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Government Partners

German Embassy Australia Canberra

The Head of Mission in Australia, with the office located in Canberra, is also the accredited German Ambassador to Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Brisbane City Council

Brisbane City Council is the largest local government in Australia and is dedicated to a better Brisbane sharing its long-term vision for the future and is supporting local events that share this vision. Around 5000 Germans live in the inner district of Brisbane City Council.

German Consulate-General Sydney

The Consulate-General of Germany is in charge of legal and consular affairs for all Australian states and territories (except ACT) and the Islands of PNG, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Nauru. Jurisdiction: NSW & QLD.

Department of Education International (DEi)

The Department of Education International (DEi) provides education programs, services and experiences for students and teachers in Queensland and overseas.

German Honorary Consul Brisbane

The appointment as an honorary consul is based on a formal agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Australian Government, as outlined in the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (VCCR).

Trade and Investment Queensland

TIQ is the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency, helping Queensland exporters take their products to world markets, and promoting Queensland as the perfect place for investment.

Media Partners

Palace Cinemas

Palace Cinemas provide an immersive experience into a rich diversity of emotions, cultures, and destinations. A carefully curated program of high-quality new release and independent films sit alongside our trademark collection of international film festivals, providing the best of contemporary and classic cinema from Germany, Italy, Spain, France, Britain, Latin America and Scandinavia.

German Film Festival

The German Film Festival presented by Palace, in association with German Films, showcases the best contemporary German cinema. Brisbane dates: 7 - 28 May 2025.

SBS Australia

SBS GERMAN ndependent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and German-speaking Australians. Nachrichten und Geschichten aus unserer deutschsprachigen Community in Australien, in deutscher Sprache

Venue Partners

The Precinct - Advance Queensland

The Precinct is Queensland’s leading startup hub, based in Fortitude Valley.

It brings together the innovators who are creating our future businesses and the researchers, funders and industry leaders who can collaborate to make it happen. The Precinct runs purpose-built startup programs to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey.

Brisbane German Club

The Brisbane German Club has been entertaining the people of Brisbane with the finest traditional German food, beverages and culture since 1883.

Gadens Law

Gadens is a leading Australian law firm with 97 partners and 880 staff across offices located in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. With our history dating back to 1847, our vision is to be a preeminent, independent firm renowned for providing outstanding client service, innovative solutions and value.

Mobility Partner

Europcar Mobility Group

Europcar Mobility Group operates in over 140 countries, offering mobility solutions for businesses and consumers. Europcar has national footprints in Australia and New Zealand, covering airports, cities, suburbs and regional areas, with an extensive range of passenger, prestige and commercial vehicles. To save on your next rental thanks to Europcar - click here.

Festival Partners

Queensland Magnesia

Queensland Magnesia is Queenslands larest exporter and a long term supporter that values community engagement and cultural diversity as leading producer of premium-quality magnesia products with a strong focus on sustainability.

KOM Consulting

Solving productivity problems and building better operating models. KOM Consulting is a proud Queensland-based business that works with clients of all sizes to streamline operations, simplify internal structures, and explore revenue generation opportunities. We deliver measurable success – connect with us

Queensland University of Technology

QUT is a public research university located in the urban coastal city of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. QUT is located on two campuses in the Brisbane area - Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove.

Griffith University

Founded in 1971, Griffith University was opened in 1975, introducing Australia’s first degrees in environmental science and Asian Studies. Griffith ranks in the top five percent of universities globally with 50000 students spanning six campuses in South East Queensland.

The University of Queensland

Queensland's oldest university opened its doors in 1911. Ranked in the world’s top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions.

University of Southern Queensland

UniSQ is a recognised leader in online and blended education, are renowned for our supportive environment and student-focused commitment to learning and teaching. Study wherever and whenever it suits you. Over 110 degrees. Full-time or part-time. Study online or on-campus.

Clandestine Design Group

A Brisbane based, globally focused industrial design and innovation consultancy, taking care of Design, Research, Strategy, Prototyping and Manufacturing. We don’t just think outside the box, we work outside the box too. We are innately creative in our problem solving; using the latest tools, technologies, and processes available to deliver commercially focused next generation products, services, and experiences to market.

Kuhn Corp Print & Packaging

We are a local, family owned eco conscious print and packaging company specialising in environmentally friendly inks and packaging made from recyclable materials. Our sustainable practices: Environmentalyl friendly inks, Solar powered fuelled print machines & factory, Recycling plates & aluminium, Recycling contaminated rags, Recycling all Paper and cardboard, Growing our 100% Recycled Plastic packaging range.

Brokat Studio

Brokat Studio is a full-service creative agency based on Brisbane’s North Side. We are a team of passionate creatives, strategists, designers, and developers. Working together, we create effective solutions for our clients that will drive growth.

We love what we do, and we hope that you love it too.

Brokat is offering end-to-end marketing and hand-crafted collateral guided by your vision.

Product Sponsors

Götzinger Smallgoods

Götzinger Smallgoods is Queensland’s largest Australian owned Smallgoods manufacturer. Since 1908 Götzinger Smallgoods has been crafting premium quality, delicious European sausages, ham, and bacon using traditional methods and recipes in our family-owned, Australian business.

Henkel Australia & NZ

Building on a strong legacy of 150 years through innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses. Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners, adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings. In AUS & NZ we operate within all of Henkel’s strategic business areas: Henkel Adhesive Technologies and Henkel Consumer Brands. This year we’re showcasing Schwarzkopf, Bref laundry and Loctite super glue.

Ringers Western

Ringers Western isn’t merely a nostalgic homage, it sets a new benchmark in Australian outback-western fashion. Whether you’re a seasoned ringer or simply appreciate a damn good shirt, join the movement – stick with them, Ringers Western: Stickin’ Together, through thick and thin.

Weicon Australia

Operating internationally, our family business has been producing special products for the industrial sector since 1947. We keep the world’s industries running with our adhesives and sealants, technical sprays, high-performance assembly pastes and greases under the brand name WEICON TOOLS.

Beyreuther Brauhaus

The Bayreuther Hell is a typical Bavarian Helles. A light, fresh, easy-drinking beer that has always been one of the most popular types of beer in Bavaria. Since we have always been happy to accept challenges, Bayreuther Hell is our brewers’ favorite. It is available in selected bottle shops across Australia and online.

Brisbane Karneval

It’s a centuries old European dress up thing! Brisbane Karneval is Australia’s biggest German dress up party with special guests, performers, raffle prizes, best dressed awards and Brisbane’s best German cuisine and beers. Think Carnival in Rio with some authentic German Vibes. www.brisbanekarneval.com.au

Partner Organisations

Goethe-Institut Australien

The Goethe-Institut promotes intercultural cooperation between the Australia and Germany with German courses and cultural events.

German Academic Exchange Service

DAAD Australia has a long tradition of uniting people and academia with their scholarships. It is one of the most important funding organisations in the world for international exchange of students and researchers.

German Australian Community Centre Qld

GACCQ is passionate about promoting German culture, traditions and language in Queensland. We support initiatives and projects of the German Consulate in Brisbane and are dedicated to fostering cross-cultural and multicultural cooperation and relationships.

Australia-Germany Research Network

The Australia-Germany Research Network strengthens existing research connections and provides a platform for developing new relationships. It is managed by the German Embassy in Australia and Australian Embassy Berlin.

Study Queensland

Study Queensland is the State Government organisation dedicated to promoting Qld as a premier study destination and a preferred partner for education, training, research and innovation.

Queensland Youth Orchestras

QYO is a world class youth orchestra organisation based in Brisbane. 7 orchestras and ensembles with 500 musicians aged from 8 to 24 perform over 50 concerts each year. QYO Director of Music, Simon Hewett, worked for many years in Germany, as Principal Conductor of the Stuttgart Opera, and Principal Conductor of the Hamburg Ballet.

German-Australian Business Women Alliance

Founded in 2015, GABWA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to connecting German and German-speaking professional women across Australia. With active chapters in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Hobart, and Newcastle, our network is supported by a passionate team of 13 Ambassadors.

German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce

Innovative German Australian Business Alliance

iGABA – the innovative German-Australian Business Alliance creates business links between Australia and Germany. We are Queensland’s largest independent network of German professionals and the official State Partner to the AHK.

VIELEN DANK to each individual, institution and business that partnered with us this year. The generous support received so far enabled us to continue with Brisbane German Week and allowed us to ensure we could maintain the momentum and continue to build awareness and networks.

We thank all our sponsors, partners and volunteers from the bottom of our heart. Without your support this “week” of events would simply not have been possible. To join our list of partners please email us.

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