Justice upheld! The AFUO welcomes yesterday’s Australian Federal Court decision to dismiss the appeal by russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska against his sanctions and travel ban. Deripaska — the subject of sanctions in the US, Canada and the UK and reportedly a close, personal friend of Putin — was banned by the Australian Government from travelling to Australia in 2022. He … [Read more...]

Final stop - Brisbane! Over the weekend, the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. hosted Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців President Paul Grod at the Ukrainian Club for his final stop on his Australian tour to connect with, inform and strategise with the Ukrainian Australian community. Paul’s message across Australia is consistent: unity and … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes the ongoing commitment to Ukraine from the Australian Government in the 2025 Federal Budget. The Budget includes further support for more equipment, as well as greater funding for the Australian Embassy in Kyiv. Other funding highlights include: The AFUO and the Australian-Ukrainian community is deeply grateful to the Australian Government … [Read more...]

Next stop - Adelaide! Following fruitful meetings with Penny Wong - Senator for SA and later with SA Minister for Trade and Investment, and Veterans Affairs Joe Szakacs MP, AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou, Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців President Paul Grod and AUSA President Frank Fursenko joined the community at Association of Ukrainians in SA hall in … [Read more...]

Next stop - Melbourne!  Thank you to everyone who joined Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців President Paul Grod last week at the Ukrainian Community Center in Essendon, Australia, for a powerful meeting organised and hosted by the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria. Nearly 3 hours of meaningful discussions with Melbourne hromada focused on … [Read more...]

Amazing show of solidarity with Ukraine in Binalong, tiny town in regional NSW. Cafe on Queen owners Jan Giles and Adrian Sykes have put ‘tariffs’ on US products in a show of support, sending raised funds + every dollar matched by themselves to Ukraine. “I couldn’t believe they did something like that, it was so heartening to see,” AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou said, … [Read more...]

The Stefan Romaniw Youth Leadership Foundation — Paying tribute to our dear †Stefan Romaniw and empowering the next generation of Ukrainian leaders! On the evening of the 2nd day of the AFUO XXIX 2025 Zyizd, 210 guests attended an incredible Gala Dinner to celebrate the life and legacy of the late †Stefan Romaniw, beloved leader and titan of the Ukrainian Australian … [Read more...]

The AFUO was honoured to facilitate a meeting on Friday 21 March between Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців President Paul Grod and the Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong - Senator for SA. AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou and Association of Ukrainians in SA President Frank Fursenko joined the meeting, which focused on Australia’s ongoing support for … [Read more...]

Key meetings this week with senior Australian political leaders and the President of the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців, Mr Paul Grod. The AFUO was proud to facilitate a series of meetings this week for the UWC President with Brad Battin MP, Leader of the Victorian State Opposition, Matthew Guy MP (of Ukrainian descent) and Mr Lee Tarlamis MP OAM MP, … [Read more...]

Dr Michael Lawriwsky on The Australian and Sky News urges Ukraine’s allies to understand that Putin will not sign anything that respects Ukraine’s security and sovereignty – until russia is defeated militarily. Dr Lawriwsky reminds of the horrific reality of russian imperialism, it’s objective goal is the “total capitulation of the whole of Ukraine, which would result in a … [Read more...]