Advance Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting
The 2026 Annual General Meeting of Dnister Ukrainian Credit Co-operative Limited trading as Dnister Bank
will be held on Sunday 22 November 2026 at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church Hall at 91 Buckley Street, Essendon VIC.
Registration will commence at 2:00pm (AEDT) and the meeting will start at 2:30pm (AEDT).
Become a Director
Become a Director
Serving as a Director is an opportunity to help shape Dnister’s future – by guiding our strategy, overseeing performance and ensuring we continue to serve our members and communities.
Our Directors bring a broad range of skills, experience and perspectives, united by a commitment to Dnister’s purpose and long-term success.
By joining the Board, you will play a vital role in supporting our organisation as it continues to grow and evolve.
If you are passionate about contributing to Dnister’s future and have a genuine interest in seeing Dnister and the communities we serve continue to grow and prosper together, we encourage you to apply.
The below document provides information and documentation for eligible Members to become a Director of Dnister.
Directors Nomination Pack 2026
Call for Candidate Nominations for Election as a Director
Arrangements have been made for Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited (‘Computershare’) to conduct the 2026 election for four (4) Directors to serve on the Board of Dnister.
Directors of Dnister are elected on a three-year rotational basis. Retiring Directors may stand for re-election without nomination if they are eligible for re-election. Directors Bohdan Wojewidka, Luke Galashchuk and Pavlo Smoliy will be retiring by rotation in accordance with the constitution having served the three-year tenure and all three will be nominating for re-election.
Currently one vacancy exists on the Board.
To be eligible to be a Director of Dnister, a person must satisfy the eligibility requirements for Directors contained in:
a. Dnister’s Constitution;
b. Dnister’s Fit and Proper Policy;
c. Dnister’s Board Corporate Governance Charter;
d. Banking Executive Accountability Regime;
e. Banking Act 1959;
f. Corporations Act; and
g. Any other relevant criteria as determined by the Board.
Any Member considering nominating for election must nominate in writing. Nominations are to be in accordance with Dnister’s Constitution and must be received by the Returning Officer no later than 12 noon (AEST) 2 September 2026. Nominations received after this time cannot be accepted. Nomination forms and further information is available by contacting the Appointed Returning Officer.
Returning Officer Details
Mr. Christopher Dedrick
Computershare Investor Services Pty Limited
Yarra Falls, 452 Johnston Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Ph (03) 9415 5451 or at
Email votingservices@computershare.com.au
Nominees are required to submit a statement of not more than 250 words in support of their election, for publication, which is to be submitted to the returning Officer, no later than 12 noon (AEST) 2 September 2026. Statements received after that time will not be accepted.
If a ballot is necessary to decide the election, the Returning Officer will determine the order of candidates’ names on the ballot paper by lot.
Ballot materials will be forwarded by 23 October 2026 and Members will be able to vote online or request postal voting.
The ballot will close at 12 noon (AEST) 15 November 2026.
By Order of the Board
30th June 2026
Ashley Hood
CEO
Option to receive the 2026 Annual Report.
If you wish to receive a copy of the 2026 Annual Report by mail please contact Dnister to register. Alternatively the Annual Report will be available online to view and print.
