies at the Goethe-Institut? 👀
Caught between rumours and surveillance: during the Cold War, the Goethe-Institut repeatedly found itself at the centre of political tensions.
What was myth – and what was reality?
Our timeline of the institute’s history sheds light on it.
Discover more fascinating insights on our anniversary page.
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What if someone was stealing your time? ⌛
Momo, one of Germany’s most beloved stories, arrives in Australian cinemas.

This German classic by Michael Ende has shaped generations of readers – and now it’s coming to Australian cinemas for the first time. A story about time, connection, and what really matters, Momo feels more relevant than ever.

Catch this magical adaptation at the Children’s International Film Festival this June and July. ✨
🎬 Find screenings and book your tickets here: https://www.chiff.com.au/films

🍿This year´s Children´s International Film Festival is coming closer! 📽
Experience 30 kids films from around the world screening across Australian cinemas this June and July!

Don´t miss your chance to win general admission tickets to the festival! 🎫

▶️How to enter the draw:
Send an email (reference "Chiff2026") to: [email protected]

Check out the festival program: https://www.chiff.com.au/films
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Competition closes: 1st June, 23:59 AEST
Terms and conditions: https://www.goethe.de/ins/au/en/kul/kuf/faq/tcs.html

From Cannes to Sydney 🎬

This year’s Film Festival once again brings the world to the big screen – and among the standout titles are six German (co-)productions making waves internationally. Expect bold storytelling, award-winning talent and films straight from the world’s leading festivals.

From Cannes to Berlinale – these films have travelled far, and now they’re arriving in Sydney. Some screenings even feature special guests, offering rare insights behind the scenes.

Whether you’re into powerful drama, daring new voices or unforgettable cinematic experiences – this is your chance to discover some of the most exciting films in contemporary German cinema.