A powerful story by Ukrainian-Australian, Pete Shmigel, about Valeria ‘Lera’ Stepanenko and her partner Victorian man, Sage O’Donnell, who was killed late last year defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion, has been published in the Kyiv Post. Sage is one of the seven Australians and New Zealanders who have died while serving with Ukrainian forces. Before his final … [Read more...]

The AFUO asked a team from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence to help get Julian Knysh, our very own Ukrainian-Australian documentary film-maker, to the front lines. We wanted to get some footage of the Bushmasters in action, show Australians how grateful we are for Australia’s military aid, and explain to Ukrainian soldiers the importance of the Australian ANZAC … [Read more...]

Thank you to the National Rugby League (NRL) for honouring the Ukrainian warrior spirit as part of the ANZAC Round.  The Ukrainian Council of NSW (UCNSW) partnered with the NRL to host a day of activities for displaced Ukrainian children and their Australian-Ukrainian friends. The day featured a rugby league coaching clinic, Accor Stadium tour, BBQ, followed by a Last … [Read more...]

An exhibition by Walkley Award winning photojournalist Gary Ramage documenting the destruction, pain and suffering caused by Russia’s war on Ukraine will be on display at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum in Melbourne throughout May. In 2022 Gary, who has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry and served with the Australian Army for 20 years, … [Read more...]

Australian-Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox Christians will celebrate the joy of Easter this weekend, but with the suffering of their homeland never far from their minds. Many will attend church services on the evening of Saturday, 15 April and morning of Sunday 16 April, and bring with them Easter baskets to be blessed, an ancient tradition imbued with rich symbolism. … [Read more...]