The Australian has published a response from the AFUO’s Co-Chair, Stefan Romaniw, to an inexcusable piece of journalism by Adam Creighton which appeared in Monday’s edition of the newspaper.  We know that many members of our community were similarly shocked and angered by Creighton’s article which repeated russian disinformation, bias and falsehoods. Thank you to … [Read more...]

Next week Ukrainians around the world will be uniting on Ukrainian Independence Day on 24 August and taking to the streets to form human chains - a symbol of unity of the free people of the world! In a global initiative supported by the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we urge you to join The Free World Gathering and show everyone that freedom is our mutual … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian Council of NSW charity auction to raise funds for Ukraine’s brave defenders is now open! Make a difference and lodge your generous bid on one of a range of items including a Ukrainian flag signed by General Valerii Zalushnyi, lunch with the Ambassador of Ukraine, Vasyl Myroshnychenko, and branded items from famous Ukrainians such as Jamala, Kalush and … [Read more...]

The AFUO was proud to see the familiar faces of soldiers from the @22nd Brigade in the news when President Zelenskyy met with them in person to better understand their needs in one of the toughest, most dangerous locations on the frontline. Defend Ukraine Appeal have helped the 22nd Brigade by supplying drones to them from Australia, with the help and support of our … [Read more...]

INVITATION TO JOIN THE AFUO HOLODOMOR 90th ANNIVERSARY NATIONAL SUB COMMITTEE 2023 marks the 90th anniversary of the Holodomor – an act of genocide in 1932-33. The act of genocide continues today with Putin’s war in Ukraine. The AFUO has commenced planning the anniversary and has prepared a detailed background paper and proposed motion requesting Federal and State … [Read more...]