This weekend, Ukrainians all over the world celebrate Ukraine’s 34th Independence Day – united, undefeated, and unbreakable. On 24 August 1991, Ukraine restored its sovereignty and reclaimed the right to live freely, preserving its language, traditions, and culture. Today, Ukraine is once again defending its independence and territorial integrity against brutal … [Read more...]

Ukrainian host of Eurovision 2023, Julie is performing at Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ’s Spirit in Colour - Independence Day of Ukraine 2025, joining forces with the Bluesberries, regular supporters of Ukraine who have performed multiple charity concerts in support of the AFUO’s #FutureUkraine fund. Julia and her band THE HARDKISS have been hard at work with their … [Read more...]

Lt-Col Berezovskyi (Armed Forces of Ukraine) is a beloved figure in our community. During last year’s Australian tour, he advocated for Abrams tanks and helped raise over $120,000 for life-saving aid through AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal. He has fought in the liberation of Kherson, the defence of Avdiivka, the battle of Bakhmut, and the Kursk offensive. Colonel Fedkalov … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian community across Australia will mark Ukrainian Independence Day (24 August) with a packed weekend of celebrations, including special guests from Ukraine, festivals, markets, concerts, dinners, rallies, charity auctions and the unfurling of the world’s largest Ukrainian flag at Barangaroo, Sydney. Key AFUO member events … [Read more...]

An online evening of literary readings and poetry, by Ukrainians and supporters from Australia & New Zealand. Date & Time: Thurs 4 Sept, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEST) Location: This is an online event Registration and Authors’ Expression of Interest form: https://bit.ly/4oC8Nro Hosted by: Ukrainian Women’s Association Victoria and Ukrainian Studies Association of Australia … [Read more...]