In a world first, the hugely popular Ukrainian pop rock music band “Antytila” will be touring Australia and New Zealand between 9 - 16 November 2023. Supported by the AFUO, the Ukrainian Council of NSW and the Association of Ukrainians in Victoria, the band will be performing in Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland.  Their mission - to share Ukrainian music and culture, but … [Read more...]

Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) Co-chair Stefan Romaniw OAM will travel to Ukraine in mid July to meet with the Ukrainian Territorial Defence Forces and Defence officials about community-led provision of non-lethal military aid from Australia, and other countries such as Canada and the US, to Ukrainian defenders on the front-line. ‘Through the … [Read more...]

Following the devastating Russian attack on Kakhovka Dam, the AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal (UCA) - partnered with Rotary Australia World Community Services (RAWCS) - has raised $150,000 to provide emergency assistance to flood victims. Generous donations from ordinary Australians, corporate organisations and Ukrainian community members have allowed UCA to provide much … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of an additional $110 million assistance package for Ukraine to assist it to defend itself from Russia’s brutal and genocidal invasion. “We are grateful that the Australian Government has provided military vehicles and ammunition to Ukraine. As the Ukrainian … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) congratulates and welcomes Senator Linda Reynolds, Liberal Senator for Western Australia, as the new Co-Chair of the Australian Ukrainian Parliamentary Friendship Group (AUPFG). “As a former Minister for Defence and Minister for Defence Industry, and Reserve Officer in the Australian Army for 29 years, we … [Read more...]