The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organisations (AFUO) has called on the Australian Government to support global efforts to harness frozen Russian assets and ensure Australia’s own laws can facilitate the use of Russian assets being held in Australia to support Ukraine’s reconstruction and recovery. "We have seen the G7 overnight agree that a US$50 billion loan will be … [Read more...]

The Australian Federation of Ukrainians Organisations (AFUO) has lodged a comprehensive response to the Department of Home Affairs consultation about Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2024-2025. The AFUO strongly argued the program needs to better respond to resettlement crises, such as that which occurred with Ukrainian displaced people following the full-scale Russian … [Read more...]

🎼 Classical music concert to fundraise for the Ukraine Crisis Appeal. Purchase your ticket quickly to attend “Let the Soul Soar”, a one-off charity concert taking place in Perth this Friday night. Immerse yourself in the glorious melodies and magical ensemble of world-class musicians, featuring a constellation of works by Ukrainian composers. 📍St George’s Cathedral, 38 St … [Read more...]

Over the weekend of the 8th-9th of June, members of the Ukrainian Catholic church travelled to Canberra to participate in the Eparchial Pilgrimage to the @Ukrainian Catholic Church Parish of Saint Volodymyr. “In the middle of the busy Australian life, we made an important decision — we came to the national pilgrimage. In this way, we show ourselves and others who is our … [Read more...]

‘Contra Spem Spero’ (or ‘Hoping Against Hope’) is a Ukrainian contemporary, multimedia exhibition - inspired by the famous 1890’s poem by Lesia Ukrainka - currently on display at Monash University in Melbourne.  The exhibition, set against a backdrop of Ukrainian-inspired designs and spaces, features Ukrainian rare books and materials from Monash’s Ada Booth Slavic … [Read more...]