AFUO Chair and Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney, Kateryna Argyrou on Missing Perspectives – a podcast centring women’s voices and lived experiences. Kateryna highlights that “around 70% of displaced Ukrainians in Australia are women and children,” reflecting on the impact of russia’s war on Ukrainian women, their experiences of displacement, identity challenges, and the … [Read more...]

At the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, Ukrainian athletes have been barred from wearing helmets that honour Ukraine’s truth, memory and resilience. ⛷️ Oleh Handei was prohibited from wearing a helmet featuring the words of Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko: “Where there is heroism, there is no final defeat.”🛷 Vladyslav Heraskevych, a skeleton racer, has been told he will be … [Read more...]

Congratulations to HE Vasyl Myroshnychenko on his powerful National Press Club address! In a widely reported speech, the Ambassador called on middle powers – including Australia – to challenge russia’s false narratives, enforce sanctions, and stand for justice. “Dictators cannot win, and dictators must fail.” said the Ambassador. Key takeaways: russia’s invasion is … [Read more...]

Thursday Feb 12, 2026 7:00pm - 9:00pm Registration: bit.ly/4rDUumN Marko Pavlyshyn, Australian-Ukrainian academic from Monash University explores the literary activity, transmission of values and plight of the homeland of the Ukrainian writers’ community in Australia in the 1950-1990s, as well as today. Hosted by: Slavic-Eurasian Research Center, Hokkaido … [Read more...]

In the lead-up to the 4th anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ, the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia and NSW Minister Steve Kamper invite you to an exclusive screening of “Animals in War”– a powerful Ukrainian film featuring Sean Penn, inspired by stories of Ukrainians, their care for animals, … [Read more...]

Tomorrow! Vasyl Myroshnychenko, Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia & New Zealand, to address the National Press Club of Australia on “russia’s War on Ukraine: An Alternative Narrative”. The Ambassador’s address will examine why russia’s war against Ukraine matters far beyond Europe, including for Australia’s long-term security, stability in the Indo-Pacific, economic … [Read more...]

Four years on. russia’s genocidal war on Ukraine continues. Australia is joining Ukraine and the global Ukrainian community to mark the 4th anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, with commemorative actions and protests across major cities. As russia continues its criminal campaign to freeze Ukrainians into submission through systematic attacks on civilian … [Read more...]

The AFUO wishes a successful day for the Ukrainian community delegation at Australia’s National Multicultural Festival in Canberra! The Ukrainian stand was organised by the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia and proudly supported by our Ukrainian community – stop by to learn interesting facts about Ukraine. The day will feature incredible … [Read more...]

One of Ukraine’s most distinguished medical leaders, Prof. Borys Todurov, director of Kyiv’s renowned Heart Institute of the Ukrainian Ministry of Health, will visit Australia with a team of three specialists from 7–19 February, offering first-hand insight into providing lifesaving medical care in a country under siege. As Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilian areas and … [Read more...]

The Ukraine Crisis Appeal (UCA) powered by RAWCS - Rotary Australia World Community Service and supported by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, is proud to assist Таблеточки / Tabletochki, a Ukrainian non-governmental charity dedicated to helping children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Tabletochki works with children’s … [Read more...]