A heartfelt reunion in Australia for three sisters separated by russia’s war on their homeland – Sydney-based Ukrainian community members, Kateryna and Valentyna, and their sister Liza, a brave combat medic from the 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. In May 2023, the AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal delivered a thermal drone to Liza’s unit, via a community-grant request … [Read more...]

We warmly welcome Ukrainian tennis players Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremska, Yuliia Starodubtseva, Daria Snigur, Anhelina Kalinina, Anastasiia Sobolieva, sisters Lyudmyla Kichenok and Nadiia Kichenok, and junior Nikita Bilozertsev to our Aussie shores. Congratulations to Marta, Elina and Dayana for reaching the third round of the Australian Open 💪🏻 … [Read more...]

The Australian Ukrainian community is shocked at increasing media reports that Oscar Jenkins has been killed whilst being held as a prisoner of war by Russia and urges the Australian Government to respond with full force if reports are true. “Based on mounting reporting, Oscar Jenkins appears to have been deliberately killed by Russian soldiers while being held as … [Read more...]

Join the Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ and NSW Multicultural Affairs Minister Steve Kamper at an exclusive screening of "Da Vinci" at NSW Parliament House, 12 Feb 2025 NSW Parliament House, 6 Macquarie St, Sydney Wednesday February 12, 6:15pm (refreshments 5:30pm)🎟️ https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1335412 Documentary film "Da Vinci" explores the life of … [Read more...]

An Australian-Ukrainian made film ‘The Way Home’, about the 1932-33 Holdomor-Genocide, will be premiered on Sunday 19 January at the 34th Flickerfest International Short Film Festival at Bondi Beach, Sydney.  Directed by Australian-Ukrainian independent documentary filmmaker Stefan Bugryn, The Way Home tells the story of Maxim, a Ukrainian peasant farmer, who rebels … [Read more...]

🔮✨ GANNA, multi-talented Ukrainian jazz singer and composer, to enchant audiences in Sydney and Melbourne this January - tickets on sale now!  📍 Sydney: ACO on the Pier, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, Sydney Festival 2025 (appearing with guitarist Tal Arditi)🗓️  7:30pm Friday 10 January & 6:00pm Sunday 12 January 🎟️ https://www.sydneyfestival.org.au/events/ganna  📍 … [Read more...]

Join celebrations around Australia to welcome Ukrainian New Year - Malanka! Dance the night away to lively Ukrainian music, indulge in delicious Ukrainian food, and be entertained by festive Ukrainian traditions centred on generosity, hospitality and ancient rituals! Here’s where you can join your local Malanka! SAAdelaide: Association of Ukrainians in SA … [Read more...]

As 2024 closes, we reflect on the incredible strength and unity of our community. Together, we have shown resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s freedom and sovereignty. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our community members around the country for their ongoing advocacy, fundraising, and support - both for Ukraine and for our local … [Read more...]

Dearest friends, the AFUO sends our sincerest Seasons’ Greetings and best wishes to all for the coming bright Christmas and New Year! The holiday of Christmas is special for every family, as there is not and will never be a more magnificent event in the history of mankind than the birth of Jesus Christ! This day also symbolises the birth of new hopes, dreams, truth, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is devastated to learn about the capture of Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, by russian forces whilst he was helping to defend Ukraine. The distressing footage - which shows Oscar being interrogated and hit by his russian-speaking captor - is a stab in the heart for any Australian-Ukrainian.  Our … [Read more...]