On 13 September 2023, the NSW Premier Chris Minns, rose in the New South Wales Parliament to present a historic motion in support of Ukraine. He moved that the NSW Parliament condemn russia’s illegal, immoral and unprovoked war;stand with the people of Ukraine in their fight to liberate their country from the russian invasion; and offer its continuing support to the 1,500 … [Read more...]

Ukraine marked Defenders Day on Saturday 1 October with a national holiday and - as a sign of respect and gratitude to the brave defenders of Ukraine - a minute of silence around the country. We too as a community deeply honour the sacrifices made by all our Ukrainian defence forces and warriors. In his address to the Ukrainian people, President Zelenskyy urged … [Read more...]

Elizabeth Elliott felt compelled to help Ukrainians after watching and reading horror stories about Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In her words ‘It was the injustice of what the Ukrainians are enduring whilst the world watches on - it was so unfair.’ Elizabeth’s third book of poetry, Tilting At Windmills, was recently launched in Newcastle, with all … [Read more...]

With a 70 year presence in Australia, our community has been unwavering in its support of displaced Ukrainians, many of whom are approaching their one-year milestone of a new life in Australia.  AFUO member organisations have provided visa, resettlement, employment and educational assistance and organised events to showcase the warmth and hospitality that Australia … [Read more...]

Aussies from all walks of life - even primary school aged children - have been moved to help front-line defenders in Ukraine via the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisation (AFUO) Defend Ukraine Appeal.   Last weekend, 9-year-old Aussie Eva and her friends raised $500 (matched by their parents) at a toy drive to donate to the Defend Ukraine Appeal “Adopt a Drone” The … [Read more...]