Australian-Ukrainian journalist Pete Shmigel for Kyiv Post on the upcoming ANZ-Ukraine Forum | Lviv, 1–3 March 2026. Proudly supported by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), the forum will bring together Australian, New Zealand, and Ukrainian leaders to move beyond statements and into practical cooperation across: business, technology, … [Read more...]

Nataliia is a mother of three from the Zaporizhzhia region. For two years, her family lived under occupation – without certainty, without safety, and under constant stress. When they finally escaped, they crossed the grey zone on foot, carrying just three backpacks with clothes and documents. That was everything they had. Today, the family lives in one of the most … [Read more...]

Parliament of NSW forms NSW Parliamentary Friendship Group of Ukraine, with AFUO Chair & Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Sydney, Kateryna Argyrou, as guest of honour The group’s establishment will strengthen parliamentary engagement, government cooperation, and expand cultural and trade connections between NSW and Ukraine. It also recognises the lasting impact of our … [Read more...]

The Holodomor Legacy Initiative (HLI) supports high-quality research on the Holodomor to increase understanding and global awareness of this genocide. Funded by Global Affairs Canada and implemented by Cowater International and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation, “Support to Ukraine’s National Museum of the Holodomor-Genocide” is holding an open competition to support the … [Read more...]

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...]