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...]