Dnister is pleased to have been a part of a wonderful event in Melbourne, as the Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians and Finns celebrated their age-old courting and wedding traditions. Our Baltic neighbours showcased their vibrant culture with unique and intricate hand crafts, song and dance and delicious food! Thank you to all who participated and donated at our Photo [...]
Dnister was pleased to support the Embassy of Ukraine in Australia’s "Ukrainian Independence Day Event" held at the Commonwealth Club, Canberra ACT on Monday, 11th September 2017. Our support for this event was provided within the context of our Memorandum of Understanding with the Embassy for the promotion of initiatives that nurture and maintain [...]
Introducing our new Latvian Community and Business Development Officer Angelika Petersons. Angelika has been promoted after years of service to an important newly created role to service the needs of the Latvian Community in Melbourne. Angelika who speaks fluent Latvian will be maintaining a close relationship with our Latvian members and provide servicing from a [...]
Dnister's Deputy Chairman David Hassett, Lending and Member Services Executive Ivanka Bernyk and Member Services Consultant Angelika Petersons had the pleasure of visiting the Daugavas Latvian School in Melbourne who received their inaugural valuable school contribution for 2017. Dnister is excited to have the Latvian Schools and playgroups across Australia join the annual funding program [...]
Members of our Board, Deputy Chairman David Hassett and Board Member Michael Kornitschuk had the pleasure in meeting with Melissa O'Rourke, upcoming Australian Ambassador to Ukraine prior to her commencing her Ambassadorial post beginning September 15! Ms O'Rourke will be based in Kyiv, operating through a partnership arrangement with the Canadian Embassy. Our conversation [...]
Dnister is excited to congratulate Natalie Soloczynskyj, the winner of the $1,000 prize from our Visa Debit Facebook draw! Thank you to all entrants for helping make the Visa Debit draw a success! Be sure to keep an eye out on our Facebook page for future promotions. Image: Natalie Soloczynskyj (winner) and Liam Tiernan (Dnister [...]
Students of the Ukrainian Community School in Adelaide celebrated the end of term with delicious lovingly prepared Pasky gifted by the Ukrainian Women's Association in SA and lots of learning about Ukrainian Easter! The school would also like to thank everyone's community spirit in supporting their raffle where the monies will help provide needed resources. [...]
What a weekend! It was organised and you came. A momentous event for fans of Okean Elzy and the Ukrainian Australian Community! Dnister was honoured to have been able to participate and support the tour in Australia. Thank you Okean Elzy, Susy Productions and their sponsors Kyivstar, UIA! We are all grateful to those [...]
Dnister is proud to continue its ongoing support of Ukrainian youth organisations across Australia and its longstanding relationship with Ukrainian Scouting Organisation ‘Plast’. The 2016/2017 camp celebrated 105 years since Plast was formed. Dnister congratulates Plast on their milestone, their achievements over the years and is proud to have been one of the [...]
Please be aware that due to the timing requirements of the system merger of Latvian members, all branches including Dnister's Head Office will be closed for business from 3.00pm AEDT on Friday 9th December 2016. Please be aware of your local branch hours to mitigate any inconvenience caused. Essendon Branch Fri 9th December 9:30am - 3:00pm AEDT Sat [...]
Presented by The Museum of Ukrainian Art Melbourne - Bishop Ivan Prasko Event Details Open From Saturday 26th September 2016 Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Price Range This is a free event Advertisement View Venue North Melbourne Church / Parish Hall 35 Canning St, North Melbourne VIC 3051 Details All Ukrainians are welcome to [...]
Presented by The Ukrainian Catholic Presbytery Event Details When Friday 4th November | Saturday 5th November | Sunday 6th November 2016 Time Fri - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Sun: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Price Range This is a free event Advertisement View Venue Ukrainian Catholic Presbytery | Ukrainian Community Hall 101 [...]
Presented by Verchovyna Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Event Details When Tuesday 22nd November 2016 Time 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Price Range This is a free event Advertisement View Venue Ukrainian House Essendon 3-11 Russell St, Essendon VIC 3040 Details Come along and observe a typical Verchovyna class! Meet instructors and get to know [...]
Presented by the Ukrainian Vilne Kozatstvo Event Details When Sunday 23rd October 2016 Time 12:00 pm Price Range Adults: $30 Children: Free Advertisement View Venue Ukrainian House 3-11 Russell St, Essendon VIC 3040 Details Program: Celebratory speech Lunch Festive concert Please let us know in advance if you will be attending by calling [...]
Dnister held its 57th Annual General Meeting on Sunday 6 November 2016 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Hall in Essendon. The meeting was well attended by Members including representatives from the Latvian community. We were pleased to welcome our new Latvian members to their first AGM following the legal merger of Latvian Australian Credit Co-operative [...]
