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29/10/2026

ENG/UKR 🎨 Join our "Express Your Emotions" Art Workshop for Ukrainian Youth (Aged 12–25)!

Sometimes words aren't enough to capture what we feel inside. Art provides a powerful pathway to reflect and release emotions.

As part of the Youth Community Connector program, we are hosting a creative session: "Express Your Emotions". It’s a space to explore different creative mediums, unwind, and express yourself without pressure.

This is a safe, welcoming space where you can translate your thoughts, complex feelings, and story into art. Whether you’re an experienced artist or haven't picked up a paintbrush since primary school, there are no rules or judgements here. Just you, the paint, and your authentic self.

🗓 Date: Sunday 8 November
⏰ Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
📍 Location: Ukrainian Club Brisbane, 47 Galsworthy St, Holland Park West

All materials are provided — just bring your desire to create!

This session offers a safe space for personal expression. If you choose to, your artwork can be included in our final exhibition.

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/mrU5m3SieFBJSNYT7
Got questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]

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🎨 Запрошуємо на Артворкшоп "Express Your Emotions" для української молоді (12-25 років)!

Іноді слова неспроможні передати все, що ми відчуваємо. Мистецтво — це спосіб зазирнути всередину себе та вивільнити емоції.

У рамках молодіжної програми Youth Community Connector ми проводимо творчу зустріч "Express Your Emotions". Це можливість спробувати різні художні техніки, розвантажити думки та провести час у колі однодумців.

Це безпечний та дружній простір, де ти зможеш трансформувати свої почуття, думки та переживання у мистецтво. Неважливо, чи ти досвідчений художник, чи початківець — тут немає оцінок, правил чи обмежень. Тільки ти, фарби та твоя історія.

🗓 Коли: неділя, 8 листопада
⏰ Час: 12:00-16:00
📍 Де: 47 Galsworthy St, Holland Park West

Усі матеріали надаються, від тебе — лише бажання творити!

Твої роботи (за твоїм бажанням та згодою) можуть стати частиною нашої підсумкової виставки.

👉 Зареєструватися можна тут: https://forms.gle/mrU5m3SieFBJSNYT7

Маєш питання? Пиши нам на [email protected]

29/10/2026

ℹ️ Маєте питання щодо візи? Безкоштовна та конфіденційна допомога від Department of Home Affairs

Служба Immigration Status Resolution Service проводить безкоштовні консультації без попереднього запису в Південно-Східному Квінсленді. Тут можна безпечно поставити питання про свій імміграційний статус і можливі варіанти, зокрема якщо термін дії вашої візи закінчився.

📍 Logan Central Library, Community Meeting Room 4
🗓 Четвер, 5 листопада, 11:30–18:30
🗓 Четвер, 10 грудня, 11:30–18:30

📍 Gatton Shire Community Hall
🗓 Неділя, 6 грудня, 10:15–16:30

Не можете прийти? Ви можете домовитися про консультацію телефоном або особисто у зручний для вас час. Скануйте QR-код на плакаті, щоб дізнатися більше.

Зверніть увагу: це не захід UCQ. Ми лише поширюємо інформацію від Department of Home Affairs. З усіма питаннями, будь ласка, звертайтеся безпосередньо до Департаменту.

Будь ласка, поділіться з тими, кому це може знадобитися.

ℹ️ Questions about your visa? Free, confidential help from the Department of Home Affairs

The Department's Immigration Status Resolution Service is holding free drop-in sessions in South East Queensland. It's a safe place to ask questions about your immigration status and your options, including if your visa has expired.

📍 Logan Central Library, Community Meeting Room 4
🗓 Thursday 5 November, 11:30am to 6:30pm
🗓 Thursday 10 December, 11:30am to 6:30pm

📍 Gatton Shire Community Hall
🗓 Sunday 6 December, 10:15am to 4:30pm

Can't make it? You can request a phone or in-person appointment at a time that suits you. Scan the QR code on the poster for details.

Please note: this is not a UCQ event. We're sharing this information on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs, and any questions should go directly to the Department.

Please share with anyone who may need this.

28/10/2026

🎻 Bonegilla: The Migrants' Journey is coming to Brisbane

After the Second World War, many Ukrainian families took their first steps in Australia at the Bonegilla Migrant Reception Centre near Albury Wodonga. Their stories are part of who we are as a community.

Composer and musician Simon Reich brings his moving live show to SunPAC in Sunnybank. It weaves together filmed interviews with post-war migrants and former Bonegilla residents, archival photos and home movies, with a soundtrack played live on grand piano and violin. You'll cry, you'll laugh, and you'll be truly inspired.

It's a beautiful night to share across the generations, with parents, grandparents, children and grandchildren.

📅 Friday 27 November 2026, 7:30pm (doors 7pm)
📍 SunPAC, 470 McCullough Street, Sunnybank
🎟️ Special Ukrainian community price: $36 per ticket with promo code Ukrainian

For booking steps and details, visit the SunPAC website.

26/10/2026

Community advocacy in action 🇺🇦

Until recently, Ukrainian women in Queensland booking a breast screen couldn't select Ukrainian as their language. The closest option in the BreastScreen Queensland booking portal was "Soviet Language (Not Russian)".

In September, UCQ wrote to the Minister for Health, the Hon Tim Nicholls MP, asking for this to be fixed. Queensland Health listened. Ukrainian is now live as a language option in the BreastScreen Queensland online booking portal, and the outdated "Soviet Language" option has been removed.

Thank you to Penny Rae, Deputy Director-General, Clinical Support Queensland, and the BreastScreen Queensland team for acting so quickly.

Being recognised in your own language matters. Regular breast screening saves lives, so if you're eligible, please book yours and encourage the women in your life to do the same.

25/10/2026

🇺🇦 77th Annual General Meeting of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. 🇺🇦

Yesterday, Sunday 25 October, we held our 77th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Thank you to everyone who came along, voted and helped shape the year ahead for our community. 💙💛

Congratulations to the following members who were elected to serve on the Management Committee for 2026–2028:

✨ Adam Miljenovic – Vice President (re-elected)
✨ Olga Sashko – Treasurer (elected)
✨ Mikayla Miller – Committee Member (elected)

These members continue in the second year of their 2025–2027 terms:
💙 Peter Bongiorni – President
💛 Nick Dmyterko – Secretary
💙 Anna Golovchenko – Committee Member
💛 Svitlana Yarosh – Committee Member

A big thank you to Mikayla Miller for her service as Treasurer. Mikayla has stepped down from the role but stays on the Management Committee, and we're delighted to keep working alongside her. 💐

Congratulations to Olga Sashko on her appointment as Treasurer. We're excited to have Olga in the role as UCQ focuses on its financial sustainability in the year ahead, building a strong future for our community. 🇺🇦

23/10/2026

🦘 Australia Zoo Family Day is booked out for now!

All places for Saturday 5 December have been allocated. Our team is now checking every registration to confirm everyone is eligible under Australia Zoo's offer to the Ukrainian community. If we can't confirm a place, you'll receive a full refund and be told by Wednesday 25 November.

Want to be on the waitlist? Join here 👉 https://bit.ly/UCQAZ26

A waitlist spot is not a guaranteed place. We'll only offer places that free up once our checks are done.

🦘 Родинний день в Australia Zoo: наразі усі місця заброньовано!

Усі місця на суботу, 5 грудня, розподілено. Наша команда перевіряє всі реєстрації, щоб переконатися, що кожен може відвідати захід згідно з пропозицією від Australia Zoo для української спільноти. Якщо ми не зможемо підтвердити місце, ви отримаєте повне повернення коштів і дізнаєтесь про це до середи, 25 листопада.

Хочете потрапити до списку очікування? Приєднуйтесь тут 👉 https://bit.ly/UCQAZ26

Місце в списку очікування не є гарантованим. Ми запропонуємо лише ті місця, які звільняться після завершення перевірки.

21/10/2026

🇺🇦🇦🇺 Advocating for Ukrainian identity and strengthening our partnership with Brisbane City Council! 🤝

Last week, UCQ President Peter Bongiorni met with Cr Vicki Howard, Civic Cabinet Chair for Community and the Arts, for a productive discussion about issues important to Queensland’s Ukrainian community.

🇺🇦 Protecting Ukrainian identity: A key focus was our concerns about the erasure of Ukrainian cultural identity under the broader “Slavic” banner and the importance of recognising and respecting Ukraine’s distinct national and cultural identity, particularly at public events and multicultural celebrations. We discussed concerns about Ukrainian culture being overshadowed or misrepresented under broader cultural labels, and opportunities to encourage greater cultural awareness, sensitivity and inclusion.

🎉 Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2027: Following the extraordinary growth and popularity of our festival, we explored opportunities to rethink aspects of the event for 2027. Councillor Howard and her team shared valuable suggestions around planning, logistics and how we might approach future festivals differently.

🤝 Community support: We also discussed insurance, Council support and opportunities for ongoing collaboration to strengthen our community’s activities and events.

💙💛 Our sincere thanks to Councillor Howard and her team for their time, openness and constructive engagement.

We appreciate Brisbane City Council’s ongoing support and the opportunity to work together towards practical solutions that celebrate and respect Brisbane’s diverse communities.

21/10/2026

🦘🇦🇺 Australia Zoo, here we come! 🇺🇦

Grab your hats, pack the sunscreen and get ready for a wild day out! 🧢☀️

On Saturday 5 December, the Ukrainian Community of Queensland is bringing our community together for a FREE family day at Australia Zoo! 🐊🐨🦘

🎟️ FREE entry and lunch included!

🚗 Getting there is easy! Make your own way to Australia Zoo, or join one of our return coaches departing from Ukrainian Club Brisbane in Holland Park West at 8:00am.

🚌 Return coach tickets: $15 adults | $10 children (15 and under).

💙💛 A fantastic opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day with family, friends and our Ukrainian community!

⏰ Places are limited! Register the whole family by Sunday 15 November.

👉 https://bit.ly/UCQAZ26

🇺🇦 Їдемо до Australia Zoo! 🦘

Беріть капелюхи, сонцезахисний крем і готуйтеся до незабутнього дня! 🧢☀️

У суботу, 5 грудня, Українська Громада Квінсленду запрошує всіх на БЕЗКОШТОВНИЙ сімейний день в Australia Zoo! 🐊🐨🦘

🎟️ Вхід і обід безкоштовні!

🚗 Дістатися дуже просто! Ви можете приїхати власним транспортом або скористатися нашими автобусами в обидва боки від Ukrainian Club Brisbane у Holland Park West. Відправлення о 8:00.

🚌 Квитки на автобус в обидва боки: $15 для дорослих | $10 для дітей до 15 років включно.

💙💛 Чудова нагода провести веселий день із родиною, друзями та нашою українською громадою!

⏰ Кількість місць обмежена! Зареєструйте всю родину до неділі, 15 листопада.

👉 https://bit.ly/UCQAZ26

16/10/2026

🤘🔥 BRISBANE, ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?! 🇺🇦

ANTYTILA are BACK in Australia & New Zealand — and they’re bringing a BRAND-NEW LIVE SHOW! ⚡️

This is not just a concert. It’s raw energy, powerful rock, songs you know by heart, and hundreds of voices united by music 🎸

From “TDME” and “Virila” to “Vdoma”, “Rozhevi Divy” and “2step” — get ready to sing, jump, scream and feel every beat! 🤘

And there's something bigger behind the music ❤️‍🔥

Funds raised from the concerts will support units of Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence and the Armed Forces of Ukraine 🇺🇦

🔥 ONE NIGHT. INCREDIBLE MUSIC. UKRAINIAN SPIRIT.

📍 BRISBANE — Crowbar
📅 9 February 2027, 8PM

🎟️ TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
👉 www.afisha.com.au

Don't wait for someone to tell you how good it was. BE THERE. BRING YOUR CREW. MAKE SOME NOISE FOR UKRAINE! 🤘💙💛

15/10/2026

🇺🇦🇦🇺 Strengthening partnerships and advocating for Queensland's Ukrainian community. 🤝

Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. (UCQ) President Peter Bongiorni recently met with Nina Sprake, the new Executive Director of Multicultural Affairs Queensland, for a productive discussion about our community, the challenges we face and opportunities to strengthen our partnership with the Queensland Government.

We are grateful for the ongoing support of the Queensland Government, including funding for our Youth Community Connector program and Ukrainian Festival Brisbane, which help us support displaced Ukrainians, celebrate our culture and share it with the wider Queensland community.

However, there are still important challenges to address.

💙💛 Supporting displaced Ukrainians: UCQ continues to provide critical, practical assistance to Ukrainians rebuilding their lives in Queensland. Unfortunately, a lack of targeted funding for these essential services is placing their long-term sustainability at risk. We discussed opportunities to address this gap and ensure vulnerable members of our community can continue receiving the support they need.

🎉 Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2027: Following the extraordinary growth and popularity of our festival, we discussed the substantial changes that may be necessary for 2027. It's wonderful to see so many Queenslanders embracing Ukrainian culture, but continued growth requires careful planning, additional resources and a sustainable approach.

🇺🇦 Protecting Ukrainian identity: We raised concerns about SlavFest and the importance of ensuring Ukrainian culture and national identity are recognised and respected as distinct, particularly given the ongoing impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

🏥 Language accessibility: We also discussed our concerns regarding BreastScreen Queensland's language classifications and the exclusion of Ukrainian. We are pleased that these concerns have now been escalated for further consideration.

Importantly, our conversation focused not just on the challenges, but on practical, constructive ways we can work together to address them.

We sincerely thank Nina for her time, openness and genuine engagement, and look forward to continuing to work with Multicultural Affairs Queensland as an important link between our community and the Queensland Government.

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships, and we remain committed to advocating for Ukrainians across Queensland. 💙💛

Address

47 Galsworthy Street
Holland Park West, QLD
4121

Telephone

+61734205764

Website

http://www.ukrqld.com.au/, https://linktr.ee/ukrqld

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