Justice upheld! The AFUO welcomes yesterday’s Australian Federal Court decision to dismiss the appeal by russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska against his sanctions and travel ban. Deripaska — the subject of sanctions in the US, Canada and the UK and reportedly a close, personal friend of Putin — was banned by the Australian Government from travelling to Australia in 2022. He … [Read more...]

Final stop - Brisbane! Over the weekend, the Ukrainian Community of Queensland Inc. hosted Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців President Paul Grod at the Ukrainian Club for his final stop on his Australian tour to connect with, inform and strategise with the Ukrainian Australian community. Paul’s message across Australia is consistent: unity and … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes the ongoing commitment to Ukraine from the Australian Government in the 2025 Federal Budget. The Budget includes further support for more equipment, as well as greater funding for the Australian Embassy in Kyiv. Other funding highlights include: The AFUO and the Australian-Ukrainian community is deeply grateful to the Australian Government … [Read more...]

Next stop - Adelaide! Following fruitful meetings with Penny Wong - Senator for SA and later with SA Minister for Trade and Investment, and Veterans Affairs Joe Szakacs MP, AFUO Chair Kateryna Argyrou, Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців President Paul Grod and AUSA President Frank Fursenko joined the community at Association of Ukrainians in SA hall in … [Read more...]

Next stop - Melbourne!  Thank you to everyone who joined Ukrainian World Congress - Свiтовий Конґрес Українців President Paul Grod last week at the Ukrainian Community Center in Essendon, Australia, for a powerful meeting organised and hosted by the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria. Nearly 3 hours of meaningful discussions with Melbourne hromada focused on … [Read more...]