Dear members, friends and supporters of the Australian-Ukrainian community, this week we have quite a bit to report on: 🎖️🪖 Received a medal, recognising military support Our community’s efforts to provide non-lethal military aid to our brave defenders on the frontline have been recognised in Ukraine. The Commander of the 5th Separate Heavy Mechanised Brigade … [Read more...]

Book launch of A Bunker in Kyiv by ABC’s Global Affairs Editor John Lyons Sunday 27th April 6:00pm (6:30pm start) Only $7.50!👉🏻 https://gleebooks.com.au/event/john-lyons-a-bunker-in-kyiv From one of Australia’s leading journalists John Lyons, comes the first book written in Australia about russia’s war on Ukraine — based on Lyon’s reporting from the frontline. In … [Read more...]

Yesterday, the AFUO sent our Ukraine Policy Survey to Federal candidates and parties. Among the questions we’re asking: The survey was initiated after discussions with Paul Grod, President of the Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців, during his visit to Australia, and after further liaison with the UCC National - Ukrainian Canadian Congress, … [Read more...]

In response to the egregious attack in Kryvyi Rih that killed 20 people, including 9 children, the Ukrainian Embassy in Australia flew the flag at half mast yesterday. The latest attack, one of the thousands Ukrainians have endured over the past 3 years, serves as a stark reminder of the barbarity and cruelty of the russian regime. This attack, in particular, stands as the … [Read more...]

The AFUO sincerely thanks Danny McGinlay for his unwavering support of Ukraine - $14,000 raised for Ukraine Crisis Appeal in Melbourne & Adelaide comedy shows! Danny McGinlay is an Australian comedian who has stood by the Ukrainian community in spirit and in action. Last year, he performed stand-up at the AFUO’s Hopak in the Park, Australia’s largest gathering of … [Read more...]