The AFUO extends our sincerest thank you and congratulations to all Ukrainian-Australian community organisations, coordinating committees and attendees for an incredible week of Independence Day celebrations to mark 33 years of Ukraine’s Independence on the 24th of August. We salute the fortitude and creativity of our hromady, organising an array of events all over the … [Read more...]

In a heartfelt message to the Australian-Ukrainian community on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, renewed Australia’s “respect for the strength and determination of Ukraine, and again recognise[d] the urgency of its quest for freedom.  “We also embrace those of Ukrainian heritage who have made their home here … [Read more...]

Ukraine Crisis Appeal is the largest Australian tax-deductible humanitarian fundraising effort for Ukraine, providing life-saving emergency services, medical aid, emergency housing and specialist support for veterans and traumatised families. Join us for a very special lunch on Sunday 8 September 2024 in Canberra to raise much-needed funds for this very important … [Read more...]

Our much loved Ukrainian-Australian soprano and bandura player, Larissa Kovalchuk (Larysa Kovalchuk), will be appearing on Channel 7’s The Voice Australia tomorrow night (Tuesday) at 7:30pm! (AEST) Larissa studied voice, bandura and conducting at Ukraine’s leading Kyiv Conservatorium of Music, and has performed in numerous festivals in Ukraine and Europe. In Australia, … [Read more...]

In a heartfelt address to the Ukrainian-Australian community on the occasion of Ukrainian Independence Day, the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, reminds us that despite the physical distance, we stand united through empathy, support, and shared values. She expresses deep gratitude for the unwavering humanitarian, technical, financial, and moral support the … [Read more...]