For more than 120 years, Le Courrier Australien has been fundamental in integrating the French-speaking community in Australia, and vice-versa, exposing Australians to the best of French culture, lifestyle and philosophy.
Our roles
Culture.
Promoting Australian-French culture in all its diversity and fostering the continuation of the longstanding Australian-French relationship by organising and funding events showcasing the common history of Australia and France,
Information.
Informing the Australian-French public about issues affecting the community, including the need for strong local content production for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
Education.
Assisting Le Courrier Australien in adopting an educational role through the provision of vocational experiences and platforms for domestic and international students and through engaged partnership with various educational bodies in France and Australia
Heritage.
Ensuring that the LCA is properly funded to maintain and advance its role as Australia’s oldest foreign newspaper in all media, including facilitating the publication of various prints and publications of benefit to the community
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Make a donation.
We're a non-profit that depends on donations to fund our different activities and help to keep Le Courrier Australien thriving for years to come.
France and Australia have always shared a special relationship throughout the years.
Le Courrier Australien Friends is a place to learn, to remind us that we have a “duty to remember” but also an open window to the bright future between the two communities. The heart and soul of Le Courrier Australien Friends Inc. is a community of people working to bring you unlimited access to reliable information on Le Courrier Australien newspaper and through different events, exhibitions,...
If it is useful to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $20, $50 or whatever you can to protect and sustain Le Courrier Australien.
Thanks,
Le Courrier Australien Friends Inc.
BSB: 082 132
Acc: 987451757
Our events
Coming soon
Le Courrier Australien Friends Inc. is organising for the second year “The French of the Year in Australia” to reward French citizens in Australia who have distinguished themselves in a particular field.
This "Prix des Français.es en Australie" aims to honour French citizens who have recently arrived in Australia, or who have been living here for a long time and whose commitment and talents contribute to the influence of France throughout Australia.
"I commend the first instalment of Le Courrier Australien–Collector's Edition to Australian and French audiences and for those interested in the history between our two countries”
— His Excellency General the HonourableDavid Hurley AC DSC (Retd)
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
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