The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) fully supports calls for Australia to be well-represented at the Global Peace Summit to be held in Switzerland on 15-16 June 2024. “The Global Peace Summit comes at a crucial time for Ukraine in our existential fight against Russia, so it’s essential that Australia participates and is represented at the right … [Read more...]

Дякуємо, Руслане! Our communities around Australia, as well as supporters, were delighted to welcome Ukrainian author and filmmaker Ruslan Gorovyi to Australia for a recent film screening tour. Visiting hromady in Melbourne, Geelong, Adelaide, Perth, & Sydney, Ruslan showcased his documentary “Just Below the Sky”. The film was a unique and touching exposition of the … [Read more...]

Thank you to everyone who took part in Vyshyvanka Day this year, 16 May 2024. While Australia is a long way from Ukraine, the Ukrainian spirit is never diminished. Initiated by a Chernivtsi National University student, Lesia Voroniuk, in 2006, Vyshyvanka Day has quickly become a beloved unofficial holiday to honour our rich culture, heritage and national … [Read more...]

Thank you to all who attended the recent screenings of Oscar academy awarded ‘20 Days in Mariupol’ in Sydney and Melbourne earlier this month. While we are heartbroken and enraged by the crimes of Russia’s barbaric, genocidal invasion, we must not be complacent. We all have a part to play and can make a difference every day to help Ukrainians and support Ukraine’s … [Read more...]

On 16 May 2024, Ukrainians around the world will celebrate International Vyshyvanka Day, which helps preserve the Ukrainian identity and the tradition of creating and wearing embroidered clothes. “The third Thursday of May is important to all Ukrainians — it is when we celebrate and reflect on our Ukrainian identity. It is a day to show our deep pride in Ukrainian culture … [Read more...]