Ukrainian Council of NSW - News and Events
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UCNSW Annual General Meeting 2025
Report on Activities and New Executive Committee On the 25th October 2025 the Ukrainian Council of NSW held its Annual General Meeting at the CYM Sydney Hall at 3 John St Lidcombe. An overview of the 2025 activities of the UCNSW was presented (and is available below) and a new Executive Committee was elected. The outgoing Executive Committee were thanked…
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The World’s Largest Ukrainian Flag in Sydney
🇺🇦🇺🇦 The World's Large Ukrainian Flag Shimmers In The Sydney Sun On The Independence Day of Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇦 Thank you to all Ukrainians and supporters of Ukraine who joined us to unfurl the World's Largest Ukrainian Flag on the Independence Day of Ukraine! This was a once in a lifetime experience that will not be forgotten by anybody who attended.…
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Spirit in Colour – Independence Day of Ukraine 2025
🇺🇦 An Unforgettable Evening Celebrating The Spirit of Ukraine! 🇺🇦 On Saturday August 23rd more than 630 guests filled the NIDA Parade Theatre for an unforgettable evening honouring Ukraine’s resilience, identity, and vibrant culture. It was an inspirational evening that exhilarated, amazed, inspired, moved and enraptured all who attended. Our songs, music, dance, literature and national dress have endured for…
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NSW Parliamentary Motion in Support of Ukraine!
Bipartisan Support for NSW Parliamentary Motion in Support of Ukraine! The Ukrainian Council of NSW is thankful to The Hon. Mark Buttigieg MLC for moving a motion in support of Ukraine in honour of the Independence Day of Ukraine, and for acknowledging the longstanding work of the UCNSW. The UCNSW is also thankful to the NSW Government for bipartisan support…
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Свято Шевченка!
Концерт у неділю до Дня Народження Тараса Шевченка — це було щось особливе! Щиро дякуємо всім, хто завітав на наш захід — нас було багато, атмосфера була теплою, щирою й по-справжньому святковою! Ми раділи бачити ваші усміхнені обличчя та відчувати цю єдність навколо українського слова і культури. Дякуємо, що були з нами! Усі фото зі свята можна переглянути за посиланням:…
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3 Year Full-Scale Invasion Commemoration
Дякуємо Вам за Вашу Участь! | Thank You For Your Attendance! Thank you to the 1,500 people who stood with Ukraine at our 3 Year Full-Scale Invasion Commemoration! Thank you for the strong words of support from Premier Minns and the strong bipartisan support from Federal Parliamentarians present! For 3 years Ukraine has withstood the most horrific military attack in…
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UCNSW 2025 Planning Session
On the 21 December 2024 approximately 30 members of the Ukrainian community attended the UCNSW’s 2025 Planning Session. The purpose of the planning session was to develop a planning/event calendar for 2025, ensuring events are reasonably spaced and don’t conflict with key events for member organisations, and ensure there is something planned for all members/segments of our community. Four "Focus…
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UCNSW Annual General Meeting 2024
UCNSW Annual General Meeting 2024 | Report on Activities and New Executive Committee On the 16th November 2024 the Ukrainian Council of NSW held its Annual General Meeting at the CYM Sydney Hall at 3 John St Lidcombe. An overview of the activities of the UCNSW was presented (and is available here) and a new Executive Committee was elected. The…
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Displaced Persons Survey Report
Thank You For Your Assistance! The AFUO has recently shared their Displaced Persons Survey Report. The Ukrainian Council of NSW would like to thank the following people from our NSW community that were instrumental in the development of this work: Andrew Mencinsky and Nadia Mencinsky for the drafting of the report Marta Artemenko, Vlad Guz and…
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Freedom, Courage, Culture – Independence Day of Ukraine 2024
An Unforgettable Afternoon of Freedom. Courage. Culture! On Saturday August 24th over 725 guests stood with Ukraine and celebrated the pride, unity, and resilience of our nation – the 33rd anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence! It was truly an unforgettable afternoon, that inspired, informed and entertained all that attended. All that were there left filled with pride for our…
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Thank You Woollahra Council!
Thank You Woollahra Council! On Saturday 24th August Woollahra Council hosted a morning tea and Ukrainian flag raising ceremony in honour of the Independence Day of Ukraine. Deputy Mayor Sarah Swan spoke strongly in support of Ukraine, and noted that Woollahra Council had stood with Ukraine from the early days of the full scale invasion. Deputy Mayor Swan…
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UCNSW Support for AFUO Humanitarian Submission
The Ukrainian Council of NSW and displaced Ukrainians living in NSW provided significant input into the Australian Federation of Ukrainians Organisations' (AFUO) comprehensive response to the Department of Home Affairs consultation about Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2024-2025. Building upon researched conducted by the UCNSW and displaced Ukrainians living in NSW the AFUO strongly argued the program needs to better respond to…