Joining global demonstrations, Ukrainians and supporters gathered in major cities around Australia to mark Ukrainian Day of Unity - 22 January! Following a call out from the Посольство України в Австралії / Embassy of Ukraine in Australia to support the global action, we thank everyone who came out in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, linking arms to create … [Read more...]

The AFUO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands that our communities live on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Today, we also celebrate and give thanks for the opportunity to live in, and belong to, this beautiful country. For those who’ve recently received their RoS 851 permanent residency visas, today is especially meaningful – … [Read more...]

The AFUO is shocked and disappointed that Australian tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis recently traveled to russia to lend his star power and credibility to a russian tennis tournament. The event was sponsored by Gazprom, a state-owned oil and gas company which feeds the russian war machine and was sanctioned by the Australian Government in April 2022 following the … [Read more...]

Christmas presents arrive in Ukraine, as part of Future Ukraine Be Their Santa campaign! Thank you for your donations! Last month, the AFUO’s Future Ukraine set up a Christmas fundraiser for the children of brave defenders who have unfortunately lost their lives while protecting their families and homeland from russia’s illegal war. Thanks to your generous donations, … [Read more...]

On 19 January, a special meet-and-greet with one of Ukraine’s most prominent tennis stars, Marta Kostyuk, was organised in Melbourne, during her stay at the Australian Open 2025. In attendance were representatives from the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania - Bishop Mykola Cardinal Bychok, Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church … [Read more...]