Australian High Commission in the United Kingdom

28/08/2026

Every young person deserves to feel safe to be who they are.

Today is Wear It Purple day.

It is about showing up for LGBTQIA+ communities to make sure young people know they are seen, supported and never alone.

The Australian High Commission in London was proud to come together today to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

28/08/2026

Australian talent takes centre stage at Edinburgh Fringe.

The Australian High Commissioner was pleased to host an Aussie Barbecue on the 26th of August in Edinburgh as a part of our Australia House Creatives program.

The event brought together some of the exceptional Australian talent on stage and behind the scenes at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe to reflect on their achievements over the past month and connect with one other.

Guests were treated to a taste of home, from quintessentially Australian snacks provided by Arnotts, to delicious wine from Jacob's Creek Endless Sunshine range - inspired by Australia's warmth, optimism and relaxed way of life.

Thanks to House of Oz for partnering with us, and to Assembly Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe for helping to make this event possible.

Well done to all the Australian performers!

Interested in joining Australia House Creatives? Sign up through the link in our bio.

26/08/2026

21/08/2026

Thirty years ago, Shine captivated audiences around the world and became one of Australia’s most celebrated films.

The story depicts the life of famed Australian concert pianist David Helfgott, whose life and studies in London – including at the Royal College of Music and a performance at The Duke’s Hall – inspired the highly acclaimed film.

To mark the 30th anniversary of its theatrical release this week, we’re delighted to share a special message from Scott Hicks and David Helfgott celebrating the film and its remarkable legacy.

21/08/2026

15/08/2026

Today marks the 100th anniversary of Sir Alan Cobham’s arrival in Melbourne following his historic flight from the UK to Australia.

By the end of that journey, Sir Alan would become the first person to fly the round trip from England to Australia and back in his de Havilland DH.50 biplane, making 45 stops along the way.

Aviation has been transformed over the past 100 years, with non-stop flights between Sydney and London on the horizon courtesy of Qantas’s exciting new Project Sunrise initiative.

As we celebrate such innovation, we remember those pioneering aviators who blazed the trail.

13/08/2026

The Australian High Commission will be closed this Friday 14 August. Please head to our website for information on booking Passport and Consular appointments.

13/08/2026

“Policy is an inaccessible space for young people, yet we live with the consequences.”

Hear from Harveet at the Commonwealth Youth Multilateral Negotiations Training on why it’s important to invest in climate negotiation training for the next generation.

In Australia's role as COP31 President of Negotiations, we are working closely with young people, including the COP31 Presidency Youth Climate Champion Sally Higgins, to ensure youth perspectives are reflected throughout COP31.

We are proud to work alongside the Commonwealth to deliver important projects aimed at empowering youth to engage meaningfully in multilateral environmental agreement negotiations and related processes under the three Rio Conventions.