On this special milestone, we honour the journey of the Ukrainian Women's Association Australia (UWAA), founded on 13 September 1949 in Cowra. The UWAA emerged from the Cowra Migrant Holding Centre in NSW, where Ukrainian women came together to support each other and preserve their rich culture. Joining the World Federation of Ukrainian Women's Organisations in 1951, the … [Read more...]

UKRAINE NEEDS AMBULANCES  Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, Oi, Oi! 💚💛💚💛 WOMBAT CONVOY – Ukraine Before Me! The AFUO’s Ukraine Crisis Appeal announces the successful delivery of another 3 ambulances to Ukraine – at a cost of $96,082! In total, the September 2024 convoy comprised 8 ambulances and 16 drivers. This multi-national convoy included donors & … [Read more...]

7 Drones from 7 Cities - AFUO’s Defend Ukraine Appeal “Community Drones” fundraiser raises $120,820!! The AFUO expresses our deepest congratulations to the team at Defend Ukraine Appeal and to all hromady who dedicated their time, effort, donations and organisation to facilitate the national panel tour and fundraising events featuring esteemed guests from Ukraine, Major … [Read more...]

Great story in the Sydney Morning Herald this week about Australian footballers with Ukrainian heritage who will join Ukraine's national rugby league team next month for the European qualifiers for the 2026 Rugby League World Cup!  These players, including soldiers serving in Ukraine, are uniting for an incredible cause - showing the world that Ukraine’s fighting spirit … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations’ (AFUO) Displaced Persons (DP) survey report has been finalised, providing our community as well as the Australian Government with critical data about displaced Ukrainians in Australia The survey results show that this is a cohort of motivated, industrious and educated people with the skills that Australia needs, who would … [Read more...]