The AFUO and Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) assisted a visiting delegation of Ukrainian MPs to meet Victorian MPs, government and business leaders last week to deepen ties between the two countries, seek an increase in military, energy and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine and to call for Australia's participation in Ukraine's post-war … [Read more...]

Today is the first anniversary of the liberation of the heroic city of Irpin, one of the crucial outposts that prevented the Russian occupiers from invading Kyiv in 2022. Until February 24, 2022, Irpin was a cosy and lovely suburb of the capital. It was comfortable, green, modern, and home to many happy families. In March 2022, Irpin hit the covers of the world’s … [Read more...]

22 year old Ukrainian European youth boxing champion, Maksym Galinichev has been killed whilst defending Ukraine in the Luhansk region. He volunteered for the Ukrainian army and leaves behind a three year old daughter. Vichnaya Pamyat to a Ukrainian hero.  Thank you to the hundreds in our community who wrote to the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to strongly express … [Read more...]

The AFUO has launched an email campaign to urge the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) to support Ukraine and reject moves to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as ‘neutral’ athletes at the 2024 Olympic Games. Go to this link to send your email: … [Read more...]

The AFUO International Committee for Medical Aid to Ukraine has proudly received and included in its latest shipment of medical aid to Ukraine donations of Fleetseats - a world leading two-person carry aid which can rescue and transport injured frontline soldiers or civilians. "We are honoured to be able to support the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom … [Read more...]