From January-May 2026, people across Australia came together in so many different ways - running, attending film screenings, supporting cultural events, visiting exhibitions, fundraising in their communities, and simply choosing to care. That support travelled all the way to Ukraine. With your help, we were able to support 10 schools more than 5,000 children shelter … [Read more...]

Defend Ukraine Appeal is grateful to Uki Movie Club for turning Ukrainian cinema into tangible support for Ukraine’s defenders. Through the charity screenings of “Okean Elzy. Stormwatch” and “Mavka: The True Myth”, Uki Movie Club raised and donated $4,001 AUD to Defend Ukraine Appeal. These funds helped provide the 129th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade with: 2 … [Read more...]

Congratulations to the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. (UCQ) for an action-packed month of festivals, awards and advocacy! The Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2026 - attended by thousands and widely covered in the media - showcased Ukrainian culture, delicious food, a fantastic line-up of live music and performances, and even featured a video message from the … [Read more...]

From a screening in the Parliament of NSW to warmth for animals in Ukraine Earlier this year, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ and Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations were proud to support a special screening of “Animals in War”, hosted by Steve Kamper MP at the Parliament of NSW - bringing together Australian, Ukrainian and international representatives to … [Read more...]

З Днем Батька! The AFUO wishes all fathers, grandfathers and those who have stepped into the role of a father a very happy Father's Day! To the fathers here in our Ukrainian-Australian community – thank you for keeping our traditions, language, and culture alive in your homes, and for passing on to your children what it means to be Ukrainian. Thank you for protecting, … [Read more...]