The AFUO is deeply saddened that another former Australian soldier, Joel Stremski, has lost his life, whilst bravely fighting against Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. We honour his courage, sacrifice and dedication to protecting others. Our community’s thoughts are with Joel’s family during this unimaginably difficult time. We wish them comfort and strength, and … [Read more...]

Supported by the AFUO, Future Ukraine, the Ukrainian Council of NSW and the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, we’re super proud ANTYTILA raised $40,000 from their Sydney and Melbourne concerts for the purchase of high quality medical aid kits for defenders on the frontline.  Bravo ANTYTILA! You wowed us with your music, passion, patriotism and generosity of … [Read more...]

Earlier in the month, our hard-working Co-Chairs Stefan Romaniw and Kateryna Argyrou met with key ministers, parliamentarians and senior staffers in Canberra. They discussed: the upcoming Holodomor commemorations and asked MPs to support a motion to acknowledge the Holodomor as genocide community concerns related to humanitarian visas and required support the … [Read more...]

The AFUO is deeply saddened that a former Australian Army member, Matthew Jepson, has died whilst bravely fighting in the Avdiivka region last month. We feel pain and sorrow that a young man, aged in his mid 20’s, has lost his life in this way. We pay respect to his bravery and honour his service and commitment to peace and security; he died protecting the lives and … [Read more...]

Leading up to Saturday 25 November, Holodomor Awareness Day, the AFUO and Australian-Ukrainian community will join worldwide campaigns and commemorative events marking 90 years since the 1932-33 Holodomor genocide in Ukraine. As in other countries, the AFUO has written to every Member of Parliament urging them to support Australia declaring the Holodomor - an artificial … [Read more...]