Today, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations honours all mothers, especially every Ukrainian mother. To the mothers on the frontline – defending Ukraine in military roles, healing the wounded as medics, and delivering humanitarian aid to those in need – your courage carries a nation. To the mothers in Ukraine sheltering their children under fire, … [Read more...]

Today, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations and community members across Australia stand once again with the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців and Ukrainians across the globe for #russianShameDay. On May 9, russia weaponises the memory of WW2 — glorifying only its own role, promoting militarism, and using the occasion to justify … [Read more...]

Our voice is being heard. The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations’ warning about more russian blood oil entering Australia has been featured in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. Australia is already funding the Kremlin's war machine through a sanctions loophole that allows russian-origin fuel — refined in third countries — to enter our supply chains. As … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Chair, Kateryna Argyrou, recently returned from an intense five days in Ukraine. The video she has prepared is heartbreaking. Kateryna traveled home for Easter, arriving into her mother’s arms in Kyiv. During her trip, she was woken by massive explosions as russia launched what became the deadliest air attack of 2026 - … [Read more...]

With one of the largest single donations to the Defend Ukraine Appeal, the Ukrainian Association of Queensland - Oxley’s contribution of $125,000 allowed the AFUO to purchase life-saving equipment for 15 brigades across the frontline in Ukraine, including Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kerson, and Sumy regions. UAQ - Oxley wanted to support Ukrainian defenders from Australia and were … [Read more...]