Upcoming events

Thinking of Ukraine: Wartime Readings from Australia and New Zealand (Part II)
We warmly invite you to the continuation of the series “In Thoughts with Ukraine: Australian and New Zealand Creative Voices” — the second evening dedicated to prose and drama.
📅 Wednesday, 24 September 2025
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Melbourne time, AEST)
🌐 Online, via Zoom
This evening will become a literary space where voices of memory, courage, and hope will be heard. It is a place where new names are discovered and a sense of unity is born — a unity that sustains Ukraine in times of trial.
May the word once again shine as a light that overcomes the darkness.
Organisers: Malvy Literary Club (Australia) and the Ukrainian Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand.

Thinking of Ukraine: Wartime Readings from Australia and New Zealand
An online evening of literary readings, of poetry, by Ukrainians and friends of Ukraine living in Australia or New Zealand. The event will take place online on Thursday 4 September at 7.00 – 8.30 p.m. AEST.
Authors wishing to share their poetry or other literary work are encouraged to fill in the online form and to upload the work or works they would like to read. The invitation is extended to established as well as new authors.
Conditions of participation:
Works may be in English or Ukrainian.
Readings must last no more than 4 minutes.
Authors must be temporary or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand.
There are no guidelines as to the themes of the works proposed for reading.
📅 Thursday, 4 September 2025
🕖 7:00 – 8:30 PM (Melbourne time)
🌐 Online, Zoom
https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/81743467523?pwd=0tcHDBVOs9WdR2fmwlyY09gqCxmecu.1
Organising Committee: Alessandro Achilli, Olga Maxwell, Marko Pavlyshyn, Nataliya Poshyvaylo-Towler, Iryna Skubii, and Yulia Usik.
Hosted by: Ukrainian Women’s Association Victoria and Ukrainian Studies Association of Australia and New Zealand.

First Ukrainian-Australian Book Fest 2025
Join us for the First Ukrainian-Australian Book Fest – a vibrant day of stories, poetry, and cultural connection. Discover authors from Ukraine, Australia, and the diaspora, explore book stalls, enjoy live readings, and celebrate our shared heritage.
🎟️ Tickets: $30 | Free for children under 15
👉 Book now: https://www.trybooking.com/DCSWM

Sausage Sizzle fundraiser for Ukraine 🇺🇦
Join us this winter for a charity sausage sizzle to support Ukrainian women and children affected by the ongoing war. Your contribution truly makes a difference.