The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO), the Australian-Ukrainian community and recently arrived displaced Ukrainians stand with bowed heads and hands on hearts with family, brothers and sisters in arms, colleagues and community to grieve the death of the late Major General James Molan (Rtd) AO DSC. Our community deeply appreciates the strength and … [Read more...]

The  Department of Home Affairs has today advised the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) that current or former Ukrainian holders of a subclass 449 or subclass 786 visa can consider applying for another visa to stay in the country, where they can demonstrate they are contributing to the Australian economy or society, or that the visa they are proposing to … [Read more...]

Tennis Australia (TA) should follow the lead of Cricket Australia (CA) which has withdrawn from the ODI cricket series in Afghanistan due to the Taliban’s treatment of women and girls, and make a principled stand by banning the participation of Russian tennis players in the Australian Open (AO). Mr Stefan Romaniw OAM, Co-Chair of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian … [Read more...]

As the end of a difficult year draws to a close, the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) welcomes Ukrainian New Year’s Eve – Malanka – on January 14th, wishing all a festive celebration. May the New Year bring our community members a bountiful year, and health and happiness for family and loved ones. On the eve of the 325th day of Ukraine's heroic … [Read more...]

Sydney Malanka 2023 is holding a major fundraising event in support of the Ukrainian Crisis Appeal and U-HELP, to provide vital humanitarian aid to war affected Ukrainian citizens and the Ukrainian military. The Ukrainian Council of New South Wales, in association with the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations, invites you to help by grabbing tickets to the event, … [Read more...]