On 19 March, legendary Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko marked her 96th birthday - a voice of conscience, truth, and cultural memory for Ukraine and its people around the world. On this occasion, we share a rare and deeply meaningful message - an epistle addressed specifically to our Ukrainian community in Australia. In a very special personal message, she reminds us: … [Read more...]

The XVI National Ukrainian Festival (Zdvyh) brought together the Australian-Ukrainian community from across the country for three unforgettable days of celebration, culture and connection this March in Sydney. From the Opening Night film screening and Meet & Greet on Friday at the Ukrainian Youth Centre CYM Sydney, to a vibrant UkiFest Saturday UkiFest - … [Read more...]

Following reports that world maps wrongly marking Crimea as “disputed” territory and misspelling Kyiv were still available, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) followed up with retailers. Wesfarmers has confirmed to the AFUO: ✅ Kmart Australia has discontinued the map from sale, with an early March deadline for store copies to be … [Read more...]

Starting tonight in Sydney, the XVI National Ukrainian Festival (Zdvyh) brings together Ukrainian communities from across Australia for three days celebrating culture, identity, and unity. Friday 13 March – Opening Night, Ukrainian Youth Centre, Lidcombe, 7pm-10pm The festival opens at the Ukrainian Youth Centre with a Meet & Greet and the screening of … [Read more...]

Between late February and 3 March 2026, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) was proud to be represented across both the Warsaw and Lviv program of the Australia–New Zealand–Ukraine Cooperation Forum - strengthening practical cooperation between our nations at a time when partnership, delivery, and long-term commitment matter more than ever. AFUO … [Read more...]