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Helping Ukrainians since 2015

As the sovereignty, freedom and right to self-determination of Ukraine is attacked by President Putin, I strongly support the people of Ukraine both within and outside of Ukraine.

For over 70 years, Ukrainian migrants (and their descendants) were granted the opportunity, through the generosity of Australia and the spirit of multiculturalism, not only to live by Australian values but also to contribute their rich ethnic heritage & culture to our shared Australian cultural heritage tapestry.

The Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine are a vibrant community of proud Australians with a shared heritage and love for our multicultural home.

 FAQs

  • Most major news websites have live blogs with all the latest information about Ukraine.

    Some examples:

  • If you are trying to get a visa for someone to get out of Ukraine, go first to the Ukraine Visa Support page on the Department of Home Affairs website and follow the instructions laid out there. The best thing to do is to apply as soon as possible.

  • The Senator’s office can assist you once you have submitted a visa application. Our office can not assist with filling out the form, but we can contact Home Affairs on your behalf to get any further information or updates as to the status of the application.

    Email the Senator at senator.van@aph.gov.au with your information or call (03) 9008 4688.

  • Go to the Smart Traveller website to find out what the current advice is.

    For Ukraine go here: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/crisis/ukraine-conflict

    For Russia go here: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/russia