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...
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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...

Ukrainian Parliamentary Delegation Visits Australia
A delegation of Ukrainian MPs led by Dr. Galyna Mykhailiuk MP, representative of the President of Ukraine in the Verkhovna Rada and Deputy Chair of the Committee on Law Enforcement, is visiting Australia to … Read More...

Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine launched in Canberra
On Wed 4 March 2026, the Parliamentary Friends of Ukraine (PFU) was launched at Parliament House in Canberra. The PFU is chaired in this Parliament by Senator Deborah O'Neill, with Co-Chair Senator James … Read More...

Australian Government Officials Confirm They Will Join the Boycott of the Paralympics Opening Ceremony
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has advised the AFUO tonight that Australian government officials will not be attending the opening of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. This … Read More...


