Displaced Ukrainians on a three year visa stay are facing high levels of stress and anxiety about their status as the end of their visa period approaches Pathways to permanent residency for displaced Ukrainians are unclear and problematic Many displaced Ukrainians in Australia are highly educated, but face obstacles applying for alternative visas due to age limits, … [Read more...]

On 24 February 2024, let the world know that you Stand With Ukraine! All around the world, and in capital cities around Australia, 24 February will be marked by rallies and events to support Ukraine. We will remember the innocent civilian lives lost to this barbaric russian war and the brave defenders who have made the ultimate sacrifice.  We will honour … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) thanks the Albanese Government for today’s commitment of $50 million to the International Fund for Ukraine. The International Fund for Ukraine receives contributions from international partners to provide military equipment to Ukraine, and is administered by the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence. We are … [Read more...]

The searing experience of being forced to flee their homeland in search of safety, freedom and opportunities - most recently as a result of the brutal full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine - is the central theme behind an exhibition featuring Ukrainian contemporary artworks at the Billich Art Gallery, Sydney, between Sunday 18 - Thursday 22 February. The Emigrants and … [Read more...]

A national survey conducted in early February 2024 provides fresh insight into the depth of Australian opposition towards Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the rising number of Australians who believe the Federal Government should do more to support Ukraine as it approaches the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion. An overwhelming proportion of Australians (82%) … [Read more...]