The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) gives heartfelt thanks to Australia for the home it has provided to generations of Ukrainians. This is a country where the Australian-Ukrainian community has been able to build new lives, share our culture, and pass our traditions on to future generations. We are deeply grateful to the Australian people for their … [Read more...]

Ahead of Australia Day, the AFUO was proud to secure a national media interview for the Pudlo family – displaced Ukrainians who came to Australia seeking safety for their children after russia’s full-scale invasion. Featured in the Sunday Telegraph today and syndicated nationally, Olha Pudlo shared her family’s journey from daily russian bombings in Ukraine to building a … [Read more...]

AFUO welcomes Albanese Government support as Chair reports from Ukraine visit and launches “Warmth for Ukraine” fundraising campaign  Ms Kateryna Argyrou, Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of a further $10 million to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund, which will help to provide … [Read more...]

Today the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) stands with the Australian Jewish community and all Australians in observing the National Day of Mourning, honouring the 15 victims and all those affected by the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. The national commemoration follows Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement and reflects our shared … [Read more...]

On 22 January, Ukraine celebrates Unity Day – the day Ukrainian lands were unified in 1919, and today a day which signifies the unity of the Ukrainian lands and people. Around the world, Ukrainians will organise traditional “chain of unity’ events. Supported by the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia, the AFUO warmly welcomes events being held in … [Read more...]