Join us for a special comedy fundraiser for Ukraine as part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival! Hosted by the brilliant Danny McGinlay, this gala lineup of top comedians will bring the laughs while … Read More...
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Opportunities for Ukrainian Youth Abroad. Free 2026 Programs!
Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia has shared the following information on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine: Ukrainian children and adolescents aged 10-17 … Read More...

One of the largest drone attacks against Ukraine
In the past 24 hours, russia has launched one of its largest drone attacks against Ukraine, with 948 drones unleashed in a coordinated assault across the country. This was a deliberate attack on civilians. This … Read More...

Ukrainian Film Festival Australia
Powerful stories. Extraordinary filmmakers. A celebration of Ukrainian culture and resilience. A chance to partner with the festival. The inaugural Ukrainian Film Festival Australia (UFFA) is coming soon, … Read More...

Keeping Ukraine in the Headlines
As russia’s genocidal war against Ukraine continues, it remains vital that Australians continue to hear directly about the invasion’s ongoing impact on Ukraine. In a recent interview on ABC Radio’s flagship … Read More...

“Australia Day” at Caritas Ukraine Berdychiv, thanks to Ukraine Crisis Appeal
Children from Berdychiv in Ukraine set off on an expedition! Without leaving the play area at the “Caritas Berdychiv UGCC” Charitable Foundation, they crossed the oceans and found themselves… in … Read More...

Lina Kostenko – A Voice That Endures Across Generations
On 19 March, legendary Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko marked her 96th birthday - a voice of conscience, truth, and cultural memory for Ukraine and its people around the world. On this occasion, we share a … Read More...

XVI National Ukrainian Festival (Zdvyh) – Three Days of Culture and Community
The XVI National Ukrainian Festival (Zdvyh) brought together the Australian-Ukrainian community from across the country for three unforgettable days of celebration, culture and connection this March in … Read More...

Update about misleading maps being sold by retailers
Following reports that world maps wrongly marking Crimea as “disputed” territory and misspelling Kyiv were still available, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) followed up with … Read More...

XVI National Ukrainian Festival (Zdvyh) — A Weekend to Remember | 13-15 March
Starting tonight in Sydney, the XVI National Ukrainian Festival (Zdvyh) brings together Ukrainian communities from across Australia for three days celebrating culture, identity, and unity. Friday 13 … Read More...

AFUO at the Australia–New Zealand–Ukraine Cooperation Forum | Warsaw & Lviv March 2026
Between late February and 3 March 2026, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) was proud to be represented across both the Warsaw and Lviv program of the Australia–New Zealand–Ukraine … Read More...

For the first time in Australia – Kalush Orchestra
Kalush Orchestra bring their powerful live performance to Australia this March, showcasing a dynamic fusion of Ukrainian folk traditions with contemporary hip hop and electronic sound. Globally recognised and … Read More...


