Joining guests from Victoria's diverse multicultural communities, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) was proudly represented by Board member Chrestyna Kmetj and Teresa Lachowicz, Ukraine Aid Coordinator, alongside Eugene Hawryszko, President of the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV), and Olga Hawryszko. A sincere thank you to Michael Galea … [Read more...]

Ukraine Crisis Appeal’s Container #6 is packed and ready to begin its journey to Ukraine, filled with vital medical, rehabilitation and humanitarian aid for communities and medical facilities affected by the war. A huge and heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers: Andrei Kostka • Chris Hrynevich • Daniel Wenhrynowycz • Danylko Denley • Helena Denley • Ivan Semciw … [Read more...]

The AFUO extends its sincerest thank you and congratulations to all Ukrainian-Australian state councils/hromadas, community organisations, coordinating committees and attendees for an incredible week of Independence Day celebrations to mark 35 years of Ukraine’s restored independence on 24 August 2026. Events included the vibrant Ukrainian Festival Brisbane 2026; concerts … [Read more...]

It is with heavy hearts that the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) mourns the reported loss of "Mozzie," an Australian volunteer and combat medic who served with Med Team Alpha in Ukraine's International Legion. Though not Ukrainian himself, he felt compelled to put his skills and experience to use in defence of Ukraine and its people against … [Read more...]

Thank you to The Australian for sharing Lieutenant Viktoriia "Malvina" Savkiv's story today. In the feature, Viktoriia talks about losing friends, losing her youth, and why she keeps returning to the front line - “Unfortunately, Ukraine has an aggressor neighbour, the russian federation, that decided to take from Ukrainians the ability and the right to have a peaceful, … [Read more...]

Behind every vehicle we deliver, there is a moment when someone’s life depends on getting help fast enough. In Odesa, these evacuation vehicles are doing exactly that - taking rescuers to the sites of attacks and helping evacuate people from danger. Just one day before this video was filmed, one of the vehicles that was delivered by Future Ukraine helped save … [Read more...]

The Senate committee has tabled its report into the effectiveness of Australia's sanctions against russia, calling on the Government to tighten the laws The Committee noted in its report that it "agree[d] with the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations” (AFUO) that steps should be taken to begin the process of closing loopholes which undermine Australia's support … [Read more...]

Some wonderful media coverage of Ukrainian Independence Day 2026 events across AustraliaOur flag, culture and identity shone loud and strong on TV, in newspapers and online around the country.Proud that Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) media outreach helped generate national coverage of the Sydney Bondi Beach flag march to the North Bondi RSL Club with … [Read more...]

On 24 August 1991, Ukraine declared its independence, restoring the sovereign statehood of a nation with a history stretching back over a thousand years. That same spirit of self-determination endures today — tested, but unbroken. Ukrainians continue to pay an extraordinarily high price for their independence and freedom. Today, they are giving their lives to defend their … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is proud to welcome Lieutenant Viktoriia "Malvina" Savkiv of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as she visits Australia on an advocacy tour in honour of Ukrainian Independence Day. Viktoriia is a decorated Ukrainian defender and former combat medic who now serves as Commander of an Unmanned Aerial Strike Systems … [Read more...]