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 [...]
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 [...]
Following the legal merger of Dnister with Latvian Australian Credit Co-operative Society Ltd (Latvian) effective 1 September 2016, Dnister held community functions in Strathfield NSW on 25 September 2016 and Mitcham Vic on 8 October 2016 to welcome the new Latvian members, outline the merger process moving forwards and provide an updated on [...]
The Ukrainian Youth Association Dance Ensemble 'Verchovyna' is celebrating a milestone of 50 years! Dnister is very proud to continue our support to community organisations that mentor youth and cultivates community building. We invite all members to join in their celebrations in October Verchovyna, meaning “highland place”, from a town located in the Hutsul [...]
Dnister continues its long standing relationship with ‘Plast’ Ukrainian Scouting Organisation Australia by providing support towards the 50th Anniversary of the 43rd KURIN 'Karpathian Eagles' Melbourne. HISTORY OF THE CARPATHIAN EAGLES The Carpathian Eagles were formed in 1966. Apart from their keen interest in all things scouting they also enjoyed hiking through [...]
We are excited to announce the results of the Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Latvian Australian Credit Co-operative Society Ltd (Latvians) held on Saturday 27 August 2016. It was a success!! Latvian Members voted in favour of the merger of the Latvian Australian Credit Co-operative Society Ltd with Dnister effective from 1 [...]
Dnister is excited to announce, that the internationally renowned band “Okean Elzy” World Tour now includes Australia! The group has extended their historical tour Down Under – Melbourne 3rd February (170Russell) and 5th February in Sydney (The Metro Theatre). As the information provider of the event, we invite you to join us and follow concert [...]
