Defend Ukraine Appeal

01/10/2026

Today we honour the Defenders of Ukraine and say Thank You! 🇺🇦

To all the men and women who hold the line. Every day and every night. Protecting Ukraine from russian invaders. You are our Heroes!

Thank you for defending Ukraine, her people and the freedom of us all.

We bow to you from Australia. We support you. We stand with you. We Thank You.

З Днем Захисників і Захисниць України!
Слава Україні! Героям Слава!



Сьогодні ми вшановуємо Захисників і Захисниць України та кажемо: «Дякуємо!» 🇺🇦

Усім чоловікам і жінкам, які тримають оборону. Щодня і щоночі. Які захищають Україну від російських загарбників. Ви - наші Герої!

Дякуємо вам за захист України, її народу та нашої спільної свободи.

Ми схиляємо перед вами голови з Австралії. Ми підтримуємо вас. Ми з вами. Ми дякуємо вам. 🇺🇦🤝🇦🇺

З Днем Захисників і Захисниць України!
Слава Україні! Героям слава!

#ДеньЗахисників #ПідтримайУкраїну #СлаваУкраїні #УкраїнціАвстралії

29/09/2026

From a fundraiser in Australia to the frontline in Ukraine 💪🇺🇦

Last month, we launched a fundraiser supporting the 214th Separate Assault Battalion, currently defending Ukraine in the Donetsk Oblast.

What began as a series of charity film screenings grew into a national fundraising campaign when we had the honour of welcoming Lieutenant Viktoriia Savkiv, Commander of the Unmanned Aerial Strike Systems Platoon of the 214th Separate Assault Battalion “OPFOR” (214-й окремий штурмовий батальйон), to Australia 🇦🇺

Through screenings of “Kuzma” and “Chervona Ruta” 🎥 and thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, we raised funds to purchase EcoFlow power stations for the battalion.

We’re now proud to share that 4 power stations have been purchased and delivered to the frontline, providing essential power to Ukrainian defenders⚡️

We’re also sharing a special video message from Battalion Commander Lieutenant-Colonel Anton Lavryniuk and Lieutenant Savkiv.

Thank you to Ukrainian Film Festival Australia, Uki Movie Club, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ, Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc., Association of Ukrainians in SA and Ukrainian Association Western Australia and every single donor who contributed. Your generosity has turned into tangible support on the ground.

Thank you for standing with Ukraine 💙💛

The battalion still requires more generators and would appreciate any further help we can provide. Our fundraising continues here: https://defendukraineappeal.org/kuzma-charity-screenings-australia-ecoflow/

Слава Україні! 🇺🇦

07/09/2026

Turning community support into real help on the frontline 🇺🇦

Defend Ukraine Appeal is grateful to Uki Movie Club for turning Ukrainian cinema into tangible support for Ukraine’s defenders.

Through the charity screenings of “Okean Elzy. Stormwatch” and “Mavka: The True Myth”, Uki Movie Club raised and donated $4,001 AUD to Defend Ukraine Appeal.

These funds helped provide the 129th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade with:

⚡ 2 generators
🔋 2 portable power stations

This equipment will help keep essential devices powered and operations running where reliable electricity cannot be taken for granted.

A huge thank you to the Uki Movie Club team, everyone who attended the screenings, donated and supported these events. Every ticket, every donation and every act of solidarity can become practical assistance on the frontline.

A huge thank you to FILM.UA for providing *Mavka: The True Myth* and to SWEET.TV for providing *Okean Elzy: Stormwatch* movies for the charity screenings.

Culture brings us together. Community turns that support into action💙💛

02/09/2026

25/08/2026

🇺🇦 Ukraine marks 35 years of Independence

On Sunday, our Ukrainian community came together in Sydney to honour this milestone - carrying our giant Ukrainian flag along Bondi Beach before gathering at North Bondi RSL for an afternoon of community, culture and solidarity.

We were deeply honoured to welcome Ukrainian servicewoman Lieutenant Viktoriia “Malvina” Savkiv as our special guest. Hearing directly from a defender of Ukraine was a powerful reminder that the independence we celebrate is not something we can take for granted. It is being defended every day - through courage, sacrifice and an unwavering belief in a free Ukraine.

To everyone who marched, attended, volunteered, donated and stood with Ukraine: дякуємо.

Thank you for making the day so meaningful and for continuing to show that Ukraine is never alone.

We are also incredibly grateful for the support shown for DUA’s fundraiser for Malvina’s 214th Separate Assault Battalion “OPFOR” 214-й окремий штурмовий батальйон. Together, we have now raised over $4,500 towards our $10,000 goal to provide urgently needed EcoFlow portable power stations.

The fundraiser remains open. If you weren’t able to donate yesterday, you can still help us deliver reliable power to those defending Ukraine on the frontline:
🔗 https://defendukraineappeal.org/kuzma-charity-screenings.../

З Днем Незалежності, Україно! 💙💛

Ukraine was, is and always will be free.

📷 Photography by Rob Mulally, Nicholas Buenk and Gabriel Robinson

21/08/2026

🇺🇦 This weekend, we are honoured to welcome Ukrainian servicewoman Viktoriia, callsign “Malvina”, to Brisbane and Sydney’s Ukrainian Independence Day events.

Awarded for bravery by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Viktoriia is a former combat medic and now, at just 25 years old, Commander of the Unmanned Aerial Strike Systems Platoon with the 214 ОШБ 214th Separate Assault Battalion “OPFOR”.

Defend Ukraine Appeal is currently raising $10,000 AUD to purchase EcoFlow portable power stations for Viktoriia’s battalion.

On the frontline, reliable power is essential. These systems help power critical communications, charge operational equipment, support medics working after dark and provide electricity when conventional power is unavailable.

💙💛 As we mark 35 years of Ukraine’s independence, you can stand with those defending it today.

Donate to the fundraiser: https://defendukraineappeal.org/kuzma-charity-screenings-australia-ecoflow/

We look forward to hearing Viktoriia share her firsthand experience at the Ukrainian Community of QLD Ukrainian Festival on Saturday and the Ukrainian Independence Day event at North Bondi RSL this Sunday.

18/08/2026

⚡ Help us power critical work on the frontline in Ukraine 🇺🇦

Following the Australian charity screenings of Kuzma: Scarily Funny, the Defend Ukraine Appeal is continuing its campaign to raise $10,000 for EcoFlow portable power stations for Ukraine’s 214th Separate Assault Battalion OPFOR.

Reliable portable power keeps essential equipment operating when conventional electricity is unavailable - supporting communications and helping medics continue their work after dark.

Every donation brings us closer to the $10,000 goal.

🇺🇦 Learn more and donate:
https://defendukraineappeal.org/kuzma-charity-screenings-australia-ecoflow/

Defend Ukraine Appeal charges 0% administration fees, so 100% of donations go directly toward supporting Ukraine’s defenders.