Two priceless ancient artefacts officially returned to Ukraine by Arts Minister Tony Burke amidst Independence Day celebrations. A pendant from the ancient Yamnaya culture (3rd millennium BCE) and an iron arrowhead from the 12th–13th century were illegally trafficked to Australia late 2023. Thanks to the cooperation of Australian and Ukrainian customs, and the Office for the … [Read more...]

🗓 Friday 29 August, 1:00pm – 4:45pm (AEST)📍 Forum Theatre, Arts West Building, University of Melbourne This Independence Day week, join AFUO Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, the Ukrainian Ambassador, HE Vasyl Myroshnychenko and leading academics for a symposium exploring the history and future of Ukrainian Studies in Australia. Program highlights:🔹 Welcome: Prof. … [Read more...]

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...]