Beseda has been home to the Czech and Slovak community in the Canberra region since 1953, and it welcomes anyone who loves Czechoslovak culture.
We keep our language, food, music, and traditions alive through festivals, Czech language school, and community events.
Whether you grew up with it all or are just discovering it, you are warmly invited to join us.
Get involved
There are four easy ways to be part of Beseda; choose whichever suits you best, or do all four.
1. Become a member
Membership supports our events, our Czech school, and the upkeep of our Beseda building, and members enjoy special perks throughout the year. You can join using the payment options below.
Your details are only used for Beseda membership and are seen only by committee members.
2. Stay in touch
Leave your details in the form below, and we will keep you posted about upcoming events and news.
3. Volunteer
Beseda runs on the energy of its community. If you would like to help with events, activities, or behind the scenes, fill in the volunteer form below. Every bit of help makes a difference.
Please fill in your preferences in the form below.
4. Donate
Want to support Beseda in another way? We gratefully accept donations of any size, which go directly toward our events, Czech school, and community building.
DONATE securely by card with Square – Thank you very much! Děkujeme, ďakujeme!
Become a member
Choose a membership type below:
- Pay by card (preferred): Click “Pay now” on one of the membership options below for payment via Square.
Your membership automatically renews each year, and you can cancel at any time. - Pay by bank transfer: Beseda | BSB 062 908 | Account 008 002 18. Please use your name (individual) or your family name (family) as the reference so we can register your membership.
Register for email updates:
A committee member will be in touch to welcome you.
Your details are only used for Beseda communications and are seen only by committee members.
Questions before you join? Contact us or message us on Facebook. We would love to hear from you.
Donate
Already a member, or want to help? Any donation helps us repair our building and run more social events.
Děkujeme! Ďakujeme! Thank you very much!
