The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) thanks the Albanese Government for today’s commitment of $50 million to the International Fund for Ukraine. The International Fund for Ukraine receives contributions from international partners to provide military equipment to Ukraine, and is administered by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. We are … [Read more...]

The searing experience of being forced to flee their homeland in search of safety, freedom and opportunities - most recently as a result of the brutal full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine - is the central theme behind an exhibition featuring Ukrainian contemporary artworks at the Billich Art Gallery, Sydney, between Sunday 18 - Thursday 22 February. The Emigrants and … [Read more...]

A national survey conducted in early February 2024 provides fresh insight into the depth of Australian opposition towards Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the rising number of Australians who believe the Federal Government should do more to support Ukraine as it approaches the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion. An overwhelming proportion of Australians (82%) … [Read more...]

Learn more about how Ukraine has continued to move towards a modern economy, notwithstanding the challenges presented by the full-scale russian invasion. In this in-person and online event, hear Roman Waschuk, Business Ombudsman in Ukraine and a former Ambassador of Canada to Ukraine, discuss the topic: “Ukraine: A Rebounding Economy Under Fire” Date: Tuesday 13 … [Read more...]

The death of 33 year old Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov on the Ukrainian frontline last month is yet another reminder of the senseless destruction and devastation russia is wreaking on the Ukrainian people.  It follows the killing of writer Victoria Amelina from a cruise missile attack on a pizza shop in Kramatorsk last year; the probable torture and murder of … [Read more...]