His Excellency Ukrainian Ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko pens a heartfelt letter to the Australian Government and people, expressing gratitude for support and deepening strategic partnership (see photos) On behalf of President Zelenskyy and the people of Ukraine, we extend sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese & the Labor party on their … [Read more...]

First time in Australia! Livestream call with Ukrainian defenders on the frontline The AFUO is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event, organised by the Defend Ukraine Appeal and supported by CYM Sydney and Ukrainian Council of NSW - ОУГ НПВ. Ukrainian soldiers Viktor “Blacksmith” and Nazar “Kapa”, currently undergoing rehabilitation in Australia, will conduct a live … [Read more...]

Ukraine Writes Back: Writers, Poets and the WarA powerful webinar series spotlighting Ukrainian voices in a time of war 🎙️ Episode 2: "Between Lives and Lines" 📅 Thursday 29 May, 5:00pm (AEST)🔗 Registration link: https://unimelb.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2DrLYcl3RsGnm_pGNygrgQ#/registration  Join award-winning poets Kateryna Mikhalitsyna & Iryna Starovoyt, in … [Read more...]

Continuing our annual program of Vyshyvanka Day at Victorian Parliament, AFUO Board Member Chrestyna Kmetj met with the bipartisan Friends of Ukraine Group, along with, President of Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) Eugene Hawryszko and Secretary of AUV Ashley Awramenko. Michael Galea MP proudly wore his vyshyvanka, following his recent visit to Ukraine. … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) wishes a massive Happy Birthday to Viktor “Blacksmith”! Our community was first introduced to our brave Ukrainian defender Viktor in October last year when he arrived in Australia to receive innovative osseointegration surgery, after losing both legs as a result of heavy enemy fire. He attended many community and … [Read more...]