As the end of a difficult year draws to a close, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes Ukrainian New Year’s Eve – Malanka – on January 14th, wishing all a festive celebration. May the New Year bring our community members a bountiful year, and health and happiness for family and loved ones. On the eve of the 325th day of Ukraine's heroic … [Read more...]

Sydney Malanka 2023 is holding a major fundraising event in support of the Ukrainian Crisis Appeal and U-HELP, to provide vital humanitarian aid to war affected Ukrainian citizens and the Ukrainian military. The Ukrainian Council of New South Wales, in association with the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, invites you to help by grabbing tickets to the event, … [Read more...]

Following the successful distribution of 1,000 Bupa medical check fee partial refunds to displaced Ukrainians, the Australian Federation of Ukrainians Organisations (AFUO) has secured additional Federal Government funding to continue the program. “We know that the cost of Bupa medical check fees has been a significant area of concern for displaced Ukrainians arriving in … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) and the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) are deeply saddened that another brave Australian man has been killed defending Ukraine from the Russian invasion - Victorian man Sage O’Donnell. The AFUO and AUV are touched by the words of Mr O’Donnell’s mother, who has stated that: “Sage died in action … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has welcomed the decision by the United States to provide billions more in military aid to Ukraine, including the advanced Patriot missile-defence system, and called on the Australian Government to also consider  increasing its military aid to Ukraine. Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM, AFUO Co-Chair said today “President Joe … [Read more...]