Over one powerful weekend on 18-19 April, Ukrainian communities in Sydney and Melbourne came together with visiting Ukrainian writer, filmmaker, and volunteer Ruslan Horovyi. For 20+ years, Ruslan has worked to return missing Ukrainian children - a mission made more urgent following russia’s invasions in 2014 and 2022, and the forced deportation of tens of thousands of … [Read more...]

In the early hours of Thursday morning, russia launched one of its largest assaults in recent months, deploying nearly 700 drones alongside ballistic and cruise missiles against Ukrainian cities. At least 17 people have been killed and more than 100 injured across the country. Civilian areas and infrastructure were deliberately targeted: Kyiv: 4 people killed, … [Read more...]

Renowned historian Serhii Plokhy will present his latest work, “David and Goliath: Commentaries on the Russo-Ukrainian War” (2025), in a special online webinar exploring the history and ongoing realities of Russia’s war against Ukraine. 16 April, 9:00am (AEST) Moderated by Prof. Mark Edele, University of Melbourne Opening remarks by H.E. Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ukrainian … [Read more...]

April is recognised globally as a time to reflect on the millions of lives lost to genocide — and to reaffirm our responsibility to remember, educate, and act. For Ukrainians, this includes the Holodomor of 1932–33 — a man-made genocidal famine that claimed millions of lives and was deliberately inflicted by Stalin and the Soviet regime on the Ukrainian people. For … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations warmly welcomes seven Ukrainian mental health professionals to Australia They are here as part of a Fellowship program supported by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and delivered by NSW community service STARTTS and supported by various health organisations, including Sydney Local Health … [Read more...]