On October 22, 2023, the XII Congress of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) was held virtually with the participation of more than 400 delegates from more than 30 countries. From top - bottom & left - right: Stefan Romaniw, Tatiana Zachariak, Michael Morawsky, Marko Pavlyshyn,Kateryna Argyrou, Yarema Polatajko, Nataliya Poshyvaylo-Towler The Congress elected … [Read more...]

Congratulations the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria Noble Park, Ukrainians in Sydney and the Ukrainian Council of NSW for organising two hugely successful charity dinners hosted by visiting Ukrainian superstar chef - Yevhen Klopotenko! The famous young chef, who was instrumental in having Ukrainian borshch listed on UNESCO’s “List of Intangible Cultural … [Read more...]

If you ever wondered whether your donation to the AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal can save lives - read Vasyl Boroviak’s story about his cousin. “When the Defend Ukraine Appeal fund was announced I was one of the first to reach out for help. A few months earlier my cousin had started service on the eastern front as a squad leader. The squad were begging among friends and … [Read more...]

Thank you Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles and Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy for the $20 million assistance package announced today for Ukraine. Including de-mining equipment, portable x-ray machines, a 3D metal printer, and counter drone systems, the package provides critical items which Ukraine needs to bolster its … [Read more...]

A powerful collection of photographs of Ukrainian displaced people, forced to flee their homes in Ukraine and now seeking refuge in Melbourne, will be exhibited this weekend by Daniel Hassett, a professional photographer. Daniel, who was raised within the local Melbourne Ukrainian community, has been meeting with new arrivals to talk about their experiences escaping … [Read more...]