Hundreds of Ukrainians arriving in Australia need accommodation and help

More than 4,000 visas issued to Ukrainians since Russian invasion began amid fears community support systems could be overwhelmed

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Hundreds of Ukrainians set to arrive in Australia will need a place to stay and there are fears support systems set up by local communities could be overwhelmed.

The Ukrainian peak body in Australia has so far received more than 250 requests for accommodation from people fleeing the Russian invasion, with the majority expected to arrive within days.