Lt-Col Berezovskyi (Armed Forces of Ukraine) is a beloved figure in our community. During last year’s Australian tour, he advocated for Abrams tanks and helped raise over $120,000 for life-saving aid through AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal. He has fought in the liberation of Kherson, the defence of Avdiivka, the battle of Bakhmut, and the Kursk offensive. Colonel Fedkalov … [Read more...]

The Ukrainian community across Australia will mark Ukrainian Independence Day (24 August) with a packed weekend of celebrations, including special guests from Ukraine, festivals, markets, concerts, dinners, rallies, charity auctions and the unfurling of the world’s largest Ukrainian flag at Barangaroo, Sydney. Key AFUO member events … [Read more...]

An online evening of literary readings and poetry, by Ukrainians and supporters from Australia & New Zealand. Date & Time: Thurs 4 Sept, 7:00pm - 8:30pm (AEST) Location: This is an online event Registration and Authors’ Expression of Interest form: https://bit.ly/4oC8Nro Hosted by: Ukrainian Women’s Association Victoria and Ukrainian Studies Association of Australia … [Read more...]

The AFUO continues to meet with Minister Tony Burke’s Office and the Department of Home Affairs about visa concerns held by displaced Ukrainians. 👉🏻 In a recent meeting, we were advised that more than 4,000 displaced Ukrainians who arrived in Australia before 31 July 2022 on 786 visas have now accepted the offer of a Resolution of Status (subclass 851) permanent … [Read more...]

We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support! The Ukraine Crisis Appeal is proud to announce that its recent six-week online auction successfully raised $19,000 to provide life-changing aid for victims of the war in Ukraine. The auction, a collaborative team effort led by Liana Slipetsky, with the support of Lily Semciw and Teresa Lachowicz, featured over 140 … [Read more...]