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Symposium: Allied co-operation in Brisbane during WWII: Australia, USA, Netherlands, UK – 30–31 August 2025 at UQ- Bus Tour Brisbane WWII sites – 1 September

Buy Tickets – Early Birds before August 1 Only $25 per day, incl lunch. 2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II in the Pacific—a defining moment in global history and in Brisbane’s legacy as a key Allied command centre. To commemorate this milestone, the Camp Columbia Heritage Association and the Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 24, 2025 ago

Dutch Organisations

Dutch Australian Association (DAA) in Launceston

The Dutch Australian Association (DAA) was established in Launceston in 1956, at a time when Dutch migration to Tasmania was increasing significantly after the Second World War. The DAA served primarily as a social and cultural organisation, helping Dutch migrants settle into their new lives while maintaining connections to their Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 23, 2025 ago

Migration history

Pete Mies – Dutch football pioneer and community leader in Launceston

Peter Johannes Gerardus Mies, born in 1936 in Neerbeek in the province of Limburg, the Netherlands, was a remarkable figure in Tasmanian football and in the Dutch-Australian community. At the age of 14, Pete joined his father and brother working in the mines of Limburg, contributing to the family’s livelihood Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 23, 2025 ago

Dutch Culture, Sport, and Religion in Australia

Dutch Odyssey: A Collective History of Migration to South East Australia

Dutch Odyssey is a collective history of Dutch migration, based on the experiences of families who settled in the South East of South Australia from the late 1940s onwards. The authors spent five years gathering stories from first and second generation migrants and expanded their research by consulting archives to Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 22, 2025 ago

Personal stories

Simon Boegheim – A lifelong servant of Dutch-Australian football in Queensland

Simon Boegheim – born in Gouda – has dedicated much of his life to the development and preservation of Dutch-Australian football in Queensland. From the mid-1960s, Simon became deeply involved in the administration of Hollandia Soccer Club, working alongside other prominent figures such as long-serving president John Morcus. During this Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 21, 2025 ago

Migration history

Fred van Breemen – A Founding Figure in Brisbane’s Dutch Football Legacy

Fred van Breemen stands as a testament to the enduring impact of Dutch migrants on Australian football and community life. Born in the Netherlands, Fred migrated to Australia in 1954 aboard the Johan van Oldenbarnevelt. His family settled in Coopers Plains, Brisbane, where his father contributed to the construction of Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 21, 2025 ago

Sport

Dutch coaches who shaped the Socceroos and Matildas

Dutch coaches and technical leaders have significantly contributed to the development and success of Australia’s national football teams. Their expertise has been instrumental in guiding both the Socceroos and the Matildas through pivotal moments in their histories. Socceroos Matildas These Dutch professionals have left a lasting impact on Australian football Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 21, 2025 ago

Migration history

Dutch-Australian Socceroos – the players of Dutch heritage who represented Australia

Dutch migrants and their descendants have made an important contribution to Australian football, not only at club level but also in the national men’s team, the Socceroos. From the 1950s onwards, Dutch-Australians have helped shape the squad during key periods of its development. This article highlights those players of Dutch Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 21, 2025 ago

Migration history

The Dutch influence in the Matildas – from early pioneers to modern stars

The Matildas, Australia’s national women’s football team, are celebrated not only for their sporting achievements but also for reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of modern Australia. Among this diversity, Dutch migrants and their descendants have played a notable role in shaping the team’s history, from its formative years to its Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 21, 2025 ago

Personal stories

Mary Fowler – Dutch football influence on a Matildas star

At the age of 11, Mary and her family relocated from Cairns, Australia, to the Netherlands to support the football aspirations of Mary and her siblings. They settled in cities such as Rotterdam and Arnhem, immersing themselves in the Dutch football culture. During this period, Mary played for BVV Barendrecht, Read more…

By DACC, 4 weeksJune 21, 2025 ago