Yuliya Pashkovska

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart we come to you to share the devastating news of the unexpected loss of a cherished member of our community. Yuliya Pashkovska, aged 43, lost her life tragically in a drowning incident on Pebbly Beach near Batemans Bay on the South Coast Region on 19 March 2024.

Yuliya was away camping for the weekend with her husband and 2 beautiful boys aged 11 and 13. On Tuesday mid-morning she went for a swim at Pebbly Beach and got into some unexpected violent surf and difficulty in the water, even though she was a competent swimmer. Unconscious she was winched to the shore by a Westpac Rescue Helicopter team where she was met by paramedics who continued CPR, but died at the scene.

Yuliya leaves behind two beautiful boys Markian, 13 and Vitaly, 11 and her husband Oleg who in an instance became the sole carer and provider for the boys as they have no other family here is Australia.

Yuliya worked as a nurse at Wollongong Hospital and had always gone above and beyond for her patients, colleagues and the wider Illawarra community. She always dedicated her time and care to others. It is now time we come together as a community to lift up Yuliya’s family during this difficult time. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference to help alleviate the financial strain on the grieving family, whilst Oleg learns to navigate life alone with the boys. Thank you for your generosity, kindness and understanding during such difficult times for the family.