An important meeting recently brought together leading figures from the Ukrainian community and Australian politicians to discuss key issues related to support for Ukraine. Participants included members of the Australia-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group Lee Tarlamis, Michael Galea, Matthew Guy, as well as the keynote speaker of the Literary Festival — renowned Ukrainian journalist and Head of Ukraine’s National Council for TV and Radio Broadcasting, Olha Herasymiuk. The discussion also featured Nataliya Poshyvaylo-Towler, Chairwoman of the Ukrainian Women’s Association Victoria and Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress, and Chrestyna Kmetj, Board Member of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations and Chair of Plast Australia.

The participants addressed vital topics including Australia’s support for Ukraine, cultural diplomacy, and the crucial role of media and diaspora voices in countering Russian propaganda.

31/07/2025