💔 Our hearts are broken by yesterday’s deadly russian missile attack on historic Lviv, which killed the whole family of Yaroslav Bazylevych — his wife Evhenia (43) and three daughters Emilia (7), Daryna (18) and … Read More...
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International Day of Charity
Established by the United Nations in 2012, the International Day of Charity draws attention to the invaluable role of charity, donating and volunteering. As a result of Ukrainians’ unity and immeasurable … Read More...
Ruslana Danilkina inspires all with her mission to give Ukrainian amputees the life they deserve
In a series of powerful speeches, media appearances and meetings, visiting Ukrainian war veteran and amputee 21-year-old Ruslana Danilkina showed the indomitable courage, resilience, and determination of the … Read More...
A week of Independence Day celebrations
The AFUO extends our sincerest thank you and congratulations to all Ukrainian-Australian community organisations, coordinating committees and attendees for an incredible week of Independence Day celebrations to mark … Read More...
The AFUO thanks Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and government leaders who stood with our community on Ukrainian Independence Day
In a heartfelt message to the Australian-Ukrainian community on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, renewed Australia’s “respect for the strength and … Read More...
UKRAINE CRISIS APPEAL – CHARITY LUNCH – Join Us!
Ukraine Crisis Appeal is the largest Australian tax-deductible humanitarian fundraising effort for Ukraine, providing life-saving emergency services, medical aid, emergency housing and specialist support for … Read More...
Larissa Kovalchuk on The Voice Australia
Our much loved Ukrainian-Australian soprano and bandura player, Larissa Kovalchuk (Larysa Kovalchuk), will be appearing on Channel 7’s The Voice Australia tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30pm! (AEST) Larissa … Read More...
First Lady Olena Zelenska addresses the Ukrainian-Australian community!
In a heartfelt address to the Ukrainian-Australian community on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day, the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, reminds us that despite the physical distance, we stand united … Read More...
Today, in Ukraine and around the world, we will be celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day
On August 24, 1991, the state independence of Ukraine was restored, crowning the thousand-year history of our people. From the eras of Kyivan Rus', the Principality of Galicia-Volyn, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, … Read More...
A powerful story in The Australian features our very own Major Andrii Berezovskyi
The Australian’s Foreign Affairs and Defence correspondent Ben Packham was fascinated by Major Berezovskyi’s inside knowledge about Ukraine’s fight against the Russian invasion, and posted this powerful story today … Read More...
Ruslana Danilkina – 21-year-old veteran, amputee, influencer – visits Australia
The inspiring 21-year-old Ukrainian defender, Ruslana Danilkina, who courageously served on the frontline and lost her leg in a combat mission, is visiting Australia this week for Ukraine's Independence Day … Read More...
Paris 2024: Olympics Summary
The Games of the 33rd Summer Olympiad in Paris are over. Amidst the war in Ukraine, the full-blown phase of which started just a few days after the conclusion of the last Winter Olympics, the Ukrainian sports … Read More...