Join celebrations around Australia to welcome Ukrainian New Year - Malanka! Dance the night away to lively Ukrainian music, indulge in delicious Ukrainian food, and be entertained by festive Ukrainian traditions … Read More...
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The AFUO wishes all a Happy New Year! З Новим роком!
As 2024 closes, we reflect on the incredible strength and unity of our community. Together, we have shown resilience, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s freedom and sovereignty. We extend our … Read More...
Christmas Greetings from the AFUO
Dearest friends, the AFUO sends our sincerest Seasons’ Greetings and best wishes to all for the coming bright Christmas and New Year! The holiday of Christmas is special for every family, as there is not and will … Read More...
Capture of Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, by russian occupying forces in Ukraine
The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) is devastated to learn about the capture of Australian man, Oscar Jenkins, by russian forces whilst he was helping to defend Ukraine. The distressing … Read More...
Community update: Transition to 851 Resolution of Status (RoS) Visa for 786 Temporary (Humanitarian Concern) Visa Holders
In early December 2024, a national delegation from the AFUO and state-based hromada organisations met with representatives from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) to discuss progress of the transition to 851 … Read More...
Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong visits Kyiv
Comments on the visit of the Australian Foreign Minister, Senator the Hon Penny Wong toUkraine and re-opening of the Australian Embassy in Kyiv From Kateryna Argyrou, Co-Chair, Australian Federation of Ukrainian … Read More...
Byron Bay, Lake Macquarie to Kharkiv: Aussies Saving Lives in Ukraine
Three Australians - Benjamin and Neil Webster, and Ivan Semciw - recently completed a 3,000km humanitarian mission with the AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal (UCA), delivering 2 x $60,000 ambulances, stocked with vital … Read More...
A Book with a Purpose: ‘Lord of Luxury’
We’re thrilled to announce that the author of Lord of Luxury, pseudonym Robbie Jeffs, has generously donated $25,000, along with 100% of further royalties, to the AFUO’s #FutureUkraine fund! “The … Read More...
Be Their Santa: Gifting hope & care to Ukrainian children who have lost their fathers
Be Their Santa: Gifting hope & care to Ukrainian children who have lost their fathers - defenders of Ukraine This year, the AFUO’s Future Ukraine is launching a Christmas fundraiser Be Their Santa to grant 5 … Read More...
Photographer of the Year ‘Highly Commended’ award for Lynne Minion’s photo of Taira
A striking photo of renowned Ukrainian veteran and war medic, Yulia ‘Taira’ Paievska (@paevska), standing in front of a Bushmaster at the Australian War Memorial has received a Highly Commended Award in the Single … Read More...
Ukrainian Hromada Update: Recent AGMs in NSW, VIC and SA
Over the past few weeks, Annual General Meetings (AGMs) have taken place for state hromada organisations, including Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ, Association of Ukrainians in Victoria and Association of … Read More...
Ukraine Crisis Appeal’s third container successfully locked and loaded
🫶🏼 Thanks to all our beautiful, smiling volunteers, the AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal's third container has been successfully locked and loaded! In this jam packed container was packed: ✅ Radiology … Read More...