The AFUO has backed calls for the PM Anthony Albanese to attend the upcoming NATO summit, saying Australia can continue to play a meaningful role in protecting democracy and restoring peace by helping Ukraine to achieve victory and the rebuilding of its country after Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion.  Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM and Ms Kateryna Argyrou, AFUO Co-Chairs, … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has created a Defence Sub-committee to drive the community’s military aid campaign, which will include raising and providing funds for military aid to be delivered to the front line in Ukraine. Initial priorities will include supporting community members’ military aid requests for family and friends currently … [Read more...]

For the first time in world history, from 1 April 2023, an aggressor and state sponsor of terrorism will be President of the UN Security Council - responsible for maintaining international peace and security. A letter written by the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) condemning Russia’s upcoming presidency of the UN Security Council, was hand-delivered … [Read more...]

The AFUO and Association of Ukrainians in Victoria (AUV) assisted a visiting delegation of Ukrainian MPs to meet Victorian MPs, government and business leaders last week to deepen ties between the two countries, seek an increase in military, energy and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine and to call for Australia's participation in Ukraine's post-war … [Read more...]

Today is the first anniversary of the liberation of the heroic city of Irpin, one of the crucial outposts that prevented the Russian occupiers from invading Kyiv in 2022. Until February 24, 2022, Irpin was a cosy and lovely suburb of the capital. It was comfortable, green, modern, and home to many happy families. In March 2022, Irpin hit the covers of the world’s … [Read more...]